Canadian Forces Flechette Armoured Piercing Discard Sabot Tracer Dummy Training Round INERT 2

The Canadian Forces Flechette Armour Piercing Discard Sabot Tracer Dummy Training Round is an inert military artifact designed for instructional purposes. This example replicates the specifications of live ammunition employed by the Canadian military in anti-armor training scenarios. The round consists of a flechette— a fin-stabilized steel dart— housed within a sabot, which separates upon firing to allow the flechette to travel at high velocity. The tracer component enables visual tracking during flight, aiding in training and ballistic assessment. For safety and training, this round is rendered inert, containing no live explosive or propellant materials. It retains accurate dimensions and external features for educational and display applications. Such dummy rounds were used to familiarize personnel with the handling and operation of armour-piercing munitions without the risks associated with live ammunition. The item serves as a representative artifact of modern Canadian military ordnance development and training practices.