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	Rheinmetall L44 - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		An M1 Abrams tank firing the Rheinmetall L44 fitted with a hoffman device.
		The Rheinmetall L44 is a smoothbore tank gun designed and produced by the German Rheinmetall-DeTec AG company.
		The L44 has been superseded by the L55 which is significantly longer, more than a metre, and hence delivers a higher muzzle velocity.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/M256 (353 words)

	Rheinmetall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rheinmetall AG is a German automotive and defence company with factories in Düsseldorf and Unterlüß.
		In 1993 Rheinmetall acquired the Mauser AG and in 1996 and 1999 the majority share-holdings of STN Atlas and Oerlikon Contraves, all of which are major European defense companies.
		Rheinmetall made bomb fuses during World War 2, notably a double-capacitor design which was particularly dangerous to defuse should the bomb not explode on impact.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rheinmetall (319 words)

	Rheinmetall L44 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rheinmetall L44 is a smoothbore tank gun designed and produced by the German Rheinmetall-DeTec AG company.
		The L44 has been superseded by the L55 which is significantly longer, more than a metre, and hence delivers a higher muzzle velocity.
		The L44 can fire a variety of shells, and while the majority are primarily designed for the anti-tank role, most of them can also successfully engage other types of targets as well.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rheinmetall_L44 (300 words)

	Rheinmetall AG - 06/14/2004: 120 mm KE cartridge DM63
		The DM63 cartridge from Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH is based on the already fielded DM53.
		To achieve this objective in optimum fashion, the one-piece combustible case was modified with respect to the erosion-reducing characteristics of its combustion gases.
		The intended v0 of 1,650 m/s (L44) is attained with a pure bulk powder charge featuring a mass of approx.
	www.rheinmetall-detec.de /index.php?lang=3&fid=2457 (279 words)

	Rheinmetall Information
		Rheinmetall is a German automotive and defence company with factories in Düsseldorf and Unterlüß.
		In 1993 Rheinmetall acquired the Mauser AG and in 1996 and 1999 the majority share-holdings of STN Atlas and Oerlikon Contraves, all of which are major European defense companies.
		Rheinmetall made bomb fuses during World War 2, notably a double-capacitor design which was particularly dangerous to defuse should the bomb not explode on impact.
	www.bookrags.com /Rheinmetall (295 words)

	Rheinmetall 120 mm Gun
		Leopard 2 A5 of the German Army equipped with the L44.
		The Rheinmetall 120mm Gun is a smoothbore tank gun designed and produced by the German Rheinmetall-DeTec AG company.
		The L44 can fire a variety of shells, and while the majority are primarily designed for the anti-tank role, most of them can also successfully engage other types of targets as well.
	www.danceage.com /biography/sdmc_Rheinmetall_L44 (520 words)

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		L44 Reheinmetall gun is quoted to have a muzzle energy of 11 Mj and 11.5 MJ and other source.
		A Rheinmetall source indicate that a 140mm gun would have a muzzle energy of 25 MJ while most sources state a lower figure of about 17 MJ.
		Horsesoldier RE:140mm 120mm gun and their muzzle energy 6/15/2004 4:12:00 PM >>L44 Reheinmetall gun is quoted to have a muzzle energy of 11 Mj and 11.5 MJ and other source.
	www.strategypage.com /militaryforums/2-8945.aspx (907 words)

	Rheinmetall AG - 120 mm L55 Tank Gun
		Rheinmetall AG - 120 mm L55 Tank Gun
		Its main armament is Rheinmetall’s high-performance 120mm smoothbore gun, which, thanks to constant improvements and performance upgrades continues to be a match for the most advanced armour concepts.
		Apart from being 1,300 mm longer than the standard 120mm L44 gun, the external geometry of the L55’s barrel has been optimized, as have the production sequences.
	www.rheinmetall-detec.de /index.php?fid=1449&lang=3&pdb=1 (369 words)

	Rheinmetall AG - 120 mm L44 Tank Gun
		Developed in close cooperation with the German Bundeswehr, the 120mm L44 smoothbore tank gun is the product of a 10-year Rheinmetall research and development project for arming Germany’s Leopard 2 main battle tank.
		The procurement decisions of multiple Leopard 2 user nations and the countries which produce the L44 under licence leave no room for doubt.
		The 120mm L44 tank gun can also be used for upgrading legacy systems such as the Leopard 1.
	www.rheinmetall-defence.com /index.php?fid=1448&lang=3&pdb=1 (144 words)

	Electronics and Gun Systems for Spanish Tank (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A corporate alliance consisting of STN ATLAS Elektronik GmbH of Bremen (a subsidiary of Ratingen, Germany-based Rheinmetall DeTec AG), and the Spanish Company Indra EWS of Madrid has received an order from Spain's state-owned Santa Barbara Blindados (SBB), general contractor for the Spanish government's Leopard 2 tank programme.
		The contract entails the delivery of 219 combat systems for the Leopard 2 MBT, each consisting of a fire control unit, panoramic periscope, tank-testing device and command system, as well as 16 command systems for armoured recovery vehicles.
		Rheinmetall will furnish the necessary know-how and support ENSB with technical assistance and the supply of hardware worth DM 55 million.
	www.defense-aerospace.com /produit/1148_us.html (214 words)

	120mm Tank Gun KE Ammunition
		The DM53 round was designed to maximize the performance of KE projectiles fired from 120mm smoothbore guns such as the L44 (15% improvement) or L55 (30% improvement in muzzle energy).
		The propellant modifications aimed at improving the accuracy through a wide operational temperatures (-46 +63C) ensuring safe operation extreme climate zones, and minimizing the erosion of the barrel.
		IMI introduced a similar round designated M-338, which improves the KE performance of its 120mm KE rounds, and is suitable for all types of guns (including L44).
	www.defense-update.com /products/digits/120ke.htm (600 words)

	Vodnik's ModelPoint barrel review
		Rheinmetall 120 mm smoothbore gun is used in several modern main battle tanks, among them all types of German Leopard 2 tanks and their derivatives, like Swedish Stridsvagn 122, and also American M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams tanks.
		Model Point offer both L44 barrels and L55 barrels in several sets designed to fit to various models: Italeri Leopard 2 (L44) and Leopard 2A5 (L44 and L55), Tamiya Leopard 2A5 (L44 and L55) and M1A1 Abrams (L44).
		In the mid way between the muzzle and fume extractor on the real barrel is a collar, which connects two parts of thermal sleeve.
	vodnik.primeportal.net /pages/ModelPoint/leo2a6.htm (896 words)

	Army Technology - 120 mm KE Cartridge DM 63
		The DM 63 cartridge from Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH is based on the already fielded DM 53.
		The intended Vo of 1,650m/s (L44) is attained with a pure bulk powder charge featuring a mass of approx.
		The span of Vo and pressure throughout the entire temperature range is less than 60 m/s and 60 MPa.
	www.army-technology.com /contractors/artillery/nitrochemie_ag/press2.html (350 words)

	120mm Tank Gun HE/MP Ammunition
		A new High Explosive service round, currently under development at Rheinmetall will be a successor to the DM12A2 currently in service.
		The weight of the HE round is 19 kg, muzzle velocity (L44) is 950 m'/sec and with the L55 — 1,100 m'/sec.
		This multi-purpose HEAT round is type classified as an M830 replacement.
	www.defense-update.com /products/digits/120he-mp.htm (436 words)

	Leopard 2A4 - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage
		The German Army is currently updating the Leopard 2 to A5 standard giving it better armour, thermal sight for the commander, all-electric gun control equipment, spall liners in the turret interior etc.
		An A6 modification with a longer barrel (L55 120 mm smoothbore gun by Rheinmetall GmbH) and new types of ammunition to increase the firepower has been carried out on currently 225 vehicles.
		Armament: Armed with a 120 mm smoothbore gun (L44 by Rheinmetall, Germany) and 2 7.62 mm machine-guns.
	www.armyvehicles.dk /leopard2a4.htm (885 words)

	ECONOMICAL UBERPANZER: The Leopard 2A6
		Coupled with a 20Kw electric generator, gearbox, air filters, coolant system and automotive braking system, the entire assembly could be swapped out in 15 minutes.
		Seventeen prototypes were built, ten with Rheinmetall 105mm smoothbore cannons, and the remaining seven with a Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore.
		By 1977 the design, a MLC 60 tank with 120mm smoothbore cannon, multi-layered armor and 12-cylinder multi-fuel engine, had finally been approved by the MoD and designated the Leopard II.
	www.military.com /soldiertech/0,14632,SoldierTech_Leopard2A6,,00.html (1453 words)

	_TankZone - Quality Radio Controlled R/C Model Tanks
		One Rheinmetall smoothbore 120mm main gun, one M240 7.62 machine-gun co-axial with the main gun, one M2 12.7 heavy machine-gun and one M240 7.62 anti-aircraft machine-gun on turret roof.
		One automatic loading Rheinmetall smoothbore 120mm main gun, one 7.62 machine-gun co-axial with the main gun, one 12.7 heavy machine-gun on turret roof.
		One Rheinmetall smoothbore 120mm/L44 main gun, one MG3 7.62 machine-gun co-axial with the main gun, one MG3 7.62 machine-gun on turret roof.
	www.tankzone.co.uk /pages/ref_modtanks.htm (1687 words)

	NDM Article - Europe’s Armies Upgrading Heavy Forces
		A new smoothbore gun has been developed by Rheinmetall GmbH of Ratingen, Germany.
		The 120 mm L55 gun will replace the shorter 120 mm L44 smoothbore tank gun.
		The L55 smoothbore gun is compatible with modern 120 mm ammunition and with advanced high penetration ammunition, said the manufacturers.
	www.nationaldefensemagazine.org /issues/2001/Sep/Europes_Armies.htm (1857 words)

	Free information of May 26 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Rheinmetall is a Germany defense company with factories in Düsseldorf and Unterlüß.
		In 1993 Rheinmetall acquired the Mauser and in 1996 and 1999 the majority share-holdings of STN Atlas and Oerlikon, all of which are major European defense companies.
		Rheinmetall made bomb fuses during WW2, notably a double-capacitor design which was particularly dangerous to defuse should the bomb not explode on impact.
	may.26.en.qcat.org (9761 words)

	Type 90 Did You Mean type 90
		The Type 90 carries a license-built copy of the same Rheinmetall L44 120-mm smoothbore gun as mounted on the U.S. M1A1/A2 Abrams and the German Leopard 2 series of tanks.
		Before Rheinmetall's gun was selected, Japan successfully produced a domestic version of the 120-mm smoothbore gun, but the lower cost of the Rheinmetall gun gave it a substantial advantage over the domestic version.
		This gun is combined with a fire control system, YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) laser range-finder, ballistic computers, and a stabilizer, enabling the Type 90 to conduct precision firing while moving.
	www.did-you-mean.com /Type_90.html (408 words)

	Tanknet > Rifled
		maybe the trials of the 120mm l44 from rheinmetall were a good indication, no? i haven't heard about any abrams with a british l30 gun.
		The Jordanians are committed to replacing the L11 on their Challenger 1s with the RuAg L/50 120mm, because of ammunition issues (and they plan to up-gun M60s to the RuAg gun and standardise on it) but apparently they can't fit it without butchering the turret.
		Besides Alvis Vickers, ROD is expected to collaborate with Rheinmetall in the execution of the TDP.
	www.tank-net.org /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t8014.html (7024 words)

	Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank - Infantrymen's Military-Forum.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The gunner's station is equipped with an Rheinmetall Defence Electronics EMES 15 dual magnification stabilised primary sight.
		A new smoothbore gun, the 120 millimetre L55 Gun, has been developed by Rheinmetall GmbH of Ratingen, Germany to replace the shorter 120mm L44 smoothbore tankgun on the Leopard 2.
		The extension of the barrel length from calibre length 44 to calibre length 55 results in a greater portion of the available energy in the barrel being converted into projectile velocity increasing the range and armour penetration.
	www.goinfantry.com /forum/showthread.php?t=7517 (1564 words)

	M1 Abrams - Dic.blogopt.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The M1A1 has the L44 120 mm smoothbore gun developed by Rheinmetall AG of Germany for the Leopard 2, improved armor, and an NBC protection system.
		The main armament of the original model M1 was the M68A1 105 mm rifled tank gun firing a variety of APFSDS, HEAT, high explosive, white phosphorus (smoke), and a highly efficient and lethal anti-personnel (flechette) round.
		The main armament of the M1A1 and M1A2 is the M256 120 mm smoothbore gun, designed by Rheinmetall AG of Germany and manufactured under license in the US by General Dynamics Land Systems Division in their plant in Lima, Ohio.
	dic.blogopt.com /M1_Abrams (1786 words)

	Argentinean Armor
		The Prototype, armed with a L7A1[L51] gun, and the Model 1979, armed with a local version of Rheinmetall LTA2 [L51], were equipped with a peritelescop TRP-2A and a coincidence rangefinder for the commander and a Zeiss TZF magnification sight for gunner.
		Main:1x105mm CN105-57 (L44) rifled gun with 41 APFSDS, HE, HEAT or smoke rounds; fire control system with laser rangefinder and integrated thermal sights for night operations, no gun stabilization.
		1x105mm CN105-57 (L44) rifled gun with 32 HE, HEAT or smoke rounds; basic aiming devices, lack of gun stabilization or integrated night sights.
	www.angelfire.com /mi4/armania/armor/arg/armor_arg.html (546 words)

	The FReeper Foxhole's TreadHead Tuesday - Kampfpanzer Leopard II - May 11th, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		An additional turret was built and was identical as the third, but had the Rheinmetall 120 mm smooth bore main gun installed from the beginning.
		The 120 mm Rheinmetall main gun is fully stabilized in both azimuth and elevation, and the WNA-H22 electro-hidraulic gun control system is fitted.
		Based on the military requirement for firepower enhancement, Rheinmetall W and M further improved the performance of this gun and pertaining KE-ammunition.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-vetscor/1133171/posts (12398 words)

	MarineCorps.com \| Spotlight: M1 Abrams
		While a reliable weapon, the 105 mm was becoming obsolete in the face of advances in armor technology and was installed as a placeholder on the M1 until the M256 120 mm smoothbore could be completed.
		The main armament of the M1A1 and M1A2 is the M256 120 mm smoothbore gun, designed by Rheinmetall AG of Germany and manufactured under license in the US by General Dynamics Land Systems Division in their plant in Lima, Ohio.
		It is the same armament carried by the German Leopard 2A5 (L44), and is swappable between tanks with modification, however, the version Leopard 2A6 uses is an improved longer gun (L55).
	www.marinecorps.com /tools/land/m1 (3338 words)

	AFV Club 1/35 Centurion Mk.5/2
		The Mk.5 was an incremental improvement over earlier Marks, with the most noteworthy update being the 105mm L7 main gun.
		This would become the standard main gun for western tank designs until the arrival of the Rheinmetall L44 120mm gun used on Leopard II and the M1A1/2 Abrams.
		The Centurion was powered by the Rolls Royce Meteor engine, which was a derivative of the famous Merlin that powered the majority of the WWII Royal Air Force.
	www.cybermodeler.com /hobby/kits/afv/kit_afv_35122.shtml (595 words)

	Main Battle Tank - M1, M1A1, and M1A2 Abrams
		In addition to the improvements fitted to the IPM1 tank, the M1A1's major asset was to be the German Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore cannon.
		Anyway, the chances are that no gun upgrade will be done on the Abrams tanks in the near future, since at the present stage of depleted uranium alloy technology the performance of the US M256 L44 gun firing depleted uranium penetrators is still superior to that of the German Rheinmetall L55 gun firing tungsten penetrators.
		The commander and gunner are seated on the right hand side, the loader is on the left and the driver is seated at the center front of the tank.
	www.fprado.com /armorsite/abrams.htm (14090 words)

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