Municiones

Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm

Also known as
  • 40 mm MP-T
  • 40mm MP-T
  • 40 mm MPT
  • MPT
  • MP-T
  • Trazador multipropósito
  • Trazador de propósito múltiple
  • Trazador multipropósito de 40 mm
  • 40 mm L/70 MPT
  • 40 mm L/70 MP-T
  • 40mm L/70 MP-T
  • 40/70B MPT

El cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm es una munición sueca Bofors de 40 mm L/70 para la familia de cañones 40/70B. Jane's lo describe como complemento del proyectil PFHE Mk 2 para blancos de superficie, terrestres, ligeramente blindados y aéreos, con una velocidad inicial de 1.025 m/s y una penetración de aproximadamente 20 mm de RHA a 1.000 m. Euro-SD identificó posteriormente el MPT como parte de la carga lista para usar de 24 cartuchos de 40 mm del CV9040 del Ejército sueco.

Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm, Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm L/70, Municiones
Image source: File:40x364mmR.jpg
Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Suecia
Built in
Sweden
Type
Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm L/70
Service note
Munición sueca Bofors de 40 mm L/70 de la década de 1990

Specifications

Calibre
40 mm
Cartucho
40 x 365 mm R
Función
Cartucho trazador multipropósito
Masa del cartucho
2,5 kg
Masa del proyectil
0,940 kg
Longitud del cartucho
534 mm
Velocidad inicial
1.025 m/s
Penetración
20 mm RHA a 1.000 m
Conjunto de blancos
Blancos de superficie, terrestres, ligeramente blindados y aéreos
Efecto
Efecto de fragmentación e incendiario después de la penetración
Compatibilidad de cañón
Contexto de la familia de cañones Bofors 40/70Ba y Bofors 40 mm L/70
Contexto de disparo
Carga sueca de 40 mm lista para usar del CV9040
Plataforma portadora

La carga del CV9040 del Ejército sueco está documentada con 24 cartuchos de 40 mm listos para usar, incluidos cartuchos Multi-purpose Tracer.

CarrierCarrier typeCarriage evidence
CV90, Tracked infantry fighting vehicle, Armored VehiclesCV90Vehículo de combate de infantería sobre orugas

Euro-SD describe la variante CV9040 como portadora de 24 cartuchos de 40 mm listos para usar, incluidos cartuchos Multi-purpose Tracer.

Sources: European Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armament

40 mm L/70 Ammunition Context

El cartucho MPT forma parte del conjunto sueco de munición de 40 mm L/70, en lugar de actuar como arma independiente.

Función documentada

Jane's describe el MPT como complemento del PFHE Mk 2 para blancos de superficie, terrestres, ligeramente blindados y aéreos.

Fuente: Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94.

Sistema de disparo

Army Guide enumera el MPT entre los tipos de munición disparados por el cañón Bofors 40/70Ba usado en vehículos de la familia CV90, junto con APFSDS-T, 3P, PFHE Mk 2, HE-T y TP-T.

Fuente: Army Guide 40/70Ba.

Entradas relacionadas del catálogo

Las entradas relacionadas del catálogo cubren la munición Bofors 3P de 40 mm programable y el cartucho APFSDS-T de 40 mm de energía cinética, miembros de la familia más amplia de 40 mm.

Fuentes: Bofors 3P and System Concept; European Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armament.

Timeline

Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm Key Events

  1. Jane's documenta el conjunto de munición 40/70B

    Jane's incluyó el MPT entre los tipos de munición disparados por el cañón Bofors 40/70B y describió la función del cartucho, su efecto, su velocidad inicial y sus cifras de penetración.

    Sources: Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94

  2. Euro-SD identifica el MPT en la carga lista para usar del CV9040

    Christopher F. Foss informó que el CV9040 del Ejército sueco lleva 24 cartuchos de 40 mm listos para usar, incluida munición Multi-purpose Tracer.

    Sources: European Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armament

Media

Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm Images

Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm, Cartucho trazador multipropósito de 40 mm L/70, Municiones - view 1
Source: File:Bofors family.jpg
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Sources

Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94Publisher: Jane's | Note: Supports the MPT designation, Bofors background, round role, and published performance figures including muzzle velocity and penetration. | Accessed: 2026-07-01European Infantry Fighting Vehicle ArmamentPublisher: European Security & Defence | Note: Supports the CV9040 carrying 24 ready-use 40 mm rounds, including Multi-purpose Tracer rounds, and the broader Bofors 40 mm ammunition context. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Army Guide 40/70BaPublisher: Army Guide | Note: Supports Bofors 40/70Ba compatibility with MPT and other 40 mm ammunition types, the CV90 40/70Ba service context, and the 24-round three-compartment ammunition feed description. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Bofors 3P and System ConceptPublisher: Bofors Defence AB | Note: Supports broader 40 mm ammunition-family context, including 3P, APFSDS-T, TPDS-T, and TP-T members, plus L/70 and Bushmaster IV family context. | Accessed: 2026-07-01File:40x364mmR.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance for the 40 x 365 mm R cartridge image used as the primary gallery image; the Commons file page credits Johan Fredriksson / Esquilo and lists CC BY-SA 3.0 reuse terms. | Accessed: 2026-07-01File:Bofors family.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance for the Bofors family gallery image used to show broader Swedish ammunition context; the Commons file page lists CC BY-SA 4.0 reuse terms. | Accessed: 2026-07-01