What Does API Stand For?
API stands for Armor Piercing Incendiary
API, or Armor Piercing Incendiary, refers to a type of ammunition designed for enhanced penetration and incendiary effect. This specialized projectile features a hardened core that allows it to penetrate armored targets while also incorporating a flammable material that ignites upon impact. API rounds are commonly used in military applications to effectively engage fortified structures and armored vehicles, combining both armor-piercing capabilities and incendiary properties for maximum impact.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym