ABBREVIATION: API
TITLE: API -- ARMOR-PIERCING INCENDIARY

The API is an armor-piercing round intended to have an incendiary (i.e., fire-producing) effect after penetrating its target's armor.

API-T has a tracer feature that allows the gunner to follow the round during flight and correct targeting errors.

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