The 40CTC (40 mm Cased Telescoped Cannon) is a 40 mm autocannon and the central component of the Franco-British 40CTAS (40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System) developed by CTA International. It is designed to fire 40mm telescoped ammunition. [2]

CTA International has developed the revolutionary 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40CTAS) that provides a paradigm shift in terms of performance, versatility, and logistic burden. The 40CTAS is easily integrated into armoured vehicles for either new build or system upgrades.

2020年10月13日 · The CT40 cased telescoped armament system is a 40mm cannon built by a Nexter-BAE Systems consortium, CTA International. The weapon system is composed of the cannon and thermal sleeve, gun mount, ammunition handling system, CTAS controller and the gun aiming system.

2024年4月28日 · The start of the CT40 cannon manned industry firing phase is a significant milestone in the AJAX programme. This cutting-edge capability that enables AJAX to pack a significant punch, alongside its wide-range of best-in-class sensors that makes it an Information Age platform, ensures that the British Army has everything they need to do their ...

CTA International is an equal-shares joint venture company between defence companies Nexter and BAE Systems. CTAI is based in Bourges, France, and has been established to develop and manufacture case telescoped weapons and ammunition.

CT40埋头弹自动炮 已装备法国EBRC Jaguar和英国Ajax 装甲侦察车，两款都是侦察打击型车辆（ Reconnaissance and Strike Vehicle），用于取代 AMX-10 RC 和 Scimitar 装甲侦察车。 图为法国EBRC Jaguar装甲侦察车（25t），法国和比利时军方已订购该车，预计2020年服役。

2022年7月26日 · CTA guns demonstrated higher levels of barrel wear and increased recoil, as well as problems clearing malfunctions such as hangfires. While the barrel-life problem has appeared to be addressed in the CT40 cannon (ten thousand rounds cited in one report), how the other factors are handled have yet to be seen in reports.

2024年7月3日 · The CTA 40 and its innovative cased telescoped ammunition mark a pivotal shift in modern military armament. Its compactness, efficiency, and versatility offer significant advantages over traditional cannon systems, providing enhanced firepower and operational capability to modern armored vehicles.

2024年6月24日 · The CT40 cannon is produced by CTA International, a joint venture between British defence manufacturer BAE Systems and French company Nexter. Ammunition production occurs in both the UK and France, ensuring each nation controls its supply chain.

The full digital 2 Man 40 CTA Turret offers many advantages: An exceptional operational capability in urban warfare (firing rounds at elevation up to 45°) as well as in open aeras with a long range capacity