2A46 125 mm gun

2A46 125 mm gun
2A46M-1 in Motovilikha Plants museum
TypeSmoothbore tank gun
Place of originSoviet Union
Service history
In serviceSince 1970
Production history
DesignerSpetstekhnika Design Bureau
Produced1970–present
Specifications
Mass2A46: 2,675 kg
2A46M: 2,400 kg
Length2A46: 6,350 mm
2A46M: 6,381 mm
Barrel length6,000 mm L48

Caliber125 mm
Muzzle velocityAPFSDS: 1,715-1,800 m/s

HEAT: 905-950 m/s

HE: 760 m/s
Effective firing rangeAPFSDS / HEAT: 3,000 m

HE: 4,000 m

ATGM: 5,000 m

The 2A46 (also called D-81TM) is a 125 mm/L48 smoothbore cannon of Soviet origin used in several main battle tanks. It was designed by OKB-9 (Artillery Plant No. 9) in Yekaterinburg.