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PVV-5A Mixture

PVV-5A mixture is a homogeneous, non-hygroscopic plastic mass ranging from white to cream in color, containing RDX — 85%, polyisobutylene P-200 — 4.5%, and mineral oil — 10.5%. PVV-5A retains plasticity at temperatures from -40 ºC to +50 ºC and is used for filling engineer munitions and tank explosive reactive armor.

PVV-5A from a tank explosive reactive armor block.
PVV-5A from a tank explosive reactive armor block.
PVV-5A from a tank explosive reactive armor block.

Characteristics of PVV-5A

TNT equivalent
1.2
Impact sensitivity according to the standard test
36%
Ignition temperature
230 ºC
Density
1400 kg/m³
Detonation velocity
7400 m/s
Specific energy of explosive transformation
4.6 MJ/kg
High-explosive effect
330 cm³
Brisance
20 mm
Specific volume of explosion products
0.85 m³/kg
Retains plasticity at temperatures
from –40 ºC to +50 ºC
Guaranteed storage life
10 years
“Vladimir” explosive reactive armor from a knocked-out Russian T-90 tank, in which PVV-5A explosive is used; content provided by UNSO fighters.
“Vladimir” explosive reactive armor from a knocked-out Russian T-90 tank, in which PVV-5A explosive is used; content provided by UNSO fighters.
“Vladimir” explosive reactive armor from a knocked-out Russian T-90 tank, in which PVV-5A explosive is used; content provided by UNSO fighters.
4S20 “Kontakt-1” explosive reactive armor plates manufactured in Ukraine in 2023, in which PVV-5A explosive is used
4S20 “Kontakt-1” explosive reactive armor plates manufactured in Ukraine in 2023, in which PVV-5A explosive is used
4S20 “Kontakt-1” explosive reactive armor plates manufactured in Ukraine in 2023, in which PVV-5A explosive is used