M322 or M338 120 mm APFSDS-T tank projectile

Conflict Usage

Israel-Hamas War

Side: IsraelRole: Direct-fire anti-armor projectileanti-tank

OSMP documented an Israeli 120 mm APFSDS-T tank round in the Israel-Hamas War collection, identifying the physical features as either M322 or M338 and describing munitions allegedly deployed by Israeli forces.

M322 or M338 120 mm APFSDS-T tank projectile Images

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