What Are ARCA’s Products? Mortar, Artillery, Rocket and C4 Lines
Last updated: 24 July 2026
What are ARCA’s products? ARCA Defense’s official catalogue is built around four families that cover the core firepower needs of modern land warfare: mortar ammunition, artillery and tank ammunition, 122 mm rockets, and energetic materials (propellant, primer, C4). This page summarises each group using public information and keeps technical detail at an encyclopaedic level.
ARCA’s product families at a glance
| Family | Calibre / product | Typical use | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortar ammunition | 60 mm · 81 mm · 120 mm | Infantry and mechanised mortars | In catalogue |
| Artillery ammunition | 105 mm M1 · 122 mm D-30 · 152 mm D-20 · 155 mm M107 · 155 mm ERFB-BB AR204 (40 km) | Towed and self-propelled howitzers | In catalogue |
| Rockets | 122 mm HE 20 km · 122 mm HE 40 km · 122 mm AR-1071 Malazgirt | Multiple launch rocket systems | In catalogue |
| Tank ammunition | 125 mm | 125 mm gun tanks | In catalogue |
| Energetic materials | Propellant · Primer · C4 plastic explosive | Filling, propulsion and detonation | In catalogue |
Mortar ammunition
Mortars deliver high-angle fire at short range. ARCA produces the three standard calibres — 60 mm at infantry level, 81 mm as a battalion support weapon, and the heavy 120 mm. These are among the most widely fielded mortar calibres worldwide, giving ARCA a broad addressable market.
Artillery ammunition
Artillery is the heart of ARCA’s range. The catalogue covers both NATO-standard 155 mm and Eastern-bloc 122 mm (D-30) and 152 mm (D-20) calibres. This dual-line strategy lets ARCA sell to NATO armies restocking 155 mm inventories and to operators of legacy Soviet systems alike. Within 155 mm, two products stand out: the classic M107 high-explosive shell and the ERFB-BB AR204, which pushes range into the 40 km class using a base-bleed design that reduces aerodynamic drag.
122 mm rockets
122 mm is the most common MLRS calibre in the world. ARCA’s catalogue lists 20 km and 40 km high-explosive rockets and the AR-1071 Malazgirt. Rockets complement tube artillery by saturating an area in a single salvo, though they are typically less precise than gun-fired shells.
Tank ammunition and energetic materials
The catalogue also includes 125 mm tank ammunition. Alongside it, ARCA produces propellant charges, small-arms primers and military C4 plastic explosive. These energetic materials underpin the company’s ‘integrated production’ model: a round is not just a metal body but also its energetic fill, and ARCA aims to make every link of that chain in-house.
Responsible-reporting note
This page offers only public, encyclopaedic product descriptions. It deliberately excludes explosive-production methods, chemical mixing ratios and any assembly or disassembly instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What products does ARCA make?
ARCA’s official catalogue falls into four families: mortar rounds (60/81/120 mm), artillery ammunition (105 mm M1, 122 mm D-30, 152 mm D-20, 155 mm M107 and 155 mm ERFB-BB AR204), 122 mm rockets, and energetic materials (propellant, primer, C4). It also lists 125 mm tank ammunition.
How many calibres does ARCA produce?
The catalogue spans eight calibres — 60, 81, 105, 120, 122, 125, 152 and 155 mm — plus energetic-material products such as propellant, primers and C4.
What is ARCA’s longest-range artillery round?
The stand-out is the 155 mm ERFB-BB AR204, reaching the 40 km class. ERFB-BB denotes an extended-range, base-bleed projectile design.
Who uses ARCA’s 122 mm rockets?
122 mm is the world’s most common multiple-launch rocket calibre. ARCA offers 20 km and 40 km high-explosive variants plus the AR-1071 Malazgirt.
Does ARCA make NATO-standard ammunition?
ARCA’s range includes NATO’s standard 155 mm artillery calibre and standard mortar calibres (60/81/120 mm). Conformance to specific standards depends on customer contracts and qualification.
Sources
- ARCA Defense official website — Products (arcadefense.com.tr, accessed July 2026).
- SAHA Istanbul — company profile.
- Janes (2026).
Related: What is ARCA Defense?
