The main focus of ZS Black Powder Ltd. is the manufacturing of military black powder (smoke gunpowder) according to MIL-P-223C, GOST 1028-79, PN-C-86203 standards.
The black powder (smoke gunpowder) we produce, among others, according to standards such as MIL-P-223C, GOST 1028-79, PN-C-86203, is suitable for a wide range of applications. Military black powder is used in over 300 types of ammunition, including the M82 primer, used for igniting propelling charges in 155 mm caliber artillery. It also serves as a propelling charge for filling 122 mm caliber artillery shells and mortar systems of 60mm, 81mm, 82 mm, as well as initiating systems for cruise missiles and M16 rifle grenade launchers. In artillery ammunition, DRP, KR, TO (GOST 1028-79) black powders can act as a “booster” powder, helping control the initial speed and range of the projectile. This allows for precise adjustment of firing power to match specific conditions and targets. It can also serve as a propellant powder. Our military black powder is also used, among others, in ammunition for Leopard tanks and Tomahawk missiles, where a small amount of black powder acts as a detonator for a stronger explosive material contained in the same shell or missile. For example, a shell from a 155 mm howitzer uses half an ounce of black powder placed next to 26 pounds of a stronger explosive material.
We manufacture all types of high-quality military black powder (smoke gunpowder) at competitive prices, following standard composition and parameters, especially based on:
- MIL-P-223C (e.g. MIL 1 – 8)
- GOST 1028-79 (e.g. DRP-1, DRP-2, DRP-3, KR-75, TO-34) (MP-101, MP-102, MP-103 produced earlier by Prochemist)
- PN-C-86203 (e.g. D1, D2)
- INT DEF STAN 13-166/1, INT DEF STAN 13-167/2 (e.g. SFG, SMP, G)
- TL 1376 580 – 598 (e.g. Y 59XX-X)
Additionally, we also offer the production of sulfur-free powders or powders with the inclusion of graphite (as a retarder), as well as pressed powder in the form of pills with a mixture of smokeless powder.
For orders or additional information, please contact us at:
tel.: +48 74 816 32 00 ext.2
e-mail: zlotystok@blackpowder.eu
