At its core, the EX120 main gun is a smoothbore cannon, utilizing a larger caliber to accommodate a wide range of ammunition types.
It typically fires 120mm rounds, which are commonly used in contemporary armored warfare. The larger caliber allows for increased destructive power, enhanced penetration capabilities, and improved accuracy over longer distances.
One of the key features of the EX120 is its modular design. The gun is compatible with various ammunition types, including kinetic energy penetrators (KEP), high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds, and canister rounds, among others. This modularity allows the gun to adapt to different battlefield scenarios, providing flexibility to engage both armored targets and infantry units effectively.
To ensure accuracy and precision, the EX120 incorporates advanced fire control systems.
These systems utilize a combination of sensors, ballistic computers, and stabilizers to optimize the gun's aim and compensate for external factors such as vehicle motion, barrel wear, and environmental conditions. This enables the gunner to engage targets with high accuracy, even while the vehicle is in motion or operating under adverse conditions.
In addition to its firepower, the EX120 main gun also boasts a rapid rate of fire. With an auto-loading mechanism, it can sustain a high rate of fire, allowing for quick engagement of multiple targets or the ability to lay down suppressive fire. The auto-loading system reduces the crew's workload, allowing them to focus on other critical tasks during combat.
The gun's armor-piercing capabilities are further enhanced by the integration of advanced ammunition technologies. The EX120 can fire armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) rounds, which utilize kinetic energy to penetrate enemy armor. These rounds are designed to defeat even the most heavily armored targets, ensuring battlefield superiority for the operator.