The M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP), also known as M1147 High Explosive Multi-Purpose with Tracer (HEMP-T), [8][9] is a next-generation 120mm tank round developed by Northrop Grumman for the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank.

Nov 4, 2021 · The XM-1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round, a line-of-sight tank round developed by Northrop Grumman Defense Systems for the Abrams tank, is designed to do the job of four existing...

• The XM1147 120-mm AMP round is a line-of-sight tank round fired from theAbrams tank. • The Army intends the AMP round to replace the M830 High Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose with Tracer (HEAT-MP-T), the M830A1 HEAT-MP-T, the M1028 Canister (CAN) round, and the M908 Obstacle Reducing with Tracer (OR-T) round.

The 120mm AMP round, termed XM1147, is a line of sight, full-bore multipurpose munition employed by Abrams tanks. The AMP round consolidates the capabilities of four rounds: the M830 High Explosive Anti-Tank round,

Mar 22, 2013 · The AMP round will replace four tank rounds now in use. The first two are the M830, High Explosive Anti Tank, or HEAT, round and the M830A1, Multi-Purpose Anti Tank, or MPAT, round.

Nov 4, 2021 · Led by 2nd Lt. Jake Hall and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Smearman, the crews were the first to fire the XM-1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round, an experimental round that has been in development for over a decade.

Jan 21, 2025 · What is the M1147 AMP Round? The M1147 AMP round is a state-of-the-art 120mm tank ammunition designed to replace and consolidate four legacy rounds into a single, versatile solution.

Multi-Purpose (AMP) cartridge is a line of sight, full-bore multipurpose munition employed by Abrams tanks. The AMP cartridge consolidates the capabilities of four cartridges: the M830 High Explosive Anti-Tank cartridge, M830A1 Multi-Purpose AntiTank cartridge, M1028 Canister cartridge, and M908 Obstacle Reduction cartridge, into one cartridge.

Sep 26, 2023 · The AMP round consolidates the capabilities of these four rounds into a single munition. Currently, the U.S. Army utilizes five 120mm service rounds, each with a unique purpose and intended...

Jan 21, 2025 · The U.S. Army has approved the M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round for Full Rate Production, a milestone that addresses critical ammunition needs for the M1 Abrams tank and its operators, both domestically and among international partners.