Ammunition

== Norwegian Tank Ammunition ==
Norwegian tanks have been equipped with a variety of different types of ammunition throughout their history. In this overview, we will examine the different types of ammunition used during the prewar era (1928-1939), the wartime era (1939-1945), and the modernization era (post-1945).
=== Prewar Era (1928-1939) ===
During the prewar era, tanks in Norway were equipped with solid shot . This type of ammunition was simple and straightforward, consisting of a solid piece of metal that was fired directly at the target. There were no major innovations in tank ammunition during this time, as tanks were still relatively new technology and their use in warfare was not yet well understood.
=== Wartime Era (1939-1945) ===
During the wartime era, the standard tanks in Norway were equipped with a mix of armor-piercing (AP) and high-explosive (HE) shells. The AP shells were designed to penetrate the armor of enemy tanks, while the HE shells were used to destroy other types of targets such as buildings and fortifications.
The Stormvogn and Jegervogn line of tanks were equipped with a different type of ammunition known as armor-piercing high-explosive (APHE). This combined with the armor-piercing capabilities of the AP shells with the high-explosive capabilities of the HE shells.
=== Modernization (post-1945) ===
After the war, the Norwegian tanks began to show their age, and there was a need to modernize the fleet. One of the key innovations in this period was the development of armor-piercing discarding sabot (APDS) for the older tanks such as the Panservogn m/39 (R2). These shells were able to give the tanks more than 200mm of armor penetration, greatly increasing their effectiveness against modern armor.
The use of APDS allowed Norway to keep their tanks in service for longer period of time and improved their combat capabilities, even as newer and more advanced tanks were developed.
Today, Norway continues to modernize their tank fleet with new technologies and innovations in tank ammunition, ensuring that their tanks remain effective in the ever-changing battlefield.
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