Russian 115mm

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[Tuney]

Very nice, but it would seem to be the wrong projectile for the 3UP5 (3УП5) round, which is abbreviated to UP5 (УП5) on the cartridge case.

The 3UP5 round should have the 3P8 (3П8) practice (inert) shaped charge (aka inert HEAT) projectile, not an inert high explosive projectile based on the 3OF18 (3ОФ18).

For note the long neck is so the fin stabilising unit at the rear of the projectile assembly is supported correctly during the initial stages of firing; i.e. as it transitions from the case to the bore.

I think mine is the second from the right in the picture

 

[Tuney]

I'm not sure what the above post is for, as there's no textual reply?

I could see the markings before, albeit smaller, hence my comments that the projectile fitted is incorrect for round markings seen.

ПРАКТ = PRAKT = round nature (i.e. practice).
УП5 = UP5 = truncated version of the round's 3UP5 (3УП5) GRAU index code.
115-У-5ТС = 115-U-5TS = calibre (115 mm) and weapon (U-5TS tank gun) the round is intended for use with.
ДГ-3 13/1 5/76 Ц = DG-3 13/1 5/76 Ts = propellant type (DG-3 13/1) and its production details (5/76 Ts).
51-77-53 = complete round production details.

Transliteration undertaken using the BGN/PCGN system. Other transliteration systems may produce different results for the Cyrillic Ц character.

As mentioned the 3UP5 round, which is truncated to UP5 on the cartridge case and packaging, is supposed to use the 3P8 projectile.

The 3P8, truncated to P8, is supposed to be based on the 3BK4 HEAT-FS-T projectile, and not an inert version of the 3OF18 HE-FS as seen here.

The 3BK4 and 3OF18 do not look the same, and hence neither do their inert versions.

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This one is the same as mine see pics

 

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In addition to the single-shot cartridge for the 115mm 2A20 cannon, there is the 115mm D-68 cannon which has divided ammunition...
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[Tuney]

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This is the round that I have . the case is the exact same shape and size

 

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This is the round that I have . the case is the exact same shape and size

HI Tuney
One thing is to own it, that's collecting and the other level is to know at least the basic facts and context about the material.The goal of my post was to suggest a direction for you to study... I hope you enjoy learning more and more..
You don't need to be a soldier to do this.
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[Tuney]

HI Tuney
One thing is to own it, that's collecting and the other level is to know at least the basic facts and context about the material.The goal of my post was to suggest a direction for you to study... I hope you enjoy learning more and more..
You don't need to be a soldier to do this.
Akon

Hello
yes you are correct that is why I post my stuff on here and question answers so I can find out as much as I can on the item and keep what I find out from this group with the item in question for future reference.
thanks to you all and have a happy Christmas