12.5 cm G0 Series

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12.5 cm G0 Series Decimator
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TypeTank gun
Place of origin Tarsas
Service history
In service1971-present
Used byTarsas
Production history
DesignerAlderia-Anacom Armor Plant
ManufacturerAnacom Industries
Produced1970 - Present
Specifications
Weight3.1 tonnes
Length6354 mm
Barrel length4837 mm
Shell12.5cm single cartridge combustable
Shell weight32 kg
Caliber125 mm
BreechSliding block
Recoil600 mm
Muzzle velocity1.82 km/s (APFSDS)
Effective firing range5,000 meters

The 12.5cm G0 Series is a Tarsan series of main battle tank guns designed and developed by Legion Ordinance in the late 1960s for use with the T70125 and other Tarsan tanks. It has subsequently been deployed on various Tarsan tanks since its inception in several forms. A 120mm variant exists and is employed by Nekor.

Development

Description

Ammunition

Variants

  • G01T - Initial variant developed for utilized on the T70125 main battle tank. Produced as an L/48 gun, it featured a wide variety of ammunition available. Based on several design elements from the earlier 120mm weapon it replaced.
  • G01TB - Upgraded G01T featuring additional penetrating power and upgraded armor piercing fin stabilized discarding sabot rounds. Lengthened to L/50.
  • G02T - Designed specifically for the T80125, it was a significant departure from earlier designs. The barrel was lengthened to L/52 and included upgraded ammunition types with additional penetrating power.
  • G03T - Upgraded gun with increased chamber pressure and stronger steel for construction. Barrel lengthened to L/54
  • G03TB -
  • G04T -
  • G05T -
  • G06T -
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