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RDS 40 X 53 MM TP-T

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The cartridge 40 x 53 mm TP-T, is to be a High velocity target practice round with tracer, designed to comply with the military specifications applicable to this kind of ammunition and for use in the 40 mm H & K GMG 40 AGL. Its primary application is for training.

The round will be fixed round ammunition consisting of an inert aluminum body or equivalent. The tracer element will be fixed at the base of the projectile body and sealed with a closing disc and ring. The projectile body should be attached onto the cartridge case assembly. The base should have a percussion primer fitted into the center of the base of the cartridge case. A propellant charge should be contained in this cartridge case.

WEAPON & LINK FUNCTIONING When the 40 mm H & K GMG 40 AGL is fired at temperatures of between -20 to + 50 oC the ammunition or links shall not cause any malfunctioning of the weapon.

The type of coupling cartridge link will be M16A2. It must be stated that the linkage can be fired from the 40 mm H & K GMG 40 AGL without the ammunition or links causing any malfunctioning of the weapon.

Ballistic Match This ammunition is to be a ballistic match to the 40 x 53 mm HE-T ammunition.

Velocity The mean corrected muzzle velocity of the (Vo) shall be 240+ 3.0 m/s.

Range The minimum range of the projectile will be 2,000m.

Projectile Tracer The projectile must produce on impact, a bright colored dust visible in daylight conditions between 1,200 m and 2,000 m. The tracer element must burn for at least 5 secs after leaving the muzzle. Tracer brightness must be greater than 300 cd.

Danger area Template A copy of the range danger area template of this ammunition to be submitted

Maintainability The ammunition must be maintenance free for a minimum of 10 years while contained in the specifically designed packaging and stored in temperature conditions ranging between – 10 degrees C and 50 degrees C.

The indicative physical characteristics of the round are to be as follows:

ANNEX A DESCRIPTION VALUE Projectile diameter (Max.): 40 mm Total length (Max.): 112 mm Projectile weight (Indicative weights): 250 gr. Cartridge weight (Indicative weights): 380 gr Propellant weight (Indicative weights): 3.5 gr. Impact charge weight (Indicative weights): 7 gr. Projectile extraction Force (Indicative force) 4,000 N

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUPPLIED WITH TENDER SUBMISSION

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1. Projectile Weight 2. Cartridge Weight 3. Total Weight 4. Cartridge case composition / construction 5. Projectile composition 6. Chamber / port pressure 7. Tracer brightness.

8. Projectile energy [to include graph Energy (Kj) vs. Range (m)] 9. Projectile trajectory [to include graph Height (m) vs. Range (m)] 10. Projectile trajectory [to include graph Velocity (m/s) vs. Range (m)]

11. Propellant Type, chemical compositions and weights 12. Primer Type, chemical compositions and weights 13. Primer sensitivity 14. Percussion Cap depth 15. Primer Body depth

FUNCTIONAL & OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 1. Temp range for weapon functioning 2. Projectile Pull / Projectile extraction Force 3. Water proofness 4. Velocity 5. Pressure 6. Accuracy (Consistency / Hit probability) & Dispersion of the ammunition

PRINCIPLE DOCUMENTATION

Military Specifications All applicable military specification to be listed here

Military standards All applicable military standards to be listed here. e.g. NATO STANAG 4403

ANNEX A Military documents To be specified here

Other standards and specifications To be specified here

Applicable documents Reference Numbers for drawings to be listed here and attached as Annexes

Drawings Reference Numbers for drawings as listed above to be attached as Annexes

Technical Product specification A complete Technical product specification is required in English to include

1. Detailed specification for each component 2. All relevant quality documents 3. A complete list of all components out sourced.

Environmental All items relating to ammunition & packaging must conform to best International practise w.r.t to environmental safety and recycling. Compliance with all Environmental standards is to be listed here. e.g. ISO 14001

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS, PROCESSES AND PARTS

Materials All materials used must comply to the specifications agreed and approved upon and shall be accepted and tested according to these specifications. All documents relating to the outsourcing of materials for components must be supplied in English

Manufacturing Processes All manufacturing processes must be such that a Lot or Batch of ammunition can be assembled and its components manufactured in one continuous and unchanged process. The process must be capable of manufacture within the dimensional and attributed requirements for characteristics that influence safety, form, fit and function parameters of the ammunition and include control measurements which are capable of identifying any changes in the process from its inherent capabilities.

Parts and Assemblies. All parts and assemblies are to be in conformance with the conditions and qualities as specified on the applicable drawings and specifications.

IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING . The ammunition is to be painted and marked in accordance with approved marking drawings, NATO markings and to client specification.

ANNEX A WORKMANSHIP . The workmanship and finish is to be of an acceptable quality and in conformance with standards used and expected in manufacturing military ammunition in accordance with International Best Practise.

ENGINEERING DESIGN The design and construction of the ammunition must be such that there are no additional precautions to be employed by the user other than standard Ammunition and Explosive Regulations

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

GENERAL

RESPONSIBILITY FOR TESTS The manufacturer shall be responsible for the provision to an acceptance authority all gauges and target facilities necessary for the performance of the acceptance inspection of the ammunition.

The acceptance authority reserves the right of inspection of Laboratory analysis certificates as well as production quality control certificates of raw materials and components used during the manufacturing of the applicable lot of ammunition

The manufacturer shall use their own facilities or any commercial laboratory. The manufacturer shall be responsible for advising the client of the date, time and location of the required inspections and it is the client’s responsibility to ensure attendance of this representative, if required, at his own cost.

The Director of Ordnance reserves the right to conduct a Quality Assurance Audit prior to the awarding of any contract.

The successful manufacturer must be capable of conducting firing tests on a 40 mm H & K GMG 40 AGL during acceptance tests. A 40 mm H & K GMG 40 AGL will be supplied if necessary. The Country of the manufacturer / location of the acceptance tests must be capable of importing a 40 mm H & K GMG 40 AGL for the duration of acceptance tests if necessary.

CERTIFICATES The manufacturer shall be responsible for the performance of all inspections and tests to ensure that the ammunition produced by him are fully in accordance with the specification. The manufacturer shall provide to the client when submitting a lot of ammunition for acceptance the following certificates

Certificate of Conformance This certificate (in English) shall state that the whole of the supplies detailed thereon have been subject to planned close control of all supply and manufacturing activities, and have been inspected and tested in accordance with this specification.

It shall state:

ANNEX A The number of units of product inspected The results of inspection The number of items in the Lot The date submitted.

Release Certificate . The release certificate (in English) of the propellant used and its manufacturer.

Ammunition Record Sheet This certificate (in English) will consist of a detailed list of components reflecting lot numbers, date of manufacture and manufacturer’s monogram of each controlled released item used during production of the applicable batch.

Material Safety Data Sheet A Material Safety Data Sheet (in English) will be supplied

QUALITY DOCUMENTATION All relevant quality documents of components must be supplied in English.

All documents relating to the outsourcing of materials for components must be supplied in English.

QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION AND TESTS

The Manufacturer is to submit a copy of quality acceptance test criteria and inspection documents to be conducted during acceptance. Military standard applicable to be supplied

Tests to accept sub assemblies from suppliers Sampling inspections to accept sub assemblies from suppliers are to be performed on items when received from suppliers.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

GENERAL On completion of all inspections and tests the ammunition shall be packed and palletised according to customer’s orders and specifications.

PRESERVATION AND PACKAGING The packaging must consist of inner and outer containers manufactured from recyclable material that conforms to all environmental standards for the storage of ammunition. Ammunition packaging must be kept to a minimum. The packed boxes must be designed for stacking on top of one another and then palletised on a wooden UN pallet (or Euro pallet). Packed boxes on pallets must be capable of being stacked on top of each other to a height of three (3) meters.

The manufacturer shall package the ammunition as 32 linked cartridges with MI6A2 links in PA 120 ammunition container. Gross weight to be 20 kg approx. Gross weight of pallet 1000 kg approx.

ANNEX A PACKING DETAILS The following details to be supplied

1. Material type 2. Packing quantities 3. Dimensions and weight 4. Weight of parent packaging empty (Capable of being packed to a height of Three (3) meters 5. Weight of parent packaging full 6. Cubic capacity of parent packaging to including dimensions 7. All deliveries to be palletised on UN Pallets specification 8. Carrying handles to be provided for on parent packaging

The ammunition must be capable of being locked and sealed with a minimum of 2 x lead seals embossed with the manufacturers mark.

PACKAGING MARKINGS 1. Parent Pack

a. Lid Full designation of ammunition ( 50 mm lettering required)

b. Ends Hazard Classification Label and IMCO Code and Un Ser No.

c. Front Stencilling (Painting) / Label i. Quantity ii. Full designation iii. Model No iv. Monogram of manufacturer v. Year of manufacturer vi. Gross weight vii. Dimensions of box viii. NEQ per 1,000 units

d. Inner pack Stencilling (Painting) / Label i. Quantity ii. Full designation iii. Model No. iv. Lot No. v. Monogram of manufacturer vi. Year of manufacturer

Marking for shipment as per specification

Explosives classification All relevant information to be supplied

ANNEX A IMDG Code: Ammunition - UN No. - Hazard Division - Compatibility Group - NEQ

ANNEX A