L15 High Explosive

BAE Systems describes L15 High Explosive as a British 155 mm shell for a range of 155 mm guns. The round uses a high-tensile steel body, a user-selected fuze, and a thin wall optimized for fragmentation and blast effect; FAS identifies AS-90 as firing the NATO L15 unassisted projectile.

L15 High Explosive, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell, Munitions

Image source: 155mm HE Artillery Shell. (49203123498).jpg

Profile

Origin: United Kingdom
Built by: BAE Systems
Type: 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell
Service note: Contemporary

artillery ammunition high explosive 155 mm NATO

Specifications

Caliber: 155 mm
Munition class: High-explosive artillery shell
Body: High-tensile steel body
Fuze: User-selected fuze
Wall design: Thin wall optimized for high fragmentation and blast effect
Compatibility: Designed for use with a range of 155 mm guns

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Designed for use with a range of 155 mm guns.

Compatible Artillery Systems

BAE Systems describes L15 High Explosive as a 155 mm shell designed for use with a range of 155 mm guns.

Compatible item

Item type

Compatibility evidence

155 mm self-propelled howitzer

FAS identifies AS-90 as firing the NATO L15 unassisted projectile, and BAE Systems says L15 High Explosive is designed for use with a range of 155 mm guns.

Sources: 155mm Artillery Ammunition, AS 90 155mm - Self Propelled Howitzer

L15 High Explosive Images

L15 High Explosive, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell, Munitions - view 1 — Source: 155mm HE Artillery Shell. (49203123498).jpg

L15 High Explosive, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell, Munitions - view 2 — Source: 155mm Howitzer Shell. (49203834412).jpg

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Sources

155mm Artillery AmmunitionPublisher: BAE Systems | Note: Supports the L15 HE designation, 155 mm gun compatibility, high-tensile steel body, user-selected fuze, and thin-wall fragmentation and blast-effect description. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 AS 90 155mm - Self Propelled HowitzerPublisher: Federation of American Scientists | Note: Supports the AS-90 compatibility claim by stating that AS-90 is equipped with a 155 mm gun that fires the NATO L15 unassisted projectile. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 155mm HE Artillery Shell. (49203123498).jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 licensing for the primary gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 155mm Howitzer Shell. (49203834412).jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 licensing for the secondary gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-23