30mm Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer Projectile
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30mm Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer
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Showcase the cutting edge of modern armor-penetrating ammunition with this inert 30mm Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer Projectile (APFSDS-T), built as a museum-grade replica using a CNC-machined stainless-steel penetrator and fin, combined with a precision 3D-printed sabot and obturating rings.
Designed to emulate the construction of real 30mm APFSDS-T rounds used in modern 30×173mm autocannons (such as those on Mk44 Bushmaster II–equipped IFVs and naval mounts), this projectile gives you the look, geometry, and mechanical detail of a true long-rod dart—with none of the hazards of live ammunition.
Modern 30mm APFSDS-T – Kinetic Energy vs. Armor
In contemporary service, 30mm APFSDS-T ammunition fires a sub-caliber long-rod dart from a 30mm cannon using a lightweight sabot. The sabot fills the bore during launch, then discards after muzzle exit, leaving only the slim, high-density dart in flight. Fins at the rear keep the penetrator stable, and the projectile relies purely on kinetic energy to defeat armor.
These rounds are widely used in:
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) with 30×173mm cannons for engaging armored vehicles and hardened targets
- Naval gun mounts for defeating small craft and lightly armored threats
- Specialized air defense and coastal systems where high-velocity, armor-piercing performance is required
Real 30mm APFSDS-T projectiles typically use tungsten or depleted uranium cores, complex sabots, and tracer elements. Because of that, originals are rarely available to collectors in complete, intact form—making high-fidelity inert replicas like this extremely desirable.
Your Projectile – High-Fidelity, Fully Disassemblable Replica
This inert 30mm APFSDS-T replica was engineered from the ground up to be as close as possible to a real service projectile in appearance, structure, and handling, while remaining completely inert.
Key features:
- Stainless-Steel CNC-Machined Penetrator
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- Long-rod dart profile with correct ogive, shank, and tail geometry inspired by modern 30mm APFSDS-T designs
- Machined from stainless steel for weight, durability, and corrosion resistance
- No tungsten, depleted uranium, or exotic materials
- Stainless-Steel CNC-Machined Fin
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- Separate fin unit that attaches to the rear of the penetrator
- Correct fin layout to illustrate fin-stabilized flight and how the dart is kept point-forward after sabot discard
- 3D-Printed Sabot Pedals
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- Four separate sabot petals that surround the penetrator, representing the bore-sized body that engages the rifling or smoothbore interface
- Designed to visually convey how the sabot encapsulates the sub-caliber dart and then peels away after muzzle exit
- Obturating Rings (Top and Bottom)
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- Two separate obturating ring components (top and bottom) that complete the sabot assembly
- Show how gas sealing and bore alignment are achieved in modern APFSDS-T designs
- Eight Disassemblable Components
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- The projectile breaks down into eight individual parts:
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- 4× sabot pedals
- 1× top obturating ring
- 1× bottom obturating ring
- 1× stainless-steel penetrator
- 1× stainless-steel fin
- Perfect for hands-on demonstrations, classroom teaching, and collector displays, allowing you to show each element of the APFSDS-T concept
Completely Inert & Non-Functional
- No propellant, no primer, no tracer compound
- No live core materials (no DU or tungsten)
- Sold strictly as an inert projectile replica for display, training, and educational use
Why This Replica Stands Out
- Combines CNC-machined metal components with precision 3D-printed sabot and obturating rings for the most accurate 30mm APFSDS-T reproduction available
- Fully disassemblable construction makes it ideal for:
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- Armor and ordnance classes explaining modern KE penetrators and sabot technology
- Museum exhibits that want visitors to understand how a long-rod dart is carried and deployed
- Serious collectors who care about internal structure, not just external appearance
Ideal For
- Displays alongside 30×173mm ammo cans, links, and modern 30mm autocannon components
- Comparative setups with 25mm, 20mm, or tank-caliber APFSDS to show the evolution of kinetic energy penetrators
- Desk, workshop, or man-cave centerpieces that show off modern armor-piercing technology in safe, inert form
Approx length 8", Approx width 1.5", Approx height 1.5", Approx weight .5lbs.
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