76mm HE-T M330

Also known as

76mm HE-T M330
76 mm HE-T M330
M330

The 76mm HE-T M330 is a Belgian fixed 76 mm high-explosive tracer round cataloged by MECAR for the Saladin and FV101 Scorpion gun family. Nexter describes it as an in-service ammunition type for personnel and materiel targets, with a Composition B fill, M23 tracer, and 514 m/s muzzle velocity.

76mm HE-T M330, 76 mm high-explosive tracer round, Munitions

Image source: 76mm dummy shell.jpg

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Belgium
Built by: MECAR
Type: 76 mm high-explosive tracer round

ammunition high explosive tank ammunition tracer

Specifications

Calibre: 76 mm
Round type: Fixed HE-T round
Round mass: 7.7 kg
Round length: 535 mm
Projectile mass: 5.6 kg
Projectile filling: 0.7 kg Composition B
Fuze: M739 point-detonating or equivalent
Tracer: M23
Cartridge case: Brass
Primer: Percussion cap
Propellant: 0.7 kg SB
Muzzle velocity: 514 m/s
Range: 2,400 m direct fire / 6,000 m indirect fire
Fragmentation: About 800 fragments
Packaging: 2 rounds per twin container; 36 containers per pallet

Compatible Platforms

MECAR catalogs the M330 for the Scorpion light tank's L23/23A1 gun family.

Compatible item

Item type

Compatibility evidence

FV101 Scorpion light tank, Tracked light tank / reconnaissance vehicle, Tanks

FV101 Scorpion light tank

Tracked light tank

Nexter lists the M330 for the Scorpion light tank's L23/23A1 gun family.

Sources: Nexter 2016 Catalog

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: In service
Used by: Alvis Saladin, FV101 Scorpion light tank

Media

76mm HE-T M330 Images

76mm HE-T M330, 76 mm high-explosive tracer round, Munitions - view 1 — Source: 76mmShell.jpg

76mm HE-T M330, 76 mm high-explosive tracer round, Munitions - view 2 — Source: 76mm ob25 shells.jpg

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Sources

Nexter 2016 CatalogPublisher: Internet Archive / Nexter | Note: Supports the M330 designation, mission, technical data, and Saladin/Scorpion gun-family context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Chemring heritagePublisher: Chemring Group PLC | Note: Supports Mecar's Belgian base and Chemring ownership/background context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 76mm dummy shell.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the representative 76 mm cartridge image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 76mmShell.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the second gallery image, a representative 76 mm shell photograph. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 76mm ob25 shells.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the third gallery image, a representative 76 mm shell photograph. | Accessed: 2026-06-27