Overview[]
The CN120 G1 (also known as the CN120-26/52) is a French smoothbore 120mm tank gun. This cannon is used on the Leclerc main battle tank.
Variants[]
120mm CN120 F1 | CN120-25/52[]
120mm CN120 G1 | CN120-26/52[]
Ammunition[]
OFL G1 | Obus flèche G1[]
| Type
|
APFSDS
|
| Weight, complete round
|
18.7kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
6.3kg
|
| Weight, sabot
|
3.8kg
|
| Material, sabot
|
Tungsten
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,650m/s
|
| Penetration, RHA
|
500mm @ 2000m
|
| Introduction
|
1980s
|
OFL F1 | Obus flèche F1[]
| Type
|
APFSDS
|
| Weight, complete round
|
20.5kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
7.3kg
|
| Weight, sabot
|
4.0kg
|
| Material, sabot
|
Tungsten
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,790m/s
|
| Penetration, RHA
|
600mm @ 2000m
|
| Introduction
|
1994
|
OFLE F1B[]
| Type
|
APFSDS
|
| Weight, complete round
|
19.6kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
7.3kg
|
| Weight, sabot
|
4.0kg
|
| Material, sabot
|
Tungsten
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,790m/s
|
| Introduction
|
2011
|
OFL F2 | Obus flèche F2[]
| Type
|
APFSDS
|
| Weight, complete round
|
20.5kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
7.78kg
|
| Weight, sabot
|
4.5kg
|
| Material, sabot
|
Depleted Uranium
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,740m/s
|
| Penetration, RHA
|
690mm @ 2000m
|
| Introduction
|
1996
|
OFLE F2[]
| Type
|
APFSDS
|
| Introduction
|
2013
|
OFLEX[]
| Type
|
Practice
|
| Weight, complete round
|
18.0kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
6.0kg
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,750m/s
|
OFL X G | Obus flèche X G[]
| Type
|
Practice
|
| Weight, complete round
|
18.0kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
6.1kg
|
| Introduction
|
2011
|
OECC F1 | Obus Explosif à Charge Creuse F1[]
| Type
|
HEAT
|
| Weight, complete round
|
24.3kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
14.3kg
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,100m/s
|
| Penetration, RHA
|
< 600mm
|
| Introduction
|
1980s
|
BSCC F1[]
| Type
|
Practice
|
| Weight, complete round
|
24.3kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
14.4kg
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,100m/s
|
BSCC F1A[]
| Type
|
Practice
|
| Weight, complete round
|
24.3kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
14.4kg
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,100m/s
|
| Introduction
|
2011
|
OE F1[]
| Type
|
HE
|
| Weight, complete round
|
25.5kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
15.5kg
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,050m/s
|
| Introduction
|
2005 (not in use)
|
EXPL F1[]
| Type
|
HE
|
| Weight, complete round
|
27.0kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
16.8kg
|
| Weight, explosive
|
3.0kg
|
| Range, maximum
|
4,000m
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,000m/s
|
| Introduction
|
2011
|
OEFC F1 | Obus à EFfets Canalisés F1[]
| Type
|
Canister
|
| Projectiles
|
1,100
|
| Range, effective
|
400m
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,410m/s
|
| Introduction
|
2013
|
M3M | Munition 3 Modes[]
| Type
|
HE
|
| Weight, complete round
|
28.0kg
|
| Weight, projectile
|
18.0kg
|
| Fuze
|
Impact, Timed, Airburst
|
| Range, maximum
|
4,000m
|
| Muzzle velocity
|
1,050m/s
|
| Introduction
|
In development (2016)
|
| Infantry Weapons
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| Melee Weapons
|
Bayonet
|
[[]]
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| Survival Weapon
|
[[]]
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| Sidearms
|
Pistol
|
PAMAS G1
|
| Revolver
|
Manurhin F1
|
| Machine Pistol
|
[[]]
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| Close Quarters
|
Personal Defense Weapon
|
[[]]
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| Submachine Gun
|
Gévarm D3 • Gévarm D4 • MAT 49
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| Shotgun (automatic)
|
[[]]
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| Shotgun (semi-automatic)
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[[]]
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| Shotgun (manual-action)
|
[[]]
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| Primary Weapons
|
Assault Rifle (5.45/5.56)
|
FAMAS (F1 • G1 • G2)
|
| Assault Rifle (7.62)
|
CEAM Modèle I • CEAM Modèle II • CEAM Modèle 1949 • CEAM Modèle 1950
|
| Assault Rifle (other)
|
[[]]
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| Carbine (5.45/5.56)
|
[[]]
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| Carbine (7.62)
|
[[]]
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| Carbine (other)
|
[[]]
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| Automatic Support Weapons
|
Light Support Weapon
|
[[]]
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| Light Machine Gun
|
[[]]
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| General Purpose Machine Gun
|
[[]]
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| Heavy Machine Gun
|
[[]]
|
| Long Range
|
Anti-Materiel Rifle
|
[[]]
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| Bolt-Action Rifle
|
[[]]
|
| Designated Marksman Rifle
|
[[]]
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| Launchers
|
Grenade Launcher (Attachment)
|
[[]]
|
| Grenade Launcher (Standalone)
|
[[]]
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| Disposable Rocket Launcher
|
[[]]
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| Rocket Launcher
|
[[]]
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| MANPADS
|
[[]]
|
| Non-Lethal Weapons
|
Pistol
|
[[]]
|
| Underwater Weapons
|
Sidearm
|
[[]]
|
| Rifle
|
[[]]
|
| Explosives
|
Anti-Personnel Mines
|
[[]]
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| Anti-Tank Mines
|
[[]]
|
| Offensive Grenades
|
[[]]
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| Smoke Grenades
|
[[]]
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| Land Vehicle Weapons
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| Vehicle Machine Guns
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AAN-F1 • AAT-52 • MAC 31 • MAC 58
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| Standard Tank Guns
|
75mm SA32 • 75mm SA44 • 75mm SA46 • 75mm SA49 • 75mm SA50 • 76mm Gun, M1A1 • 90mm CN90 F3 (M) • 90mm D.915 • 90mm SA30 • 90mm SA45 • 100mm SA47 • 105mm CN105 F1 • 105mm D.1504 • 120mm CN120 F1 • 120mm CN120 G1 • 120mm SA46 • 155mm SA58
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| Vehicle Autocannon
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15mm MG 151/15 • 20mm M693 • 25mm M811 • 30mm HSS 831A • 40mm CT40 • 40mm Mle51 T1
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| Aircraft Weapons & Munitions
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| Aircraft Machine Guns
|
[[]]
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| Aircraft Cannons below & including 30mm
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[[]]
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| Aircraft Cannons above 30mm
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[[]]
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| Aircraft Rockets & Missiles
|
[[]]
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| Aircraft Bombs, High Explosive
|
[[]]
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| Aircraft Bombs, Anti-Personnel
|
[[]]
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| Aircraft Bombs, Armour-Piercing
|
[[]]
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France