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3P
6-mode programmable 40 and 57 mm ammunition.
The 6-mode programmable 40 and 57 mm 3P (prefragmented, programmable, proximity fuzed ammunition provides Bofors naval guns highest possible combat flexibility and new capabilities to deal with threats that previously were impossible to engage.
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Programmable for optimized effect and tactical flexibility.
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Air-burst capability.
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Immune to ECM.
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Powerful pre-fragmented shell.
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Maintained fuze triggering distance even at long firing ranges.
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Qualified as Insensitive Munitions with PBX explosives and LOVA-propellant.
Each 3P fuze is automatically and individually programmed by a Proximity Fuze Programmer (PFP) which continuously receives data from the
Fire Control Computer. Immediately before firing the fuze is programmed to the selected mode.
The following modes can be selected:
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Gated proximity mode (air defence).
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Gated proximity mode with impact priority (air defence, large targets).
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Time mode (small fast, manoeuvring surface targets and concealed on-shore targets).
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Impact mode (surface targets).
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Armour piercing mode (armoured surface targets).
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Proximity mode (default mode).
Some direct benefits with 3P:
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Always the right ammunition for any target.
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Greater combat endurance with lower ammunition consumption.
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Fewer ammunition types required.
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Simplified transport and storage.
