30x165 mm ammunition

Also known as

30 mm ammunition
30x165mm ammunition
30×165 mm ammunition
30 mm autocannon ammunition

30x165 mm ammunition is a Soviet-origin autocannon ammunition family now marketed by STV GROUP in the Czech Republic. STV lists the family for 2A38, 2A42, and 2A72 autocannons mounted on BMP-2, BMP-3, BMD-2, BMD-3, and BTR-80A platforms, with HE, HEI, HEI-T, HE-T, HE-SR-T, and AP-T variants.

30x165 mm ammunition, 30x165 mm autocannon ammunition family, Munitions

Image source: Ammunition 30x165 mm - STV GROUP

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Soviet Union
Built by: STV GROUP
Built in: Czech Republic
Type: 30x165 mm autocannon ammunition family
Service note: Cold War origin; current Czech production

ammunition autocannon cartridge munitions

Specifications

Caliber: 30x165 mm
Compatible guns: 2A38, 2A42, and 2A72 autocannons
Documented carriers: BMP-2, BMP-3, BMD-2, BMD-3, and BTR-80A
Representative HE round: Muzzle velocity 960±15 m/s; weight 833 g; length 291 mm; autodestruction 7.5-14.5 s
Representative AP-T round: Muzzle velocity 970±15 m/s; weight 853 g; length 291 mm

Variants

HE
HEI
HEI-T
HE-T
HE-SR-T
AP-T

Carrier Platforms

The 30x165 mm family is documented on BMP-2 and related Soviet-pattern platforms that mount 2A38, 2A42, or 2A72 automatic guns.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

BMP-2, Tracked amphibious infantry fighting vehicle, Armored Vehicles

Mechanized infantry combat vehicle

STV Group says 30x165 mm ammunition is compatible with the BMP-2's 2A42 automatic gun.

Sources: Ammunition 30x165 mm - STV GROUP

Media

30x165 mm ammunition Images

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Sources

Army Guide BMD-2Publisher: Army Guide | Note: Supports the BMD-2 carriage relationship for 300 rounds of 30 mm ammunition. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Ammunition 30x165 mm - STV GROUPPublisher: STV GROUP | Note: Supports the family overview, the BMP-2 / BMP-3 / BMD-2 / BMD-3 / BTR-80A compatibility context, the HE / HEI / HEI-T / HE-T / HE-SR-T / AP-T product set, and the product image used for the entry. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Ammunition 30x165 mm HE (High Explosive) - STV GROUPPublisher: STV GROUP | Note: Supports the HE variant specifications and image for the 30x165 mm family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Ammunition 30x165mm HEI-T (High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer) - STV GROUPPublisher: STV GROUP | Note: Supports the HEI-T variant image for the 30x165 mm family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Ammunition 30x165mm AP-T (Armor Priercing with Tracer) - STV GROUPPublisher: STV GROUP | Note: Supports the AP-T variant specifications and image for the 30x165 mm family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Medium Caliber Ammo | Msm.skPublisher: MSM Group | Note: Supports the family's BMP-2-origin design context and the documented compatibility with 2A38, 2A42, and 2A72 guns. | Accessed: 2026-06-27