Description
1 - Type of explosive; 2 - Type of fuze; 3 - Type of projectile - "OP-281У"; 4 - Marking of cartridge; 5 - Marking of weapon; 6 - Marking of powder (type, shape) and series, year of manufactureof powder and code manufacturer; 7 - Series-year of production and symbol of filling factory; 8 - Marking of flash reducing agent; 9 - Fuze; 10 - Marking of manufacturer; 11 - Series and year of manufacture of projectile; 12 - Calibre; 13 - Body; 14 - Explosive charges; 15 - Driving bands; 16 - Case of tracer; 17 - Tracer; 18 - Tube expansion - spacer; 19 - Cover; 20 - Decoppering agent; 21 - Propellant charge; 22 - Flash reducing agent; 23 - Cartridge case; 24 - Igniter; 25 - Primer; 26 - Number of melt; 27 - Sign for testing the hardness - Brinell; 28 - Marking of manufacturer of body; 29 - Series and year of production of projectile body; 30, 31 - Series and year of manufacture of cartridge; 32 - Number of melt; 33 - Marking of manufacturer; 34, 35 - Symbols of control and inspection.
Projectile nomenclature is ОР-281 or ОР-281У. Cartridge case nomenclature is УОР-28157-C-60.
У0Р-281 or У0Р-281У are used to engage light armoured targets, tanks, armoured vehicles and aircraft.
Fuze can be МГЗ-57 or МГ-57. These are mechanical fuzes with delayed action and a self-destruct mechanism.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
Projectile contains A-IX-2, 0.153 kg.
Propelling charge is 11/7 CB (1.2 kg).
Primer KB-5У
See Also
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