Primer Cartridge KV-U

for Artillery and Mortar Ammunition

Primer Cartridge KV-U is intended to ignite the propellant charges of artillery and mortar ammunition of the following caliber:
· 57 mm, 76.2 mm, 85 mm,100 mm, 115 mm, 122 mm, 130 mm and 152 mm artillery guns and howitzers
· 160 mm mortar ammunition

Primer Cartridge KV-U replaces KV-4, KV-4V, KV-5U and KV-13U primer cartridges.

The Primer Cartridge is safe in storage, handling and operation and ensures the safe and reliable function of the ammunition in all weather conditions.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS: – – –
Maximum Pressure (max): 3700 kgf/cm2
Length: 23.8 mm
Weight: 86 kg
Diameter (max): 30.0 mm
Thread: D 27.178 x 14 tpi, class 2
Operational Temperature Range: -40 to +50 °C
Shelf Life: 15 years
PACKING: – – – 
Number of Rounds in one Case: 396 units in 4 air-tight sealed boxes in a wooden case
Case Dimensions: 520x500x170 mm.
Case Gross Weight: 47 kg.
Case Volume:  0.045 cubic meters