The Saboted Light Armor Penetrator (SLAP) family of ammunition is designed to penetrate armor more efficiently than standard armor piercing ammunition.
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 lightweight projectile, the velocity of the projectile is greatly increased.
SLAP rounds have been designed for use against lightly armored vehicles and aircraft.
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
A 7.62 NATO SLAP round.
- The .50 BMG round is designated as the M903(non-trace) and M962(trace)
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. The sabot that contains the sub-caliber is manufactured by Cytec Industries.
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