Russian 125mm 2A46 BK14M HEAT Projectile

Attention! Please read description and printing instructions carefully before purchasing! Some parts are challenging to print and should only be attempted if you have moderate to advanced experience in 3D printing!

Full-size imitation of the BK14M (3БК14М) HEAT-FS projectile fired by the auto-loading 125mm 2A46 cannon used in many Soviet/Russian main battle tanks including T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90. These tanks and their export/licensed variants are found all over the world, particularly in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia, and the BK14M HEAT-FS projectile is one of the most commonly used rounds for this cannon.

Detailed with correct body profile, dual driving bands, knuckles/prongs on the nose, cap unscrews to show the piezo trigger element, fins can be shown in closed or deployed position.

There is also a collar you can print and secure with two M5 bolts + nuts/washers that will lock the fins in the closed position. Also included are labelled pictures for assembly and markings, plus 3D-printable stencils.

Approx. complete size: 675mm (26.6") high and 129mm (5.1") max diameter at driving bands.

Makes a great project for any Cold War or Soviet tank enthusiast to print and add to your collection!

You can find my projectiles + case filler collection here on Cults!

(Note: This is a cosmetic imitation only, it cannot function or be made to function as a real device. I am not responsible for any mis-use of the printed items. The renders showing paint colours and markings are for
illustration purposes only. These files are sold under the terms of the Cults Private Use license.)

Printer with minimum 182mm Z-axis (height) build volume required!
If you have a large printer with at least 295mm Z-axis build volume you can print the body part as a single piece.

Recommended settings:

• Layers: Use 0.20mm layer height for most parts. The male and female bushings should be printed with 0.12mm or smaller layers due to their small size.

• Infill & Walls: use 3 vertical walls and 5% infill with rectilinear pattern.

• Supports: Some parts will require supports. The tail has a large 90 degree overhang which will need to be completely supported. The fins, due to their profile, will need to be printed standing up at a 45 degree angle (I have pre-oriented it this way). The piezo trigger also has a small overhang and the inner top of the cap may also need to be supported. The other parts do not need supports and are also pre-oriented in their best positions.

(Note: the stencils can be rather fragile as they are thin, so take care when removing them from the build plate).