M1147 120 mm advanced multipurpose round

Also known as

M1147 AMP
M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose
120 mm AMP
XM1147
HEMP-T

The M1147 AMP is a U.S. 120 mm high-explosive multipurpose tank cartridge for Abrams tanks. U.S. Army and DOT&E material describe it as an Abrams-employed line-of-sight round that consolidates several legacy 120 mm cartridge roles into a programmable munition with point-detonate, delayed, and airburst settings.

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Profile / Specs

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Origin: United States
Built by: Northrop Grumman
Type: 120 mm high-explosive multipurpose tank cartridge
Service note: Modern Abrams ammunition
Produced: Full-rate production approved 2024

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Specifications

Caliber: 120 mm NATO tank cartridge
Role: High-explosive multipurpose line-of-sight tank munition
Fuze modes: Point detonate, point-detonate delay, and airburst
Documented platform: M1 Abrams main battle tank
Program status: U.S. Army full-rate production approval announced in January 2025

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Sources

M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose Round Enters Full Rate ProductionPublisher: U.S. Army | Note: Supports M1147 full-rate production approval, Abrams use, programmable fuze modes, legacy-round consolidation, and Army image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-30 DOT&E FY2022 M1147 AMP AssessmentPublisher: Director, Operational Test and Evaluation | Note: Supports M1147 system description, Abrams employment, program status, and Northrop Grumman Defense Systems as a major contractor. | Accessed: 2026-06-30 Northrop Grumman U.S. Army Mission ReadinessPublisher: Northrop Grumman | Note: Supports Northrop Grumman M1147 AMP program context and full-rate production status for Abrams tank ammunition. | Accessed: 2026-06-30