The SK200-3 main gun is a smoothbore, high-velocity weapon primarily designed for use in modern armored vehicles, including main battle tanks.
It is built to deliver exceptional accuracy, penetration, and lethality against a wide range of targets, including enemy armored vehicles, fortifications, and personnel. The main gun boasts a caliber of 120mm, which is a standard size for many modern tanks, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration.
One of the primary strengths of the SK200-3 is its advanced ammunition system. It can fire various types of rounds, including kinetic energy penetrators (APFSDS) and high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) shells. The APFSDS rounds are capable of piercing heavily armored targets, utilizing a dart-like penetrator to defeat the enemy's armor. On the other hand, the HEAT rounds are effective against armored vehicles, utilizing a shaped charge to create a high-velocity jet that can penetrate the target's defenses.
The gun's firing mechanism is fully automated, enabling rapid target engagement and facilitating efficient reloading. It features a powerful hydraulic recoil system, minimizing the gun's recoil forces and ensuring better stability and accuracy during successive shots. Additionally, the gun's stabilization system compensates for the movement of the vehicle, allowing for accurate firing on the move.
The SK200-3 is equipped with an advanced fire control system (FCS) that incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as thermal imaging, laser rangefinding, and ballistic computers.
This FCS enhances the gunner's situational awareness, providing precise targeting data and facilitating accurate engagement of targets, even under challenging conditions such as low visibility or moving targets. The ballistic computer takes into account factors like range, ammunition type, and environmental conditions to optimize the gun's accuracy and increase the chances of a successful hit.
Furthermore, the main gun incorporates an autoloader system, reducing the crew's workload and increasing the rate of fire. This feature allows for a faster engagement of multiple targets and significantly improves the overall battlefield effectiveness of the platform.
In terms of range, the SK200-3 main gun has an effective firing range of several kilometers, depending on the ammunition type used. The kinetic energy penetrators can engage targets at extended distances, while the HEAT rounds are effective at shorter ranges but provide enhanced blast and fragmentation effects.
