A-IX-2 (or hexal) is a Russian explosive used in modern Russian military shells. It consists of 73% RDX with 23% aluminium powder, phlegmatized with 4% wax.[1] Its relative effectiveness factor is 1.54.[2]

It has been in use by the Red Army since WWII.

References

  1. Seymour M. Kaye (January 1, 1980). "Russian explosives and related items". Encyclopedia of explosives and related items. Vol. 9. Picatinny Arsenal. p. R184. LCCN 61-61759.
  2. Explosive Weapon Effects. GICHD. February 2017. pp. 82–83.


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