Saboted light armor penetrator

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The Saboted Light Armor Penetrator (SLAP) family of ammunition is designed to penetrate armor more efficiently than standard armor piercing ammunition.

1 Design and use
2 Types of SLAP ammunition
3 Production and cost
4 References

[edit] Design and use

The SLAP design incorporates a polymer sabot, which allows for the use of a tungsten penetrator projectile of a lesser diameter than the original bore. By using the casing of a large cartridge with a light weight projectile, the velocity of the projectile is greatly increased.

SLAP rounds have been designed for use against lightly armored vehicles and aircraft.

[edit] Types of SLAP ammunition

The SLAP ammunition is produced in two calibers, 7.62x51mm NATO and .50 BMG.

The 7.62mm round is designated as the M948
The .50 BMG round is designated as the M903

[edit] Production and cost

The SLAP family of ammunition is produced by the Winchester Cartridge Company and Olin Manufacturing. The team began production of the ammunition in 1985.

[edit] References

TM43-0001-27 US Army Ammunition Data Sheets - Small Caliber Ammunition, HQ Department of the Army, 6/81, Including changes (Not to be used as reloading data)