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.

Oct 13, 2020 · 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.

Apr 28, 2024 · The 40 mm CTAS, developed by the UK and France, is a medium calibre automatic weapon. It includes the CT Cannon, Ammunition Handling System, Controller, Gun Control Equipment, Gun Mount, and different types of ammunition. CTA International (CTAI) results from a collaborative effort between BAE and NEXTER.

CTA International has developed a state-of-the-art 40mm weapon system 40CTAS and a dedicated suite of Cased Telescoped Ammunition bringing next-level firepower to medium calibre turrets, manned or unmanned that can be integrated on land or naval platforms.

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.

Jun 24, 2024 · The UK has ordered more than 500 units of the CT40 cannon. It is the MOD's first newly qualified cannon and ammunition system since the 1960s, a leap in technology and firepower that promises to make the British Army more lethal …

Jul 26, 2022 · Outwardly there was little to distinguish the two, both used already in service infantry fighting vehicles of nineties origin as the base platform and both were equipped with the mandated 40mm CTA cannon, a range of C4ISTAR, protection and various automotive and protection upgrades.

Jul 3, 2024 · 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.

Mar 21, 2016 · The first production standard Cased Telescoped Cannon System has been handed over to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Bourges, France by CTA International (CTAI) – a 50/50 joint venture company between BAE Systems and Nexter Systems.

Jan 25, 2018 · CTA 40 calibre guns yield performance above traditional 40-mm calibres (known as Super 40), and far above the most widespread 30-mm guns, while being lighter and smaller than a 30-mm gun.