The M940 MPT-SD (multi-purpose tracer, self-destruct) shell is a 20×102 mm round produced by

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primarily for an

anti-aircraft Anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) is the counter to aerial warfare and includes "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action".AAP-6 It encompasses surface-based, subsurface ( submarine-launched), and air-ba ...

role. It has a range of over . The round includes a red tracer to aid in targeting. The round includes a

high explosive An explosive (or explosive material) is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure. An exp ...

and incendiary component and can also defeat light armor (hence its multi-purpose designation). The self-destruct feature engages at approximately and destroys the round, preventing it from falling back to earth and inflicting damage on the surrounding territory. The price per round in 2008 was approximately $27.

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