TM 43-0001-28 Army Ammunition
TM 43-0001-28 Army Ammunition
TM 43-0001-28 Army Ammunition
TECHNICAL MANUAL
ARTILLERY
AMMUNITION
GUNS, HOWITZERS,
MORTARS,
RECOILLESS RIFLES,
GRENADE LAUNCHERS,
AND
ARTILLERY FUZES
APRIL 1994
TM 43-0001-28
C11
CHANGE ) HEADQUARTERS
) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 11 ) WASHINGTON, DC, 27 October 2003
1. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
2. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.
3. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the outer margin of the page.
4. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the illustration identification number.
A thru D A thru D
i thru x i thru x
2-24.1 and 2-24.2 None
None 3-74.1 and 3-74.2
None 4-10.1 thru 4-10.4
None 4-14.1 and 4-14.2
None 4-30.1 and 4-30.2
4-106.1 and 4-106.2 4-106.1 and 4-106.2
4-115 thru 4-118 4-115 thru 4-118
None 6-58.1 and 6-58.2
None 7-46.5 and 7-46.6
None 7-96.1 and 7-96.2
8-17 and 8-18 8-17 and 8-18
None 8-56.1 and 8-56.2
0329326
DISTRIBUTION: To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 340848 requirements for TM 43-
0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C10
CHANGE ) HEADQUARTERS
) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 10 ) WASHINGTON, DC, 28 February 2003
1. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
2. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.
3. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the outer margin of the page.
4. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the illustration identification number.
A thru D A thru D
i thru iv i thru iv
None 2-114.1 and 2-114.2
None 2-120.1 thru 2-120.3
4-115 and 4-116 4-115 and 4-116
4-119 and 4-120 4-119 and 4-120
B-4.1 and B-4.2 B-4.1 and B-4.2
B-5 and B-6 B-5 and B-6
0304303
DISTRIBUTION: To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 340848 requirements for TM 43-
0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C9
CHANGE ) HEADQUARTERS
) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 9 ) WASHINGTON, DC, 10 December 2001
1. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
2. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.
3. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the outer margin of the page.
4. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the illustration identification number.
A thru D A thru D
i and ii i and ii
vii and viii vii and viii
None 2-24.1 and 2-24.2
3-39 and 3-40 3-39 and 3-40
3-77 and 3-78 3-77 and 3-78
None 6-61 and 6-62
7-46.3 and 7-46.4 7-46.3 and 7-46.4
7-147 thru 7-150 7-147 thru 7-150
8-15 and 8-16 8-15 and 8-16
B-3 and B-4 B-3 and B-4
None B-4.1 and B-4.2
B-5 and B-6 B-5 and B-6
B-13 and B-14 B-13 and B-14
C-3 and C-4 C-3 and C-4
0133007
DISTRIBUTION: To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 340848 requirements for TM 43-
0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C8
CHANGE ) HEADQUARTERS
) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 8 ) WASHINGTON, DC, 30 August 2001
1. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
2. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.
3. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the outer margin of the page.
4. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the illustration identification number.
A thru D A thru D
iii and iv iii and iv
vii and viii vii and viii
None 3-68.1 thru 3-68.4
3-183 thru 3-186 3-183 and 3-184
None 8-16.1 thru 8-16.4
B-9 thru B-12 B-9 thru B-12
0122704
DISTRIBUTION: To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 340848 requirements for TM 43-
0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C7
CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 7 Washington, DC, 15 September 2000
File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
0026606
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with initial distribution number (IDN) 340848, with requirements for
TM 43-0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C6
CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 6 Washington, DC, 15 March 2000
File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
0004606
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with initial distribution number (IDN) 340848, with requirements for
TM 43-0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C5
CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 5 Washington, DC, 4 January 2000
1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar In
the margin of the page Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the identification number.
A thru D A thru D
i and ii i and ii
v and vi v and vi
3-155 and 3-156 3-155 and 3-156
3-159 and 3-160 3-159 and 3-160
None 6-59 and 6-60
B-3 and B-4 B-3 and B-4
B-5 and B-6 B-5 and B-6
B-9 and B-10 B-9 and B-10
2. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
TM 43-0001-28
C5
ERIC K. SHINSEKI
General, United States Army
Official. Chief of Staff
SIGN
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
0001206
Distribution
To be distributed in accordance with initial distribution number (IDN) 340848, with requirements for TM 43-0001-28
TM 43-0001-28
TM 43-0001-28
C4
CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 4 Washington, DC, 1 March 1999
DESTRUCTION NOTICE: Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of or reconstruction
of the document.
1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar
in the margin of the page. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the identification
number.
A thru D A thru D
4-111 and 4-112 4-111 and 4-112
None 4-112.1 and 4-112.2
None 4-117 and 4-118
DENNIS J. REIMER
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with IDN 34-0848, requirements for TM 43-0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C3
Change ) HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
)
Washington, D.C., 31 July 1996
No. 3 )
94
1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. Changed material is indicated by a vertical
bar in the margin of the page. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the
identification number.
v and vi v and vi
None 6-57 and 6-58
2. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
DENNIS J. REIMER
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34-E. Block 0848, requirements for TM 43-0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C2
CHANGE ) HEADQUARTERS
) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 2 ) Washington, DC, 30 August 1996
1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. Changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the
margin of the page. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the identification number.
2. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
DENNIS J. REIMER
General, United Stares Amy
Official:
Chief of Staff
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34-E. Block 0848, requirements for TM 43-0001-28.
TM 43-0001-28
C1
Change ) HEADQUARTERS
) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
No. 1 ) Washington, D, C., 30 May 1995
1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. New or changed material is indicated
by a vertical bar in the margin of the page. New or changed illustrations are indicated by a black bar
adjacent to the identification number.
A and B A thru D
i and ii i and ii
vii and viii vii and viii
1-1 and 1-2 1-1 and 1-2
3-5 thru 3-8 3-5 thru 3-8
3-11 and 3-12 3-11 and 3-12
3-17 thru 3-24 3-17 thru 3-24
3-27 and 3-28 3-27 and 3-28
3-31 thru 3-34 3-31 thru 3-34
3-39 thru 3-44 3-39 thru 3-44
3-47 and 3-48 3-47 and 3-48
3-51 and 3-52 3-51 and 3-52
3-55 and 3-56 3-55 and 3-56
3-59 and 3-60 3-59 and 3-60
3-63 and 3-64 3-63 and 3-64
3-67 and 3-68 3-67 and 3-68
3-71 thru 3-74 3-71 thru 3-74
3-77 and 3-78 3-77 and 3-78
3-81 and 3-82 3-81 and 3-82
3-85 and 3-86 3-85 and 3-86
3-89 and 3-90 3-89 and 3-90
3-93 and 3-94 3-93 and 3-94
3-97 and 3-98 3-97 and 3-98
3-101 and 3-102 3-101 and 3-102
3-105 and 3-106 3-105 and 3-106
3-109 thru 3-112 3-109 thru 3-112
3-115 and 3-116 3-115 and 3-116
3-119 and 3-120 3-119 and 3-120
3-125 thru 3-128 3-125 thru 3-128
3-133 thru 3-136 3-133 thru 3-136
3-139 and 3-140 3-139 and 3-140
3-143 and 3-144 3-143 and 3-144
3-147 and 3-148 3-147 and 3-148
3-151 and 3-152 3-151 and 3-152
3-157 and 3-158 3-157 and 3-158
3-161 and 3-162 3-161 and 3-162
TM 43-0001-28
C1
2. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34-E, Block 0848, requirements for TM 43-0001-
28.
TM 43-0001-28
Change 11 A
TM 43-0001-28
B Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
7-121 ........................................ 0
7-122 ........................................ 1
7-123 ........................................ 0
7-124 ........................................ 1
7-125 ........................................ 0
7-126 ........................................ 1
7-127 thru 7-131....................... 0
7-132 ........................................ 1
7-133 and 7-134 ....................... 0
7-135 ........................................ 1
7-136 thru 7-138....................... 0
7-139 ........................................ 1
7-140 thru 7-142....................... 0
7-143 ........................................ 1
7-144 thru 7-146....................... 0
7-147 thru 7-150....................... 9
8-1 thru 8-5............................... 0
8-6 ............................................ 2
8-7 ............................................ 0
8-8 ............................................ 2
8-9 thru 8-15............................. 0
8-16 .......................................... 9
8-16.1 thru 8-16.4..................... 8
8-17 .......................................... 11
8-18 thru 8-56........................... 0
8-56.1 and 8-56.2 ..................... 11
8-57 thru 8-82........................... 0
A-1 thru A-4 ............................. 0
B-1 and B-2 .............................. 0
B-3 and B-4 .............................. 9
B-4.1 ........................................ 9
B-4.2......................................... 10
B-5............................................ 10
B-6 thru B-9 ............................. 0
B-10 and B-11 .......................... 8
B-12.......................................... 0
B-13.......................................... 9
B-14.......................................... 0
C-1 thru C-3 ............................. 0
C-4............................................ 9
C-5 and C-6 .............................. 0
Change 11 C
TM 43-0001-28
D Change 8
TM 43-0001-28
You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the
procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications
and Blank Forms) located in the back of this manual directly to Logistics Support Engineering Division
(AMSTA-AR-WEL-A), U.S. Army TACOM, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center,
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. You may also send in your recommended changes via electronic mail or
by fax. Our e-mail address is [email protected]. Our fax number is DSN 880-4633, Commercial
(973) 724-4633. A reply will be furnished to you.
Page
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1 Purpose .......................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Scope .......................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Key to Abbreviations and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-4 Metric Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-5 Quantity-Distance Classes and Storage Compatibility Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Change 11 i
TM 43-0001-28
ii Change 10
TM 43-0001-28
Page
Change 11 iii
TM 43-0001-28
Page
iv Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Page
Change 11 v
TM 43-0001-28
Page
vi Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Page
CHAPTER 7. FUZES
Fuze, Base Detonating: M58, Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Fuze, Base Detonating: M62 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Fuze, Base Detonating: M68 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Fuze, Base Detonating: M91 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Fuze, Base Detonating: M534A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Fuze, Base Detonating: M578 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Fuze, Mechanical Time: M562. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Fuze, Mechanical Time: XM563 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Fuze, Mechanical Time: M565. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Fuze, Mechanical Time: M571. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Fuze, Mechanical Time: M592 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Fuze, Mechanical Time: M711. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Fuze, Mechanical Time and Superquick: M501A1 (or M501) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Fuze, Mechanical Time and Superquick: M520A1 and M520. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Fuze, Mechanical Time and Superquick: M548. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Fuze, Mechanical Time and Superquick: M564. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Fuze, Mechanical Time and Superquick: M577 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Fuze, Mechanical Time and Superquick: M582 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Fuze, Mechanical Time and Superquick: M776. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Fuze, Multi-Option: M734 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Fuze, Multi-Option: M734A1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46.1
Fuze, Multi-Option Artillery: M782. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46.3
Training Aid, Fuze: PIAFS-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46.5
Fuze, Point Detonating: M8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Fuze, Point Detonating: M9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Fuze, Point Detonating: MK27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Fuze, Point Detonating: M48 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Fuze, Point Detonating: M51A5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Fuze, Point Detonating: M78 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Fuze, Point Detonating: M399 MOD 1 (Mout Fuze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58.1
Fuze, Point Detonating: M503A2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Fuze, Point Detonating: M508A1 and M508 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Fuze, Point Detonating: M521 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
Fuze, Point Detonating: M524 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Fuze, Point Detonating: M525A1 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
Fuze, Point Detonating: M526 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-69
Fuze, Point Detonating: M527 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Fuze, Point Detonating: M557 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73
Fuze, Point Detonating: M567 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
Fuze, Point Detonating: M572 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
Change 11 vii
TM 43-0001-28
Page
CHAPTER 8. MISCELLANEOUS
Cartridge, Ignition: M2, M2A1, and M2A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M3 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M4 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M119 (M119A1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M119A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M203A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M231 (MACS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16.1
Charge, Propelling, 155 Millimeter: M232 (MACS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16.3
Charge, Propelling, 4.2-Inch: M6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Charge, Propelling, 4.2-Inch: M36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Charge, Propelling, 4.2-Inch: M36A1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Charge, Propelling, 4.2-Inch: MM36A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Charge, Propelling, 175 Millimeter: M86 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Charge, Propelling, 175 Millimeter: M124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Charge, Propelling, 8-Inch: M1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Charge, Propelling, 8-Inch: M2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Charge, Propelling, 8-Inch: M188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
viii Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Page
Change 11 ix
TM 43-0001-28
x
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1. PURPOSE all U.S. use. No U.S. stocks remain. (Foreign
use or stock may remain.)
This manual is a reference handbook pub-
lished as an aid in planning, training, familiari- f. Numerical values, such as weights,
zation and identification of artillery ammuni- dimensions, candlepower, etc., are nominal val-
tion, including guns, howitzers, recoilless rifles, ues, except when specified as maximum or mini-
mortars, 50mm grenade launchers, and artil- mum. Actual items may vary slightly from
lery fuzes. these values. Allowable limits can be obtained
from the drawings indicated in the data sheets.
1-2. S C O P E
1-3.
a. For each item of materiel, there are
illustrations and descriptions together with char-
acteristics and related data. Included in the AP ----------------- Armor piercing
related data are weight, dimensions, perform- APC -------------- Armor piercing capped
ance data, packing, shipping and storage data, APDS ------------ Armor piercing, discarding
type classification, and logistics control code sabot
(LCC). APERS ---------- Antipersonnel
AT ----------------- Antitank
b. Information concerning supply opera- BD ---------------- Base detonating
tion, and maintenance of the items will be BE ---------------- Base ejection
found in the publications referenced for those CS ----------------- A tactical riot control agent
items. A complete listing of these publications DS ----------------- Discarding sabot
is maintained in DA Pam 310 series indexes. GB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonpersistent toxic (casualty)
nerve gas
c. Appendix A and TM 43-0001-28-4 H ------------------ Mustard gas
through TM 43-0001-28-10 list authorized HC ----------------- Hexachloroethane-zinc
Cartridge/Projectile Fuze and Propelling HD ---------------- Distilled mustard gas
Charge Combinations. These lists (i.e., charts) HE ---------------- High explosive
supersede the fuze and propelling charge combi- HT ---------------- Mixture of HD&T
nations referenced on the data sheets. HEAT ------------ High explosive antitank
HEAT-T-MP ---- High explosive antitank with
d. Within this manual, items with the fol- tracer, multipurpose
lowing type classifications are included: HEDP ------------ High explosive dual purpose
HEI --------------- High explosive incendiary
(1) Standard (LCC-A, LCC-B) HEP -------------- High explosive plastic
HERA ------------ High explosive rocket assisted
(2) Contingency (CON) HVAP ------------ Hypervelocity, armor piercing
HVTP ------------ Hypervelocity, target practice
(3) Limited Procurement (LP) ILLUM ---------- Illuminating
LCC --------------- Logistics Control Code (class)
(4) Reclassified obsolete (OBS) for reg- MOD ------------- Modified
ular Army use, but used by National Guard or MK ---------------- Mark
Reserve Units. MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multipurpose
Mechanical time
(5) Reclassified OBS for all Army MTSQ ------------ Mechanical time and
use, but used by Marine Corps, Air Force, or superquick
Navy MV ---------------- Muzzle velocity
PD ---------------- Point detonating
(6) Reclassified OBS, no users, but PIBD ------------- Point initiating, base
U.S. stocks remain. detonating
PROX ------------ Proximity
Items with the following type classifi- PWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . plasticized white phosphorous
cation are not included: Reclassified OBS for RAP -------------- Rocket assisted projectile
1-1
TM 43-0001-28
1-2 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Table 1-2. Quantity-Distance Classes and ²/ Numbers in parentheses are minimum dis-
Storage Compatibility Groups
tances x 100 feet to protect against specific frag-
ment hazards and vary with items and types of
Quantity-distance Storage compa-
hazard class ¹/ tibility group ¹/³/ ammunition. (Refer to TM 9-1300 -206.)
1-3
TM 43-0001-28
1-4
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 2
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
FOR
GUNS
2-1
TM 43-0001-28
2-2
TM 43-0001-28
2-3
TM 43-0001-28
2-4
TM 43-0001-28
2-5
TM 43-0001-28
2-6
TM 43-0001-28
2-7
TM 43-0001-28
2-8
TM 43-0001-28
2-9
TM 43-0001-28
2-10
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
2-11
TM 43-0001-28
2-12
TM 43-0001-28
2-13
TM 43-0001-28
2-14
TM 43-0001-28
2-15
TM 43-0001-28
2-16
TM 43-0001-28
2-17
TM 43-0001-28
2-18
TM 43-0001-28
2-19
TM 43-0001-28
2-20
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
causes rapidly expanding gases, generated by
STD MSR 05826003. the burning propellant, to propel the projectile
toward the target. The inert projectile does not
Use: detonate on impact.
2-21
TM 43-0001-28
2-22
TM 43-0001-28
2-23
TM 43-0001-28
2-24
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: sabot body. The force of the gas acting on the valve
plate pushes it forward against a spring and opens the
STD. 9 April 2001. plenum chamber. Propelling gas ignites the expul-
sion charge located in the plenum chamber and
Use: expulsion charge gas pushes the valve plate closed
and pushes the pusher cup forward. The pusher cup
Cartridge, 40mm: High Velocity Canister Car-
is loaded with a quantity of 113 flechettes. The for-
tridge (also known as HVCC or the 40mm Canister
ward motion of the pusher cup and the flechettes
Cartridge) is used against personnel out to 100 meters
releases the nosecap. Once the nosecap is released,
from the weapon. It is used with the Mk19 MOD 3
the pusher cup and flechettes are free to deploy. No
Grenade Machine Gun (GMG).
parts of the canister projectile are left in the bore of
Description: the Mk19 MOD 3 GMG after firing.
Change 9 2-24.1
TM 43-0001-28
2-24.2 Change 9
TM 43-0001-28
2-25
TM 43-0001-28
2-26
TM 43-0001-28
2-27
TM 43-0001-28
2-28
TM 43-0001-28
Use: Functioning:
This fixed cartridge is intended for use in When the weapon is fired, a flash from the
76mm gun cannons against personnel at close primer ignites the propellant. Gases from the
range. burning propellant force the projectile out of
the gun barrel. Immediately after leaving the
Description: gun barrel, the air pressure on the closing cup
and the centrifugal force action on the body
The canister has a heavy steel base and a and balls cause the canister to break at the
lightweight body and is loaded with steel balls. slits, dispersing the balls in a cone-shaped pat-
The forward end is sealed with a closing cup. tern along the line of flight.
The canister body is distinguished by four
equally spaced longitudinal slits in the light- Tabulated Data:
weight body construction. The canister body is
assembled to a brass or steel cartridge case, Complete round:
loaded with a single-base propellant, and fitted Type -------------------------------- Antipersonnel
with a percussion primer. A distinguishing phys- Weight ----------------------------- 27.18 lb
ical characteristic of these rounds is the case- Length ----------------------------- 32.07 in.
over-band construction. The specially designed Cannon used with ------------- M32 or M48
2-29
TM 43-0001-28
2-30
TM 43-0001-28
2-31
TM 43-0001-28
2-32
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199859
2-33
TM 43-0001-28
2-34
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199855
AR 199854
2-35
TM 43-0001-28
References:
*Packing ----------------------------- 1 round per
fiber container; AMC-P 700-3-3
2 containers per SB 700-20
wooden box TM 9-1300-251-20
2-36
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199853
U
AR 199852
2-37
TM 43-0001-28
2-38
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199851
U
AR 199850
Use: Functioning:
This fixed ammunition is used in 76mm When the weapon is fired, the primer
guns for screening and spotting tire. The car- flashes igniting the propellant. Gases created
tridge also has a slight incendiary effect. by the burning propellant force the projectile
from the gun barrel. Upon impact, the burster
Description: initiator, activated by the point-detonating
fuze, detonates the burster charge. This rup-
The projectile body is a thin walled, forged tures the projectile casing and expells the WP
steel casing. The point-detonating fuzed projec- filler. Upon contact with the air, the WP ignites
tile contains a white phosphorous (WP) filler creating a dense white smoke.
and a combination one-piece aluminum burster
casing and adapter. The burster casing houses Difference Between Models:
a projectile burster and a burster initiator
loaded with tetrytol. The brass or steel car- The M361 is similar to the M361A1 except
tridge case assembled to the projectile contains that the burster is contained in a two-piece
a single-base propellant and a percussion steel casing and the adapter is a separate compo-
primer. A distinguishing characteristic of these nent. Also, the M361A1 includes a tracer assem-
rounds is the cartridge case-over-band construc- bly in the base of the projectile. See Tabulated
tion. The specially designed rotating band has Data for cartridge case and fuze differences.
2-39
TM 43-0001-28
2-40
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199857
U
AR 199856
2-41
TM 43-0001-28
2-42
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199832
2-43
TM 43-0001-28
2-44
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: tile out of the gun tube and ignite the tracer
which burns for a minimum of three seconds of
STD OTCM 36841 dtd 1958 (M318). projectile flight. The projectile is designed to
STD OTCM 37119 dtd 1959 (M318A1). penetrate the target solely by kinetic energy.
Use:
Difference Between Models:
This armor-piercing cartridge is for use in
90mm guns against armored materiel. See Tabulated Data.
2-45
TM 43-0001-28
2-46
TM 43-0001-28
2-47
TM 43-0001-28
2-48
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199847
AR 199846
2-49
TM 43-0001-28
mixture that serves as a spotting charge. A plas- Base charge ---------------------- M9, 25 gr
tic bag of flake propellant is located in the hol- Faze -------------------------------- MT, M711
low base. A mechnical-time fuze is assembled Performance:
to the fuze adapter, and a tracer is attached to Maximum range ---------------- 4389 m (4800
the base of the projectile. The projectile is yd)
crimped to a cartridge case loosely filled with Muzzle velocity ----------------- 914.4 mps (3000
propellant and fitted with a percussion primer. fps)
Maximum effective
Functioning: range (from point of fuze
functioning) ------------------- 300 m (328 yd)
When the weapon is fired, the primer Temperature limits:
ignites the propellant. The burning propellant Firing:
ignites the tracer and creates gases which pro- Lower limit -------------------- -40°F
pel the projectile from the gun tube. The fuze Upper limit -------------------- +125°F
will arm immediately and will function accord- Storage:
ing to the time setting. The fuze functions as Lower limit -------------------- -80°F (for period
soon as the projectile leaves the weapon if set not more than 3
for muzzle action. If set for range, the fuze will days)
function 75 to 100 meters short of set range. Upper limit -------------------- +160°F (for
This built-in standoff is designed to assure maxi- period not more
mum application of the dispersion pattern to than 4 hr/day)
the target. Concurrently with fuze functioning, *Packing ----------------------------- 1 round per
the four radially oriented detonators and the axi- fiber container;
ally oriented detonator and relay in the fuze 2 containers per
adapter are exploded. Detonation of the radi- wooden box
ally oriented detonators rips open the forward *Packing box:
skin of the projectile ogive, permitting the Weight ----------------------------- 128 lb
flechettes in the forward section to be acted Dimensions ---------------------- 44-13/16 x
upon by centrifugal force. The axially oriented 13-3/16 x
detonator and relay flash through the tube to 8-7/16 in.
ignite the base charge. Pressure from the burn- Cube ------------------------------- 2.8 cu ft
ing charge forces the flechettes and spotting
charge forward and out of the projectile. The * NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
combination of forward and centrifugal forces Catalog for complete packing data including
results in a conical dispersal pattern. The spot- NSN’S.
ting charge marks the approximate fuze func-
tioning point, allowing adjustment of fire for Shipping and Storage Data:
maximum effect.
UNO serial number -------------- 0321
Quantity-distance class --------- (12) 1.2
Tabulated Data: Storage compatibility group --- E
DOT shipping class -------------- A
Complete round: DOT designation ------------------ AMMUNITION
Type -------------------------------- APERS-T FOR CANNON
Weight ----------------------------- 41.25 lb WITH
Length ----------------------------- 38.071 in. EXPLOSIVE
Cannon used with ------------- M36, M41 or PROJECTILES
M54 DODAC ------------------------------ 1315-C275
Projectile: Drawing number ------------------ 9216454
Body material ------------------- Steel/
aluminum
Color ------------------------------- Olive drab Limitations:
w/white mark-
ing and white Before firing, clear friendly personnel
diamonds from dispersion cone area. Firing over the
Filler and weight --------------- 4200, 8 gr, heads of friendly troops is prohibited.
flechettes, 4.5 lb
Components:
Cartridge case ------------------- M200 References:
Propelling charge -------------- M6, 9 lb
Primer ----------------------------- M58 percussion AMC-P 700-3-3
Tracer ----------------------------- M13 red, SB 700-20
0.13 lb TM 9-1300-251-20
2-50
TM 43-0001-28
AR 199778
AR 199779
2-51
TM 43-0001-28
2-52
TM 43-0001-28
2-53
TM 43-0001-28
2-54
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199043
U
AR 199842
CON MSR 11756003. When the weapon is fired, the burning pro-
pellant creates gases which propel the canister
out of the gun tube. Immediately after the canis-
ter leaves the muzzle of the gun, the air pres-
This cartridge is fired from 90mm guns sure on the closing cup and the centrifugal
and is intended primarily for antipersonnel use force acting on the body and flechettes cause
at close range. The cartridge is effective in the canister to break at the four grooves on the
dense foliage. body resulting in conical dispersion of the
flechettes. The conical angle of dispersion is
Description: approximately 14°.
2-55
TM 43-0001-28
2-56
TM 43-0001-28
2-57
TM 43-0001-28
2-58
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199839
U
AR 199838
2-59
TM 43-0001-28
2-60
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199520
U
AR 199519
2-61
TM 43-0001-28
2-62
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199836
2-63
TM 43-0001-28
2-64
TM 43-0001-28
AR 199823
U
AR 199822
Type Classification: out of the gun tube and ignite the tracer which
burns for a minimum of three seconds of projec-
CON MSR 11756003. tile flight. Upon impact, the outer shell crum
ples and the tungsten carbide core penetrates
Use: the target solely by kinetic energy.
2-65
TM 43-0001-28
2-66
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199829
U
AR 199828
Type Classification: vides a tight seal for the charge of white phos-
phorous (WP).
STD OTCM 37119 dtd 1959 (M313).
STD OTCM 37619 dtd 1960 (M313C). Functioning:
2-67
TM 43-0001-28
2-68
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199827
U
AR 199826
2-69
TM 43-0001-28
2-70
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199819-A
U
AR 199818-A
2-71
TM 43-0001-28
2-72
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199821-A
U
AR 199882
2-73
TM 43-0001-28
2-74
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR4815
2-75
TM 43-0001-28
Packaging (light weight container): The M900 is a full service round which
Inner pack drawing ----------- N/A may only be fired during war emergency. All
Outer pack drawing ----------- 12561500 peacetime firings are prohibited except on
Weight (empty) ----------------- 17 lb ranges which a r e Nuclear Regulator
Dimensions ---------------------- 6.84 x 6.84 x Commission (NCR) approved and/or have host
44.5 in. nation agreement. The M900 will not be fired
Cube (ft) -------------------------- 1.2 cu ft over the heads of friendly troops unless troops
*Packing -------------------------- one round per are protected by adequate cover. Troops may
light weight be struck by the discarded sabot.
metal container:
30 containers
per metal pallet
Pallet (w/30 containers):
Weight (empty) ----------------- 1033 lb
Dimensions ---------------------- 44-1/2 x 42 x 39
in. WARNING
Cube ------------------------------- 42.2 cu ft
NOTE
2-76
TM 43-0001-28
2-77
TM 43-0001-28
2-78
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199809
U
AR 199808
2-79
TM 43-0001-28
2-80
TM 43-0001-28
AR 101985
2-81
TM 43-0001-28
2-82
TM 43-0001-28
STD AMCTC 4677 dtd 1966 (M456A1), The electrically initiated primer ignites
OBS MSR 11756003 (M456). the propelling charge. Gases produced by the
burning propellant propel the projectile from
the gun and ignite the tracer which burns for a
Use: minimum of 2.5 seconds. Upon impact, fuze
functioning detonates the projectile and the
This cartridge is a high-explosive antitank cone collapses, creating a high velocity focused
cartridge and is intended for use in 105mm shock wave and a jet of metal particles that pen-
guns against armored targets. etrates the target.
2-83
TM 43-0001-28
2-84
TM 43-0001-28
2-85
TM 43-0001-28
2-86
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199815-A
AR1W814
2-87
TM 43-0001-28
2-88
TM 43-0001-28
AR199911
PROPELLING CHARGE
ELECTRIC PRIMER
TRACER
AR1981O
Description: Projectile:
Body material ------------------ Steel
The cartridge is similar in appearance and Color ------------------------------ Blue w/white
ballistically similar to high-explosive plastic serv- marking
ice rounds. The projectile consists of a steel
body and it fitted with a tracer. The cartridge Components:
case contains bagged propellant and is equipped Cartridge case ------------------ M150B1, M150
with an electric primer. Propelling charge ------------- Ml
Primer ---------------------------- M86
Functioning: Tracer ---------------------------- M12
2-89
TM 43-0001-28
AMC-P 700-3-3
*Packing box: SB 700-20
Weight ----------------------------- 137 lb TM 9-1300-251-20
2-90
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 199813
AR 199612
Use:
Tabulated Data:
This cartridge is for use in 105mm gun can-
nons for training in marksmanship.
Complete round:
Description: Type -------------------------------- TP-T
Weight ----------------------------- 45 lb
The cartridge is similar in external appear- Length ----------------------------- 39 in.
ance and ballistically similar to HEAT-T car- Cannon used with ------------- M68
tridge M456 series. The projectile consists of a Projectile:
steel body, an aluminum standoff spike, and a Body material ------------------- Steel
boom and fin assembly with tracer. The car- Color ------------------------------- Blue w/white
tridge case is filled with loosely packed marking
propellant and is fitted with an electric primer. Components:
Cartridge case ------------------- M148A1B1,
Functioning: M148A1
Propelling charge -------------- M30
The electrically initiated primer ignites ----------------------------- M83
the propelling charge. Gases produced by the Tracer ----------------------------- M13
2-91
TM 43-0001-28
2-92
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Description:
Complete round:
The cartridge is similar in appearance and Type -------------------------------- TP-T
is ballistically matched to the high-explosive Weight ----------------------------- 45 lb
plastic round M393A1 and M393A2. The projec- Length ----------------------------- 37 in.
tile is filled with inert material and has a tracer Cannon used with ------------- M68
at the base. The projectile is assembled to a Projectile:
steel cartridge case fitted with the same model Type of filler --------------------- E (inert)
(M86) electric primer as the service round and Body material ------------------- Steel
contains the same type bagged propelling Color ------------------------------- Blue w/white
charge. markings
2-93
TM 43-0001-28
2-94
TM 43-0001-28
2-95
TM 43-0001-28
2-96
TM 43-0001-28
AR 199807
U
AR 199806-A
2-97
TM 43-0001-28
2-98
TM 43-0001-28
AR199806
2-99
TM 43-0001-28
2-100
TM 43-0001-28
2-101
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning: Performance:
The M735 is loaded and fired in the tank Chamber pressure --------------- 60,000 psi @
gun in the normal manner. Upon firing, the + 7 00 F
sabot with its subprojectile is propelled from
the gun and the tracer is ignited. The subprojec- Packaging:
tile is in a low friction bearing surface within
the sabot and is free to rotate and so does not Inner pack drawing ------------- 9293481
pick up the high rotation rate the gun rifling Outer pack drawing ------------- 9293479
normally imparts to a projectile. Upon leaving Weight ------------------------------- 132.0 lb
the gun, centrifugal and aerodynamic forces Cube --------------------------------- 3.4 ft
cause the sabot to separate from the subprojec-
tile and it quickly falls to earth. The fin- *Packing ---------------------------- 1 round per
stabilized subprojectile continues on a true fiber container;
course to the target at high velocity. Target pen- 2 containers per
etration is effected strictly by the high kinetic wirebound box
energy of subprojectile’s high density core *Packing Box:
when it impacts: Weight ---------------------------- 124.0 lb
Dimensions --------------------- 47-7/16 x 13-
5/16 x 7-1/16 in.
Tabulated Data: Cube ------------------------------- 2.5 cu ft
2-102
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: tic seal under the obturator reduces the coeffi-
cient of friction, producing approximately 80 per-
LCCA Oct 1980. cent slippage. The core penetrates the target
solely by kinetic energy.
Use:
Tabulated Data:
This cartridge is an armor-piercing anti-
tank cartridge and is intended for use in 105- NOTE
mm, M68 gun against armored targets.
Classified tabulated data has
Description: not been included in this
manual.
The projectile consists of a subprojectile
and sabot. The subprojectile consists of a mono-
lithic staballoy (depleted uranium) core, which
is fitted with an aluminum windshield with Complete round:
steel tip to eliminate aerodynamic heating and Type ------------------------------- APFSDS-T
an aluminum fin assembly. The aluminum Weight ---------------------------- 37.8 lb
sabot, composed of three 120 degree sections, is Length ---------------------------- 35.75 in.
assembled around the subprojectile. A steel Cannon used with ------------- M68
bourrelet, containing three shear cuts, is Projectile:
screwed to the sabot forward face. A nylon obtu- Subprojectile material ------- Depleted ura-
rator and polypropylene seal is assembled nium
around the sabot, and a silicone rubber seal is Sabot ------------------------------ Aluminum
applied over the rear face of the sabot. An M13 Color ------------------------------ Black w/white
Tracer is assembled to the fin and is held in markings
place by a threaded plug and disc assembly. The Components:
projectile is crimped to an M148A1B1 Cartridge Cartridge case ------------------ M148A1B1
Case, which holds approximately 13 pounds of Propellant ----------------------- M30
M30 propellant, and is fitted with an M120 elec- Primer ---------------------------- M120
tric primer. A gun tube wear-reducing titaniun- Tracer ---------------------------- M13
dioxide liner is assembled to the interior wall of’
the cartridge case. Temperature Limits:
Functioning: Firing:
Lower limit ---------------------- -35°F (-37.20C)
During projectile flight, the tracer burns Upper limit ---------------------- +125°F
for a minimum of 2.5 seconds. The sabot dis- (+52.0 0C )
cards upon leaving the gun tube by aero- Storage:
dynamic and centrifugal forces. The projectile Lower limit ---------------------- -70°F (-57.0°C)
is fin-stabilized in flight. In order that only min- Upper limit ---------------------- +160°F
imal spin is imparted to the projectile when the (+71.1°C)
obturator engages the gun tube rifling, the plas-
2-103
TM 43-0001-28
2-104
TM 43-0001-28
2-105
TM 43-0001-28
2-106
TM 43-0001-28
ARD 2765
2-107
TM 43-0001-28
2-108
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 6252
2-109
TM 43-0001-28
2-110
TM 43-0001-28
AR 4021
2-111
TM 43-0001-28
2-112
TM 43-0001-28
2-113
TM 43-0001-28
2-114
TM 43-0001-28
CARTRIDGE, 120 MILLIMETER: APFSDS-T, M829A3
ARD 83-0667-A
2-115
TM 43-0001-28
2-116
TM 43-0001-28
2-117
TM 43-0001-28
The M774 base element is a dual environ- function to maintain projectile inbore centering
ment safe and arm (S&A) device. The M774 and integrity.
receives an electric firing pulse from either the U p o n m u z z l e exit, the air resistance
FISA or the proximity switch which then trig- against the front of the sabot breaks the retain-
gers the base element electronics to fire the ing ring and when the obturating hand around
M69 electric detonator. The M69 detonator is the sabot breaks, the sabot falls away in three
contained in the rotor which provides a physi- pieces leaving only the subprojectile to travel to
cal separation of the M69 detonator from the the target. The fin assembly with six equally
fuze electronics until the subprojectile has trav- spaced fins, imparts spin to the subprojectile,
eled a safe distance downrange. The first thereby stabilizing its flight aerodynamics.
safety feature of the mechanical S&A lock con- The acceleration of the projectile in the
sists of three leafs and a spring, oriented so as gun tube allows the release mechanism to
to release the rotor upon forward acceleration. release the rotor from the first safe position.
The second safety feature is a drag weight As the projectile travels downbore, the accelera-
which senses the decelerating force/drag of the tion forces decrease until the rotor can
projectile as it leaves the muzzle. As the drag overcome the forces and start its rotation to the
weight senses drag, it moves out of the way of armed position. The inbore acceleration of the
the rotor allowing the rotor to rotate to the fuze allows the setback voltage generator to
armed position as designed. charge up the firing capacitor. As the projectile
Once the M774 base element is armed and leaves the gun muzzle, the drag weight senses
receives an electrical firing pulse to trigger the the increased drag forces and moves out of the
detonator, the detonator, lead, booster, and war- rotor’s way, allowing it to arm.
head explosives initiate in sequence destroying Upon direct impact with a target or when
the target. The explosive train located in front the proximity switch senses the presence of an
of the base element consists of the lead cup, air target, a firing signal is sent to the M774
booster, and Comp A3 explosive. The warhead base element. The base element’s firing capaci-
explosive is contained in the body with a tor provides the necessary current to initiate
shaped copper liner, in front of the booster, the M69 detonator, which initiates the lead,
The liner provides the penetration capability booster, and warhead explosives in sequence. A
for the system. copper jet is formed by the detonation of the
An aluminum fin assembly with tracer is warhead. This copper jet provides the capacity
attached to the aft end of the subprojectile by to defeat the ground target.
way of an aluminum fin adapter. The fin has
beveled leading edges and T-tabs on the outside Tabulated Data:
diameter to increase the effective fin area.
Spin, which is induced by a twist in the fin Complete round:
blade, provides the subcaliber projectile with Type ------------------------------- Fixed, High Ex-
greater in-flight stability and accuracy. plosive Antitank
Antihelicopter
multipurpose w/
Functioning: tracer
Weight ---------------------------- 50.1 lb (22.7 kg)
The operational characteristics of the Length ---------------------------- 38.74 in.
M830A1 test cartridges is basically the same as (984 mm)
that which is utilized for all HEAT-T tank Assembly drawing ------------ 12912208
ammunition. After setting the proximity sen-
sor to the designated target and cambering Temperature Limits:
the cartridge, a voltage is applied to the primer.
As current flows through the primer, the Firing:
igniter charge is initiated which, in turn, initi- Lower limit ---------------------- -25°F (-32°C)
ates the benite strands. The burning benite, Upper limit ---------------------- +125°F (+52°C)
which is evenly distributed within the primer Storage:
body initiates the propellant charge. The Lower limit ---------------------- -50°F (-46.0°C)
expanding gases generated by the burning pro- Upper limit ---------------------- +145°F
pellant expel the projectile into the gun barrel (+63.0°C)
leaving only the metal case base and primer
body behind. During the propellant burn, the Performance:
tracer element in the fin assembly is ignited
which provides the projectile with tracking visi- Chamber pressure (peak) ------ (66620 psi @
bility. The silicone rubber seal and obturator 49°C; 6700 bars
band at the base of the projectile prevent blow- @ 125°F
by of propellant gas during travel in the barrel. Velocity (nominal) --------------- 4626 ft/sec
The obturating band and retaining ring also (1410 m/sec
2-118
TM 43-0001-28
2-119
TM 43-0001-28
2-120
TM 43-0001-28
CARTRIDGE, 120 MILLIMETER, HE-OR-T, M908
Type Classification: metal case base and seal assembly (all are currently
used on the M829A1). The projectile consists of a
TC - STD, 7 Feb 2003. (M908) subcaliber projectile and three piece aluminum sabot.
The subcaliber projectile combines a fuzing system
Urgent fielding to the Eighth U.S. Army in and a chemical energy warhead (Composition A3
Korea, 29 Aug 1997. (XM908) Type II). The three segment sabot is secured to the
warhead body by a nylon obturator and a steel retain-
NOTE
ing ring. The fuzing system includes: M774 base
element, flexible communication circuit, and frontal
Ammunition marked with XM908 impact switch assembly (FISA). The conical nose of
is identical to M908. the projectile consists of the FISA coupled to the war-
head body and a steel nose coupled to the FISA,
Use: which closes upon impact with a ground target. A
flexible electrical cable carries the signal of FISA
This cartridge is a high explosive, obstacle reduc- closure to the M774 base element. An inertial switch
tion, tactical service round with tracer. The M908 is in the M774 base element act as a backup to the
used in the 120mm, smooth bore M256 cannon. FISA. Either switch will delay the function of the
warhead beyond the point of impact with the target.
Description: This delayed functioning is ideal for the reduction of
concrete ground targets.
The Cartridge; 120mm, HE-OR-T, M908 is a
high explosive, obstacle reduction, tactical service The M774 base element is a dual environment
round with tracer. The M908 is used in the 120mm, safe and arm (S&A) device. The M774 receives an
M256 smooth bore tank and is a fin stabilized round electric firing pulse from the FISA which then trig-
with a discarding sabot. The baseline design contains gers the base element electronics to fire the M69 elec-
a propulsion system consisting of a combustible car- tric detonator. The M69 detonator is contained in the
tridge case, case adaptor, nineteen-perforated hexago- rotor which provides a physical separation of the
nal JA-2 propellant, a propellant containment device M69 detonator from the fuze electronics until the
(cloth bag), and an M129 primer assembled to a subprojectile has traveled a safe distance down-
range. The first safety feature of the mechanical
Change 10 2.120.1
TM 43-0001-28
S&A lock consists of three leafs and a spring, Upon muzzle exit, the air resistance against the
originated so as to release the rotor upon forward front of the sabot breaks the retaining ring and when
acceleration. The second safety feature is a drag the obturating band around the sabot breaks, the sabot
weight which senses the decelerating force/drag of falls away in three pieces leaving only the subprojec-
the projectile as it leaves the muzzle. As the drag tile to travel to the target. The fin assembly with six
weight senses drag, it moves out of the way of the equally spaced fins, imparts spin to the subprojectile,
rotor allowing the rotor to rotate to the armed position thereby stabilizing its flight aerodynamics.
as designed.
The accelerating of the projectile in the gun tube
Once the M774 base element is armed and allows the release mechanism to release the rotor
receives an electrical firing pulse to trigger the deto- from the first safe position. As the projectile travels
nator, the detonator, lead, booster, and warhead downbore the acceleration forces decrease until the
explosives initiate in sequence destroying the target. rotor can overcome the forces and start its rotation to
The explosive train located in front of the base ele- the armed position. The inbore acceleration of the
ment consists of the lead cup, booster, and Comp A3 fuze allows the setback voltage generator to charge
explosive. The warhead explosive is contained in the up the firing capacitor. As the projectile leave the
body with a shaped copper liner, in front of the gun muzzle, the drag weight senses the increased
booster. The liner provides the penetration capability drag forces and moves out of the rotor’s way, allow-
for the system. ing it to arm.
An aluminum fin assembly with tracer is Upon direct impact with a target, a firing signal is
attached to the aft end of the subprojectile by way of sent to the M774 base element. The base element’s
an aluminum fin adaptor. The fin has beveled leading firing capacitor provides the necessary current to ini-
edges and T-tabs on the outside diameter to increase tiate the M609 detonator, which initiates the lead,
the effective fin area. Spin, which is inducted by a booster, and warhead explosives in sequence.
twist in the fin blade, provides the subcaliber projec-
tile with greater in-flight stability and accuracy. Tabulated Data:
Change 10 2-120.3
TM 43-0001-28
2-120.4 Change 10
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: tible case. This generates gases which drive the
projectile from the gun and ignites the tracer ele-
STD - Dec 84. ment. The flight characteristics simulate those
of the service round, but does not result in an
Use: explosion or penetration upon target impact.
This cartridge is a target practice round to Tabulated Data:
simulate the ballistics of the M830 High
Explosive Antitank Multipurpose with Tracer Complete round:
ammunition. The cartridge is fired from the Type ------------------------------- Fixed, target
120-mm smooth bore M256 cannon. practice
Weight ---------------------------- 53.4 lb (24.2 kg)
Description: Length ---------------------------- 38.6 in.
(981 mm)
The M831 cartridge external appearance Assembly drawing ------------ 12527100
is identical to that of the M830 HEAT-MP-T Color ------------------------------ Blue w/white
service round. Internally the round does not markings
contain any explosives, shaped charge liner
base fuze or nose cap. The round consists of a Temperature Limits:
steel body with aluminum spike and plastic obtu-
rator, in addition to a fin and boom assembly Firing:
with tracer. The complete round propellant sys- Lower limit ---------------------- -50°F (-46.0°C)
tem comprises a stub metal case with combus- Upper limit ---------------------- +145°F
tible sidewall and M123 primer. The propellant (+63.0°C)
is a single perforated stick propellant both Storage:
bagged and unbagged with additional segments Lower limit ---------------------- -50°F (-46.0°C)
fitted over each fin. Upper limit ---------------------- +145°F
(+63.0°C)
Functioning:
Performance:
The M831 is loaded and fired in the nor-
mal manner from the 120-mm M256 smooth Chamber pressure (peak) ------ 73,950 psi @
bore tank gun. When the electric primer in the 70°F
breech of the weapon is initiated, the resulting Velocity (nominal) --------------- 3740 ft/sec
flash ignites the propelling charge and combus-
2-121
TM 43-0001-28
2-122
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 4709-A
Type Classification: tible case cap, case base and seal assembly are
the same components used on the presently
STD - April 23, 1993. fielded M830 and M831 cartridges. The inter-
nal propulsion system for the M831A1 consists
Use: of M125 primer, M14 propellant, and tracer.
2-123
TM 43-0001-28
2-124
TM 43-0001-28
U
AR 0668-A
STD June 84. The M865 is loaded and fired from the
120-mm tank gun in the normal manner. Upon
Use: initiation of the electric primer in the breech of
the weapon, the resulting flash ignites the pro-
This cartridge is a kinetic energy, target pelling charge and combustible case generating
practice round for use with the 120-mm smooth gases which drive the projectile from the gun
bore M256 cannon. It is designed to simulate and ignites the tracer. The rear seal of the
the service round characteristics at reduced max- sabot prevents gas leakage between the sabot
imum ranges to allow practice firings on short segments and the driving forces (gases) propel-
range proving grounds and training areas. ling the subprojectile down bore. Upon leaving
the gun, aerodynamic forces cause the sabot to
Description: separate from the subprojectile allowing the sub-
projectile to continue to target, while the sabot
The cartridge, 120-mm: TPCSDS-T, M865 segments fall quickly to earth. The tail cone seg-
contains a propulsion system consisting of a ment of the subprojectile, due to the nine hole
stub metal case with combustible sidewall, gran- (old design) or six slot arrangement, causes aero-
ular propellant, and electric M125 primer, while dynamic slowing of the subprojectile to limit its
the projectile consists of subprojectile and alumi- range to 8000 meters.
num sabot. The core is a one-piece steel design
with a tail cone assembly which is assembled Tabulated Data:
into the sabot by means of threads. The tail
cone contains nine holes, or six slots, which in Complete round:
conjunction with the conical shape provide stabi- Type ------------------------------- Fixed,
lization. Reduced range is achieved by the TPCSDS-T
aerodynamic blocking effect of the holes, or Weight ---------------------------- 41.9 lb (19.0 kg)
slots. The tail cone assembly also contains a Length ---------------------------- 34.7 in. max
tracer. The aluminum sabot is composed of Assembly drawing:
three 120° noninterchangeable segments with Standard Sabot (old) ---------- 12525000
internal screw threads matching those on the l-Inch shorter sabot ---------- 12525000
outer diameter of the subprojectile. The sabot New Alliant F3 design -------- 28251796
has a silicone rubber seal at the rear to prevent New Olin F3 design ------------ 700062
gas leakage. Color ----------------------------- Blue w/white
The weight of the complete cartridge is markings
approximately 19.0 kg (41.9 lb) and the weight
of the subprojectile is approximately 3.2 kg (7.1
lb).
2-125
TM 43-0001-28
2-126
TM 43-0001-28
Differences Between NSN’s: (cont. ) Eliminated the inner ring and access holes in
case cover.
1315-01-288-5545*
Metal container (PA116)
6 hole cone
1315-01-288-5545*
l-inch shorter sabot
6 slot cone (Olin)
Marking located on front bourrelet or with
reduced - letter height (6.35-mm) and two lines l-inch shorter sabot
on sabot midsection
Marking located on front bourrelet or with
Sabot without nylon holding ring bourrelet reduced letter height (6.35-mm) and two lines
on sabot midsection
Metal container (PA116)
The propulsion system uses M14 propellant
Markings: Typical markings for the projectile rather than LKL propellant used in the current
are shown in figure 1. A difference in location M865. Eliminated the inner ring, subprojectile
and size (fig. 2) will distinguish the M865 with break groove and access holes in case cover.
the slotted cone and reduced sabot size, NSN
1315-01-288-5545 from the 9 hole cone and stan- Metal container (PA116)
dard length sabot as follows:
*NOTE: Cartridges of this NSN must be
1315-01-288-5545* replaced in metal containers of the same lot
number due to the shortened sabot requiring a
6 slot cone (Alliant) different internal container support.
2-127
TM 43-0001-28
2-128
TM 43-0001-28
2-129
TM 43-0001-28
2-130
TM 43-0001-28
M409A2 ------- Std DA Letter 1976 This cartridge is fired from 152-mm gun-
M409A1 ------- Std AMCTC 8865 launchers primarily as an armor-defeating
M409 ----------- C&T AMCTC 8965 round with additional antipersonnel capability.
2-131
TM 43-0001-28
The projectile consists of a forged steel The M409A2 model has the improved
body fitted with a steel windshield and a fluted M509A1 PIBD fuze and has the full frontal
copper cone liner to shape the high explosive area impact switch enabling the projectile to be
charge. The liner is held in place by a steel lock- effective on all areas of the ogive.
ing ring. The windshield is threaded to the lock-
ing ring and houses an insulator and wire eye- Tabulated Data:
let connector assembly. The wire connector
assembly connects the fuze with the control Complete round:
power supply housed in a two-piece windshield Type ------------------------------- HEAT-T-MP
cap. The control power supply provides the Weight ---------------------------- 48.5 lb
point-initiating, base-detonating fuze with elec- M4WIA2, 50.5 lb
trical energy The projectile is loaded with Length ---------------------------- 27.0 in.
Composition B, and the fuze is fitted in a cavity Cannon used with ------------- M81 series,
of the explosive charge. The tracer is contained M162
in the base plug and is assembled to a steel fuze
locking cup in the base of the projectile. A sin- Projectile:
tered iron rotating band, forward of the base, Body material ------------------ Forged steel
provides spin and obturation. Cartridge Case Color (Old) ---------------------- Black w/yellow
M205 used in M409A2 and M409A1 is a two- markings
piece assembly of base and body made of high- (New) -------------------------- Black w/white
density felted nitrocellulose, inert fibers, and markings and
resin. The body, containing a bagged propelling yellow band
charge, is attached to the projectile by a steel Filler and weight -------------- Comp, B, 6.3 lb
mounting ring and aluminum case locking ring.
The base houses the electric ignition system Components: M409A2 M409A1 M409
and is cemented to the body with a special nitro-
cellulose lacquer. Cartridge Case M157 used in Cartridge
Cartridge M409 is similar to the M205 in shape case M205 M205 M157
and function, but is of a different non-metallic Propelling
flammable material. The M157 case is more vul- charge M189 M189 M189
nerable to fracture on impact than the M205, Primer M91 Electric M91
and the igniter primer is of a different design, Tracer M13 M13 M13
The body is attached to the projectile by epoxy Fuze M539A1 PIBD- XM539E1
resin and a case locking ring. M539
Performance:
Functioning: Maximum range ---------------- 9900 yd
(9000 m)
Electric current from the firing mecha- Muzzle velocity ---------------- 2240 fps
nism of the weapon initiates the ignition ele- (683 reps)
ment/initiator. The resulting flash ignites the Temperature Limits:
propellant, and the burning propellant gener-
ates gases to force the projectile from the gun Firing:
tube and concurrently ignite the tracer. When Lower limit ---------------------- -40°F (-40°C)
the round is used against armor; electrical Upper limit ---------------------- + 125°F
energy from the control power supply in the (+ 52.0°C)
nose of the projectile is fed to the fuze on Storage:
impact. Functioning of the fuze detonates the Lower limit ---------------------- -80°F (-62.2°C)
shaped explosive charge of Composition B to col- (for period not
lapse the copper cone and create a high-velocity more than 3
focused shock wave. The intensity of the shock- days)
wave causes failure of the target armor, and a Upper limit ---------------------- +160°F
jet of metal particles penetrates the interior of (+71.1°C) (for
the target. For antipersonnel use, the round is period not more
fired so the fuze will function on graze or direct than 4 hr/day)
impact on target. Blast and fragmentation cre- * Packing ---------------------------- 1 cartridge per
ated by detonation of’ the explosive charge fiber container;
inflicts casualties. 1 container per
wooden box
2-132
TM 43-0001-28
UNO serial number -------------- 0006 Probe adapter will not be used when fir-
DOD hazard class ---------------- 1.1 ing rounds assembled with Cartridge Case
Storage compatibility ----------- E M205.
DOT shipping class -------------- A
DOT designation ----------------- AMMUNITION References:
FOR CANNON
WITH SB 700-20
EXPLOSIVE AMC-P 700-3-3
PROJECTILE TM 9-2350-230-12
DODAC ----------------------------- 1320-D381 TM 9-2350-232-10
Drawing number (M409) ------- 9204196 TM 9-1300-251-20
(M409A1) --------------------- 9257471
(M409A2) ---------------------- 9323952
2-133
TM 43-0001-28
2-134
TM 43-0001-28
2-135
TM 43-0001-28
2-136
TM 43-0001-28
M411A3 ----- Std AMCTC 9103 dtd 1972. Electric current from the firing mechanism initi-
M411A2 ----- Std AMCTC 9103 dtd 1972. ates the ignition element/primer and the result-
M411A1 ------ C&T, AMCTC 9103 dtd 1972. ing flash ignites the propellant. The burning
propellant generates gases which force the pro-
Use: jectile from the gun tube and concurrently
ignite the tracer. Except for the tracer, which
This cartridge is designed for training in marks the flight of the projectile, Cartridges
gunnery and fire control with 152-mm gun M411A3, M411A2, and M411A1 are non-
launchers. functioning.
2-137
TM 43-0001-28
2-138
TM 43-0001-28
2-139
TM 43-0001-28
2-140
TM 43-0001-28
2-141
TM 43-0001-28
2-142
TM 43-0001-28
Description: Functioning:
The complete round consists of a one- Electric current from the firing mecha-
piece, forged steel projectile loaded with high nism of the weapon initiates the ignition ele-
explosive assembled to a nonmetallic cartridge ment/initiator. The resultant flash through the
case. The projectile is fitted at the nose with a primer tube ignites the propellant, and the burn-
point-detonating (PD) fuze and at the base with ing propellant generates gases which ignite the
a tracer adapter. The adapter is threaded to tracer and force the projectile from the gun
the projectile base, and is designed to secure t u b e . The superquick point-detonating fuze
the projectile to the cartridge case as well as to functions on impact with the target or on graze.
hold the tracer. A gilding metal rotating hand Functioning of the fuze detonates the explosive
encircles the projectile 1-3/4 inches f’orward of charge which creates blast and fragmentation.
the base. Cartridge Case M157 used with this
round is a two-piece assembly of base and body,
2-143
TM 43-0001-28
2-144
TM 43-0001-28
Use: Functioning:
2-145
TM 43-0001-28
2-146
TM 43-0001-28
2-147
TM 43-0001-28
2-148
TM 43-0001-28
2-149
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1300-251-20
2-150
TM 43-0001-28
2-151
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1300-251-20
2-152
TM 43-0001-28
Std. OTCM 36841 dtd 1958. The complete round consists of a steel pro-
jectile and a propelling charge assembly. The
projectile body is a monobloc slug with a blunt
Use: ogive and hardened face. A forged aluminum
windshield is attached to the front of the solid
This armor piercing round has a high veloc- projectile body and two separate gilding metal
ity projectile designed for use in 120-mm tank rotating bands are located near the base of the
guns against armored targets. body. A tracer is threaded into the base. The
propelling charge assembly consists of a car-
tridge case, propellant, and a percussion primer.
2-153
TM 43-0001-28
2-154
TM 43-0001-28
2-155
TM 43-0001-28
2-156
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: case filled with propellant and a primer. The tri-
ple-base propellant is packed loose in the
Std. OTCM 38009 dtd 1962. cartridge case and held in place with distance
wadding. A plastic plug is used to seal the
Use: mouth of the cartridge case.
2-157
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1300-251-20
2-158
TM 43-0001-28
2-159
TM 43-0001-28
rotating band engages the barrel rifling to Upper limit ---------------------- +160°F
impart spin for stabilization in flight. The obtu- (+71.1°C) (for
rating band expands to prevent leakage of gas period not more
pressure past the projectile, and is discarded on than 4 hr/day)
leaving the weapon. Depending upon the type *Packing ---------------------------- 6 projectiles per
fuze employed, the projectile is detonated pallet
either on impact or on approach to the target. *Pallet:
Weight ---------------------------- 948 lb
Difference Between Models: Dimensions --------------------- 42-3/16 x 25-5/8
x 17-1/8 in.
Model M437A2 is filled with Comp B. Cube ------------------------------- 10.6 cu ft
Model M437A1 is filled with TNT.
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
Tabulated Data: Catalog for complete packing data including
NSN’s.
Projectile:
Type ------------------------------- HE Shipping and Storage Data:
Weight Zone Information: UNO serial number -------------- 0168
WEIGHT ZONE DOD hazard class ---------------- (21) 1.1
LOADED PROJECTILE (W/O FUZE) Storage compatibility group -- D
DOT shipping class -------------- A
DOT designation ----------------- EXPLOSIVE
PROJECTILE
DODAC ----------------------------- 1320-D572
(M437A2,
M437A1) w/sup-
plementary
charge; 1320-
Length: D591 (M437A1,
W/U lifting plug ---------------- 34.14 in. M437A2 w/o
W/lifting plug ------------------- 37.23 in. (max) supplementary
Cannon (weapon) used with -- M113, M113A1 charge)
Body material ------------------ Forged steel Assembly drawing number --- 8837902
Color ------------------------------ Olive drab
w/yellow mark- Ballistics: (M113 and M113A1 Cannons)
ings
Filler and weight:
M437A2 -------------------------- Comp B, 31 lb;
Supp Chg, 0.30
lb TNT
M437A1 -------------------------- TNT, 30 lb;
Supp Chg, 0.30
lb TNT
Components:
Propelling charge ------------- M86 series
Primer ---------------------------- M82
Fuzes ------------------------------ PD, M572; *When firing M86 series Propelling Charge at
M739, MTSQ, Zone 1 in a cold weapon, expect the muzzle
M582 prox, velocity to exceed the service velocity (1,675
M728, M732 fps) by up to 100 fps resulting in extended
range.
Temperature Limits:
References:
Firing:
Lower limit ---------------------- -40°F (-40°C) AMC-P 700-3-3
Upper limit ---------------------- +125°F TM 9-2300-216-10
(+52.0°C) TM 9-1300-206
Storage: TM 9-1300-251-20
Lower limit ---------------------- -80°F (-62.2°C) TM 9-1300-251-34
(for period not TM 9-1300-250
more than 3
days)
2-160
TM 43-0001-28
Std AMCTC 2819 dtd 1964. Dummy Projectile M458 is used with
Dummy Propelling Charge M98. Both compo-
nents are inert and are used as a drill round to
train troops in handling the ammunition and
loading the weapon.
2-161
TM 43-0001-28
2-162
TM 43-0001-28
2-163
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning: Weight:
Service ------------------------- 660 lb
The cannon primer is initiated, igniting Reduced ----------------------- 315 lb
the propelling charge. The expanding propel- Primer ------------------------- Standard, 16-in.
lant gases propel the projectile forward. The Performance:
rotating band around the projectile engages the Maximum range --------------- 36,576 m
rifling m the barrel, imparting spin and obtura- (40,000 yd)
tion to the projectile. The expanding propellant Muzzle velocity ---------------- 822.96 mps
gases force the projectile through the barrel (2700 fps)
with the velocity required to reach the target
area. The fuze timer is initiated when the projec- Temperature Limits:
tile is fired. After the set time in flight, the
fuze functions initiating the expelling charge. Firing:
The force from the expelling charge detonation Lower limit ---------------------- -29°C (-20°F)
pushes the grenade load against the base plug, Upper limit ---------------------- +54.4°C
which shears the pins and ejects the grenades (+130°F)
into the air stream. Centrifugal force disperses Storage:
the grenades radially from the projectile line of Lower limit ---------------------- -29°C (-20°F)
flight. When each grenade impacts the target Upper limit ---------------------- + 54.4°C
area, an ejection charge functions the grenade 4 (+130°F)
to 6 feet above the impact surface. The grenade *Packing:
explodes in an air burst designed to inflict per- Pallet of 2 projectiles --------- MK 3 MOD 0
sonnel casualties in the target area Pallet adapter ------------------ MK 88 MOD 0
Tabulated Data: *Pallet:
Weight (pallet and
Complete round: 2 projectiles) ----------------- 4,100 lb
Type ------------------------------- HE Dimensions --------------------- 69.0 x 41.0 x
Weight ---------------------------- 1,880 lb 26.0 in.
Length ---------------------------- 65.6 in. Cube ------------------------------- 42.5 cu ft
Cannon used with ------------- Naval Rifle,
16-inch/50 *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
Projectile: Catalog for complete packing data including
Body material ------------------ Forged steel NSN’s.
Color------------------------------ Olive drab
w/yellow dia- Shipping and Storage Data:
monds and yel-
low markings UNO serial number -------------- 0169
Filler and weight -------------- Explosive DOD hazard class ---------------- (18) 1.2
Comp A5, 19 lb Storage compatibility group -- D
Fuze ------------------------------- MT, M565E1 DOT shipping class -------------- A
Propelling charge: DOT designation ----------------- EXPLOSIVE
Type ------------------------------- SPD PROJECTILE
DODAC ----------------------------- 1320-D875
Drawing number ----------------- 9235148
2-164
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 3
3-1
TM 43-0001-28
3-2
TM 43-0001-28
Obsolete OTCM 37119 dtd 1959. The cartridge is inert and nonfunctioning.
3-3
TM 43-0001-28
3-4
TM 43-0001-28
3-5
TM 43-0001-28
Operational Characteristic
References:
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1300-251-20
3-6 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-7
TM 43-0001-28
References:
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1300-251-20
3-8 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-9
TM 43-0001-28
3-1o
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
Change 1 3-11
TM 43-0001-28
3-12
TM 43-0001-28
3-13
TM 43-0001-28
3-14
TM 43-0001-28
Description: Functioning:
The projectile consists of a hollow steel If the projectile is unfuzed, the closing
forging with a boattail base, a streamlined plug is removed, and a fuze is assembled to the
ogive, and gilding metal rotating band. The pro- projectile prior to adjusting the charge and load-
jectile cavity is filled with cast WP. A steel nose ing the cartridge into the weapon. Impact of the
adapter, having a female fuze thread, with a weapon firing pin results in the initiation of the
press fitted burster casing, is threaded into the percussion primer which, in turn, ignites the
nose of the projectile providing a seal for the black powder in the flash tube. The flash tube
filler. A burster charge is placed inside the provides for uniform ignition of the propelling
burster casing and a fuze is threaded into the charge producing a rapid expansion of the pro-
adapter. The cartridge case contains a percus- pellant gas which propels the projectile out of
sion primer assembly and seven individually the weapon tube. Engagement of the projectile
bagged and numbered propelling charge incre-
3-15
TM 43-0001-28
3-16
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
Change 1 3-17
TM 43-0001-28
3-18
TM 43-0001-28
3-19
TM 43-0001-28
3-20 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations: References:
Change 1 3-21
TM 43-0001-28
3-22
TM 43-0001-28
3-23
TM 43-0001-28
AMC-P 700-3-3
SB 700-20
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
3-24 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-25
TM 43-0001-28
sion of the propellant gas which propels the pro- Filler and weight --------------- HC 12.3 lb
jectile out of the weapon tube. Engagement of
the projectile rotating band with the rifling of Components:
the weapon tube imparts spin to the projectile Cartridge case ------------------- M14B4 (3 pc
providing in-flight stability. The projectile func- spiral steel) or
tions above ground at a predetermined height M14B1 (drawn
based upon time of flight. The fuze initiates the steel)
black powder in the expelling charge which Propelling charge -------------- M67, 2.83 lb
flashes through the center hole of the baffle
plate initiating the first-fire mix in the canis- Chg Wt in Oz Approx Type Web Approx
ters. The burning black powder generates gas
pressure against the baffle plate which, 8.6 II 0.014
through the canisters, causes the base plate 1.4 II 0.014
and canisters to leave the projectile. The first- 22.5 I 0.026
fire mix initiates the smoke charge. The canis- 3.8 I 0.026
ters burn for 40 to 90 seconds. 5.8 I 0.026
8.8 I 0.026
Difference Between Models: 14.3 I 0.026
M84 M84B1 M84A1 Primer ----------------------------- M28B2, M28A2
Body forging T r a n s o m T r a n s o m N o Performance:
below below transom Using M52, M52A1 and M101/M101Al howit-
Fuze Thd Fuze Thd zers:
3-26
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
Change 1 3-27
TM 43-0001-28
3-28
TM 43-0001-28
3-29
TM 43-0001-28
3-30
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification
OBS MSR 11756003.
3-31
TM 43-0001-28
References:
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
3-32 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-33
TM 43-0001-28
3-34 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations: References:
SB 700-20
The M501/M501Al fuze is not dropsafe. AMC-P 700-3-3
Dropping or rough handling of a projectile TM 9-1015-203-12
assembled with fuze MTSQ M501/M501A1 can TM 9-1015-234-10
and has resulted in fuze functioning and expul- TM 9-1300-251-20
sion of projectile base plate and contents. TM 9-1300-251-34
3-35
TM 43-0001-28
3-36
TM 43-0001-28
AR 199730-A
3-37
TM 43-0001-28
3-38
TM 43-0001-28
Change 9 3-39
TM 43-0001-28
3-40
TM 43-0001-28
3-41
TM 43-0001-28
AMC-P 700-3-3
SB 700-20
TM 9-1300-251-20&P
3-42 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-43
TM 43-0001-28
3-44 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations: References:
Do not fire or store Cartridge M360 assem- SB 700-20
bled with Burster M40 (loaded with tetrytol) at AMC-P 700-3-3
temperatures exceeding +125°F (+52°C). This TM 9-1015-203-12
restriction is not applicable to Burster M40A1. TM 9-1015-234-10
Cartridges assembled with Burster M40A1 TM 9-1300-251-20
(M40E1) are authorized for use in all 105mm
howitzer cannons. Cartridges assembled with
Burster M40 are authorized for use in all
105mm howitzers except M108 and M102.
3-45
TM 43-0001-28
3-46
TM 43-0001-28
3-47
TM 43-0001-28
References:
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
3-48 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-49
TM 43-0001-28
Propelling charge:
Model------------------------------ M67
Components:
3-50
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-51
TM 43-0001-28
3-52
TM 43-0001-28
3-53
TM 43-0001-28
3-54
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-55
TM 43-0001-28
3-56
TM 43-0001-28
3-57
TM 43-0001-28
detonator, M7 relay, four radially oriented M86 it will function within three meters of the can-
detonators and a pyrotechnic composition non muzzle. If set for time, i.e., 1/2-100
smoke marker pellet. The MT Fuze M563 seconds, the fuze will function 75 meters prior
series is assembled into the fuze adapter. The to set time for optimum palyload dispersal. The
cartridge case contains a percussion primer payload pattern of dispersal is shown in Figure
assembly and two individually bagged propel- AR 199740. The tracer provides visual tracking
ling charge increments, one numbered Zone 6 of projectile trajectory.
and the second, Zone 7. The base of the car-
tridge case is drilled and the primer assembly Tabulated Data:
is pressed into the base. The percussion primer
assembly consists of a percussion ignition ele- Complete round:
ment and perforated flash tube containing Type ------------------------------- APERS-T
benite. The two increment bags are tied Weight ----------------------------- 38.25 lb
together with acrylic cord. The 6th increment Length ---------------------------- 34.153 in. (max)
is assembled around the primer flash tube at Cannon (weapon) used with M2A1, M2A2,
the base end of the cartridge case. The 7th (M101,
increment is assembled around the flash tube M101A1), M137
toward the mouth of the cartridge case. The (M102) (L20A1
fuze may be set for muzzle action, for function- (Ml19)
ing at a minimum of 1/2 second or in tenths of Projectile:
a second up to 100 seconds after firing. Body material ------------------ Aluminum/
Steel
Functioning: Color ------------------------------ Olive drab
wlyellow band,
Prior to loading, the propelling charge is white markings
adjusted by cutting the cord and removing Zone and a row of
7 if Zone 6 is to be fired. If Zone 7 is to be fired, white diamonds
the charge is not touched. Also, if other than Filler and weight -------------- 8,000-8 gr
muzzle action is desired, the fuze is set. The car- flechettes. 9.145
tridge is then loaded into the chamber of the lb
cannon. Impact of the weapon firing pin Components:
results in the initiation of the percussion Cartridge case ------------------ M14B4
primer which, in turn, ignites the black powder Propelling charge -------------- XM121
in the flash tube. The flash tube provides for Increment loading assy ------ 6.2 oz propel-
uniform ignition of the propelling charge produc- lant, M30A1
ing a rapid expansion of the propellant gas single perfora-
which propels the projectile out of the weapon tion, type II,
tube and initiates the M13 Tracer. Engagement 0.019 Web. 27.4
of the projectile rotating band with the rifling oz propellant
of the weapon tube imparts spin to the projec- M30A1, multi
tile providing inflight stability. When the fuze perforation,
functions, it initiates the pyrotechnic composi- type I, 0.039
tion smoke marker, the four radial M86 detona- Web. Charge,
tors, and M7 relay simultaneously. The four Propelling for
detonators break the forward body into four lon- Ctg. APERS
gitudinal pieces and projectile spin disperses M546
the first four tiers of flechettes. Projectile for- Primer ---------------------------- M90
ward velocity is imparted to the flechettes. The Benite strands ------------------ 380+/-grains
M7 relay initiates the M87 detonator which Percussion primer drawing - 7645339
flashes through the flash tube formed by the Tracer ----------------------------- M13
tiers initiating the base charge. The base 1.7 grains igniter composition
charge then propels the last five tiers of projec- 5.5 grains tracer composition
tiles from the connector and spin disperses the Fuze ------------------------------- MT-M563-E1,
flechettes. If the fuze is set for muzzle action, -E2, -E3, -E4
3-58
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
Change 1 3-59
TM 43-0001-28
3-60
TM 43-0001-28
3-61
TM 43-0001-28
Igniter composition:
Constituent Parts by wt
Delay composition:
Constituent Parts by wt
Performance:
3-62
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-63
TM 43-0001-28
3-64
TM 43-0001-28
3-65
TM 43-0001-28
Flash composition:
Rocket propellant:
Grain ------------------------------- HTPB
Weight ----------------------------- 2.2 lb
Temperature Limits:
Firing:
Lower limit ----------------------- -50°F (-45.5°C)
Upper limit ----------------------- 145°F (63°C)
Storage:
Lower limit ----------------------- -65°F (-53.8°C)
Upper limit ----------------------- 160°F (71.1°C)
3-66
TM 43-0001-28
References:
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-1300-251-34
Change 1 3-67
TM 43-0001-28
3-68
TM 43-0001-28
Std AMCTC dtd Oct 94. Rocket "OFF-MODE" - If the projectile is unfuzed,
the closing plug is removed and a fuze is assembled
Use: to the projectile and, if required, is set. The car-
tridge is loaded into the weapon. Upon firing,
This cartridge is a high explosive, rocket-assisted impact of the weapon firing pin results in the initia-
round with extended range capability used for frag- tion of the percussion primer which, in turn, ignites
mentation, blast and mining support of ground the black powder in the flash tube. The flash tube
troops and armored columns provides for uniform ignition of the propelling
. charge producing a rapid expansion of the propel-
Description: ling gas which propels the projectile out of the
weapon tube. Engagement of the projectile rotating
The projectile consists of two pieces, a streamlined band with the rifling of the weapon tube imparts
warhead and rocket motor body of boattail design. spin to the projectile providing in-flight stability.
The nose of the warhead is threaded for a fuze and Projectile functioning is dependent upon the fuze
the warhead is filled with TNT having a deep cavity used and may function on impact (instantaneous or
and supplementary charge. The rocket motor body delay), function above ground either at a predeter-
contains the rocket grain and delay ignition system, mined height based upon time of flight, or function
contained at the rear of the body. The delay ignition in proximity with target area. Fuze function deto-
system is fitted with a cap. A copper rotating band nates the HE projectile filler resulting in projectile
is welded to the rocket motor body. The body is fragmentation and blast.
threaded to the warhead to complete the projectile
assembly. The cartridge case contains a primer and
seven individually bagged and numbered propel-
ling charge increments. The base of the cartridge
case is drilled and a percussion primer assembly is
pressed into the base. The percussion primer
assembly consists of a percussion ignition element
and a perforated flash tube containing black pow-
der.
Change 8 3-68.1
TM 43-0001-28
Rocket "ON-MODE" - The fuze is assembled to the Primer .................................... Dwg No.
projectile as in the rocket "OFF-MODE". The cap 8838130
on the delay igniter is removed. The cartridge is Black powder ......................... 300 grains
loaded into the weapon. Upon firing, the burning
propellant gases initiate the delay ignition system. Pyrotechnic Delay Assembly:
Approximately 16 seconds later (the projectile has
left the tube and is traveling down-range), the delay
ignition system ignites the rocket motor. The rocket No. Increments Weight Composition
motor burns for 2 seconds boosting the projectile
velocity resulting in a greater projectile range. Fuze 7 1000 mg (ea) Delay
initiation, as described for Rocket "OFF-MODE", 1 275 mg Igniter
detonates the projectile HE filler resulting in projec- 1 300 mg Flash
tile fragmentation and blast.
Delay Composition:
Tabulated Data:
Constituent Parts by Weight
Complete round:
Type .......................................... HERA Potassium Perchlorate .................. 14.5 ± 0.25
Weight....................................... 37.2 lb Tungsten ....................................... 50.0 ± 5.0
Length....................................... 32.3 in. Vinyl Alcohol-Acetate
Cannon (weapon) used with ..... M119, Resins (solids)........................... 1.0 ± 0.1
M101A1, Barium Chromate ......................... 35.5 ± 5.0
M102
Igniter Composition:
Projectile:
Warhead body material............. High fragmen- Constituent Parts by Weight
tation (HF1)
steel forging Diatomaceous Earth ..................... 10.0 ± 1.0
Color ......................................... Olive drab Zirconium ..................................... 65.0 ± 1.0
w/yellow mark- Iron Oxide .................................... 25.0 ± 1.0
ings Vinyl Alcohol-Acetate
Filler and weight....................... TNT, 5.8 lb Resins (solids)........................... 1.0 ± 0.1
Fuzes......................................... PD M557,
M739 SER, Flash composition:
PROX
M732A2, Constituent Parts by Weight
MTSQ M582
SER, ET M767 Zirconium ..................................... 58.0 ± 1.0
Supplemental charge ................ Dwg No. Chromium Oxide.......................... 16.0 ± 1.0
8797090 Molybdenum Trioxide.................. 25.0 ± 1.0
Rocket grain ............................. HTPB Base2.2 Vinyl Alcohol-Acetate
lb Resins (solids)........................... 1.0 ± 0.1
Rocket motor body ................... Steel alloy forg-
ing Temperature Limits:
3-68.2 Change 8
TM 43-0001-28
Performance at 70°F Using M102 Howitzer: DOT shipping class ...................... CLASS A
EXPLOSIVE
Charge 7: DOT designation .......................... CARTRIDGES
Maximum range ....................... 11,760 m, FOR WEAP-
13,067 yd ONS WITH
Muzzle velocity ........................ 1,604 FPS, EXPLOSIVE
486 MPS PROJECTILE
Charge 7R: DODAC........................................ 1315-C544
Maximum range ....................... 16,620 m, Drawing number........................... 9391033
18,467 yd
Muzzle velocity ........................ 1,604 FPS, Limitations:
486 MPS
Firing restricted to zone 7 "ROCKET-ON" and
*Packaging: zone 7 "ROCKET-OFF" modes. In accordance
with AR 385-63, the following is recommended:
Packing ........................................ 1 round in fiber
container; 1 a. Do not fire overhead of unprotected troops
container in during training.
metal container
Fiber container ............................. PA111, Dwg b. For "ROCKET-ON" Mode: The safety
No. 12624495 zone is no shorter than the "ROCKET-OFF" range
Metal container ............................ PA117, Dwg
at the same elevation.
No. 9378166
Total weight .............................. 66.1 lb
Dimensions............................... 44-1/2 x 6-7/8 x c. For "ROCKET-OFF" Mode: The safety
6-7/8 in. zone beyond the target is no shorter than the
Cube.......................................... 1.2 cu ft "ROCKET-ON" range at the same elevation (how-
ever, 5000 meters beyond target is advised).
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
for complete packing data including NSN’s. References:
Shipping and Storage Data:
SB 700-20
AMC-P 700-3-3
UNO serial number...................... 0321 TM 9-1300-251-20&P
DOD hazard class ........................ 1.2 TM 9-1300-251-34&P
DOD storage compatibility
group......................................... E
Change 8 3-68.3
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
3-68.4 Change 8
TM 43-0001-28
3-69
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Temperature Limits:
3-70
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-71
TM 43-0001-28
3-72
TM 43-0001-28
3-73
TM 43-0001-28
Primer: Limitations:
Model ----------------------------- M28B2
Type ------------------------------- Percussion This cartridge M760 can only be fired in
Filler and weight -------------- Black powder. the Howitzer, light, towed, 105mm: M119.
300 grains
Fuze ------------------------------ PD:M739/ References:
M739A1:
MTSQ: M582 SB 700-20
series, Prox: AMC-P 700-3-3
M732 TM 9-1015-252-10
3-74 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Change 11 3-74.1
TM 43-0001-28
Firing:
Lower limit .................................. -50°F (-45°C)
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+63°C)
Storage:
Lower limit .................................. -65°F (-53.8°C)
Upper limit................................... +160°F (+71.1°C)
3-74.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
AR199662
The dummy projectile has a bronze cap, a steel Difference Among Models:
body, a bronze forward hand (to simulate a bourrelet)
and a bronze rear hand (simulating a rotating band). In M7 projectiles are to be used for training with gun
configuration, weight and center of gravity, the projectile cannons only. However, M7B1 projectiles are also suit-
resembles a service round. The body is hollow and con- able for loading in howitzers. Roth projectiles are iden-
tains a spring-loadd impact plunger to assist in extrac- tical except that the M7 cap is made of bronze and the
tion from the weapon. Exterior markings indicate weap- M7B1 cap is made of malleable iron.
ons with which the dummy projectile may he used. The
Change 2 3-75
TM 43-0001-28
3-76 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: (base cover) is welded over the base to prevent entry
of hot propellant gases into the projectile interior.
Deep Cavity: Std OTCM 36841, dtd 1958.
Normal Cavity: Std OTCM 36841, dtd 1958. Functioning:
Use When the weapon is fired, the burning propellant
charge generates rapidly expanding gases to propel
This projectile is fired from 155mm howitzers
the projectile through the barrel with the velocity
and is used for blast effect, fragmentation, and min-
required to reach the target. The soft alloy rotating
ing.
band engages the barrel rifling to impart spin to the
Description: projectile for stability in flight. If a point detonating
fuze or time fuze is employed, the fuze detonates the
The projectile is a hollow steel shell filled with supplementary charge on impact (PD) or after the
14.6 pounds of TNT or 15.4 pounds of Composition preset time (MT), and the supplementary charge deto-
B. The shape is ogival with a boat-tail for aerody- nates the projectile filler. When a proximity fuze is
namic efficiency. A supplementary charge of 0.3 lb used, detonation occurs on approach to the target
TNT is contained in an aluminum liner in the deep (proximity action). The proximity fuze contains its
fuze cavity. A threaded lifting plug closes the fuze own booster element to initiate the warhead filler.
cavity at the nose of the projectile for handling and
storage. Point detonating, time or proximity fuzes Difference Between Models:
may be used with this projectile. A rotating band
155mm HE Projectile M107 (Normal Cavity) has
encircles the shell casing near the base and is pro-
a shallower fuze receptacle.
tected by a grommet before loading. A steel plate
Change 9 3-77
TM 43-0001-28
3-78 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Ballistics: (cont.)
References:
3-79
TM 43-0001-28
3-80
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: pel the projectile through the barrel with the
velocity required to reach the target. The soft
Std OTCM 36841 dtd 1958. alloy of the rotating band engages the barrel
Use: rifling to impart spin to the projectile for stabil-
ity in flight, The rotating band also forms a
This projectile is fired from 155mm howit- seal to prevent escape of gas pressure past the
zers to produce a toxic effect on personnel and projectile, The PD fuze functions on impact to
to contaminate habitable areas. explode the burster. The burster ruptures the
projectile case and disperses the agent.
Description:
The projectile is a hollow steel casing con- Tabulated Data:
taining a burster extending through the center.
The burster tube is loaded with tetrytol and the
remaining space within the projectile is filled
with 11.7 lb of Agent H or Agent HD. A lifting
plug is installed in the nose fuze cavity for use
in shipping and handling, A rotating band encir-
cles the projectile case near the base and is pro-
tected by a grommet to be removed before
loading the projectile in the weapon. A PD fuze
is normally used with the projectile, The ballis-
tics are the same as the HE, M107 projectile.
Functioning:
When the weapon is fired, the burning pro-
pellant generates rapidly expanding gases to pro-
3-81
TM 43-0001-28
3-82 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
References:
3-83
TM 43-0001-28
3-84
TM 43-0001-28
3-85
TM 43-0001-28
3-86 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
This ammunition is not to be fired or
stored at temperatures above +125°F because
of the terytol burster. When temperatures are
above 111°F, the WP in the ammunition will
melt and become liquid. If the temperature
drops, it will solidify. If the WP solidifies in
munitions stacked on their sides, the ballistics
of the rounds will be changed; therefore, it is
required that the WP munitions will be stacked
in an upright position at all times.
References:
AMC-P 700-3-3
SB 700-20
TM 9-1025 -200-12&P
TM 9-1025-211-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-2350-311-10
TM 9-2350-314-10
3-87
TM 43-0001-28
3-88
TM 43-0001-28
3-89
TM 43-0001-28
Temperature Limits:
Firing:
Lower limit ---------------------- -65°F (-53.8°C)
Upper limit ---------------------- + 145°F (+63°C)
3-90 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
References:
3-91
TM 43-0001-28
3-92
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: A baffle plate with a central hole near the flash
tube separates the expelling charge from the
Std OTCM 36841 dtd 1958. first smoke canister. A rotating band with a pro-
tective grommet for shipment and handling
encircles the projectile near the base. The base
is closed with a metal closure disk and threaded
The projectile is fired from 155mm howit- plug.
zers and is used for screening, spotting, or sig-
nalling. Functioning:
Description: When the weapon is fired, the burning pro-
pelling charge generates rapidly expanding
This base-ejection type projectile is a hol- gases to propel the projectile through the barrel
low steel shell containing four canisters of chem- with the velocity required to reach the target.
ical smoke compound. The canister filler may The rotating band engages the barrel rifling to
be either hexachloroethane-zinc (HC) or a impart spin to the projectile, The rotating band
smoke mixture in colors of green, red or yellow, also forms a seal to prevent leakage of gas pres-
The canisters are stacked within the projectile sure past the projectile. Functioning of the
and each has a perforated central tube so that fuze ignites the expelling charge. The expelling
in the stack a flash tube is continuous through charge flashes through the central tube to
the contents. The front canister is cone-shaped ignite the smoke canisters, blow off the base,
to conform to the curvature of the projectile and expel the canisters. An effective smoke
case. An expelling charge of black powder is cloud is produced within 30 seconds, and maxi-
contained in the nose of the projectile under mum smoke emission occurs in about one
the fuze cavity The fuze cavity is fitted with a minute.
lifting ring plug for shipment and handling.
3-93
TM 43-0001-28
3-94 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
References:
3-95
TM 43-0001-28
3-96
TM 43-0001-28
3-97
TM 43-0001-28
Temperature Limits:
Firing:
Lower limit ---------------------- -40°F
Upper limit ---------------------- + 125°F
3-98 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
References:
3-99
TM 43-0001-28
3-100
TM 43-0001-28
3-101
TM 43-0001-28
3-102 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-103
TM 43-0001-28
3-104
TM 43-0001-28
3-105
TM 43-0001-28
3-106 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-107
TM 43-0001-28
Limitation: References:
When contingency plans so require, these SB 700-20
projectiles may be transported fully assembled AMC-P 700-3-3
with explosive components. Otherwise, assem- TM 9-1025-200-12&P
bly is prohibited except for storage and use. TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-2350-311-10
TM 9-2350-314-10
3-108
TM 43-0001-28
3-109
TM 43-0001-28
3-110 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-111
TM 43-0001-28
3-112 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-113
TM 43-0001-28
3-114
TM 43-0001-28
3-115
TM 43-0001-28
3-116 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-117
TM 43-0001-28
3-118
TM 43-0001-28
3-119
TM 43-0001-28
3-120 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
3-121
TM 43-0001-28
3-122
TM 43-0001-28
AR 199684
3-123
TM 43-0001-28
3-124
TM 43-0001-28
3-125
TM 43-0001-28
3-126 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-127
TM 43-0001-28
3-128 Change 1
3TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-1300-251-34
TM 9-2350-311-10
TM 9-2350-314-10
3-129
TM 43-0001-28
3-130
TM 43-0001-28
3-131
TM 43-0001-28
and actuate these control surfaces during forces initiate the mechanical arming portion of
flight. The housing for the control section is a the fuze S&A. These forces also cause the fins
cylindrical steel shell. The forward end is to unlatch and a portion of the battery to acti-
designed to mate with the warhead section by vate. On leaving the tube, the fins snap out by
means of an internal-fitting splice ring. The aft centrifugal force, and lock in the extended posi-
end is designed to receive a screw-on aft closure tion. After the time delay set in by the code
(base) with a rotating plastic obturator. The and time switches has expired, the main por-
obturator is retained between the aft closure tion of the battery will activate, providing elec-
and the control section housing. It is designed trical power to all of the electronic circuits in
to not only seal off propelling charge gases but the projectile. At the approximate midpoint of
the rotating feature of the obturator reduces the trajectory, the wings will be deployed and
the spin of the projectile to approximately 10 the roll control and guidance functions will
revolutions per second. This spin rate is suffi- take over the flight of the projectile. When the
cient to deploy the fins, but slow enough to projectile receives and decodes the laser energy
allow the control surfaces to stabilize the projec- reflected from the target, the projectile will
tile through the entire flight. The base of the steer onto a gliding intercept course to the tar-
M712 projectile is designed to receive an extrac- get. At the same time, the fuze will become
tor device used to unload the projectile from electrically armed. When the projectile hits
the gun tube. the target, either the direct impact sensors or
the shock wave sensors will trigger the fuze deto-
The projectile is shipped and stored in a nators and the warhead will function.
sealed metal container. The container is a top-
opening design which provides full environ- Tabulated Data:
mental protection during normal handling and
storage operations. Containerized projectiles Type ---------------------------------- HEAT
are normally stored and transported on pallets Weight ------------------------------- 138 lb
designed to be compatible with standard Army Length ------------------------------- 54 in.
storage and transporting facilities and equip- Weapon used with ---------------- M198,
ment. M109A1/A2/A3
M114A2 howit-
Functioning: zers
Body material --------------------- Steel
The M712 projectile is designed for indi- Projective ogive (nose cone)
rect firing operations only. However, the projec- material -------------------------- Plastic
tile trajectory can be programmed for either of Color --------------------------------- Black w/yellow
two modes. In the ballistic mode, the projectile markings
is fired on a high trajectory. Just past the apex Filler and weight ----------------- Comp, B
of the trajectory, the projectile sees the target 14.75 lb
through reflected laser energy and steers on a Propelling charge ---------------- M3A1, M4A2,
steep path to the target. The second mode is M119,
the glide mode. The trajectory for the glide M119A1,
mode is generally flatter than the ballistic mode M119A2
so that the projectile can fly under and out of Primer ------------------------------- M82
cloud ceilings. In this mode, the guidance sec- Container:
tion applies different glide characteristics to the Weight (without projectile) - 67.5 lb
projectile control surfaces, allowing it to fly a rel- (with projectile) ------------- 205.5 lb)
atively low flat trajectory. Either mode is Length ---------------------------- 61 in.
selected by specific settings of the switches. Height ---------------------------- 11.375 in.
Width ------------------------------ 11 in.
Except for the trajectory differences for Cube ------------------------------- 4.4 cu ft
the ballistic and glide modes, the projectile func- Color ------------------------------ Forest green
tions in the same manner for all firings. Before w/yellow mark-
the projectile is loaded in the tube, the code ings
and time switches located in the forward bour- Packaging:
relet are set to a five digit command originating Quantity ------------------------- 6 projectiles per
from the Fire Direction Center. The five switch pallet
settings will program a time delay based on the Pallet weight -------------------- 1358 lb
duration of the flight, will set up the projectile Dimensions:
for a ballistic or glide flight, and will key the pro- Length ---------------------------- 61 in.
jectile’s code detector to match the pulse code Height ---------------------------- 27.5 in.
of the laser designator used by the Forward Width ------------------------------ 33 in.
Observer calling for the fire mission. When the Cube ------------------------------- 32 cu ft
round is fired, the setback and acceleration
3-132
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-133
TM 43-0001-28
3-134
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: round to the target area. The MTSQ fuze func-
tions at its pre-set time setting, initiating the
Standard with Logistic Control Code “A,” expulsion charge, which ejects the mines from
MSR 02786003, dtd 18 Jan 78. the projectile. The mines (having been sub-
jected to the required set-back, rotational, and
Use: set-forward forces) are armed soon after ground
impact. Upon sensing the proximity of tanks,
These projectiles are used to deliver anti- the mines initiate. If the mines are not initi-
tank mines in front of enemy armored forces to ated during their intended life span, a circuit is
deny/delay access to a particular area for a spe- activated causing the mines to self-destruct. A
cific time period. The "L" means "Long" for long percentage of the mines in each projectile have
time until mine self-destructs (over 24 hours). anti-disturbance mechanisms to discourage
attempts at mine field clearing.
Description:
Tabulated Data:
The projectiles are of the separate loading
type (the fuzes, propelling charges, and primers Projectile:
are handled separately). The projectiles are Type ------------------------------- Antitank (AT)
shipped from the loading plant with fusible lift- Weight ---------------------------- 103 lb (47 kg)
ing plugs to facilitate handling, and as a safety with fuze
measure, The lifting plug may be the yellow fus- Length (w/lifting plug) ------- 33.9 in.
ible type or the universal type. Before firing, (86.1 cm)
the lifting plugs must be replaced with M577 Body material ------------------ Forged steel
MTSQ fuzes. The projectiles contain a payload Color ------------------------------ Olive drab
of anti-tank mines that are ejected during projec- w/yellow mark-
tile flight by an expulsion charge. The ings
expulsion charge can be a bagged expulsion Marking drawing -------------- 9277852
charge assembly or the cylindrical plastic expul-
sion charge type. The rotating bands are pro- Filler and Weight:
tected from damage during transportation and Number of mines -------------- 9
handling by plastic grommets. Explosive ------------------------- PBX 0280 (95%
RDX, 5%
Functioning: Estane)
Explosive Wt/mine ------------ 1.26 lb (0.57 kg)
When the projectile is fired, the primer Expulsion charge -------------- M10 Propellant
ignites the propelling charge which propels the (58.0 ± 1 gr)
3-135
TM 43-0001-28
3-136 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-137
TM 43-0001-28
3-138
TM 43-0001-28
3-139
TM 43-0001-28
3-140 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
References:
M3A1 M3
3G 261.9 257.9 5852 TM 9-1300-251-20
4G 303.6 301.6 7450 TM 9-1300-251-34
5G 358.1 356.1 9167 TM 9-2350-311-10
TM 9-1025-200-12&P
Propelling Charge - White Bag M4A2 TM 9-1025-211-10
TM 9-2350-314-10
M4A2 M4A1
3W 285.2 285.2 7230
4W 326.5 324.5 8630
5W 381.3 378.3 10080
6W 460.7 455.7 12150
7W 546.2 543.2 14650
3-141
TM 43-0001-28
3-142
TM 43-0001-28
3-143
TM 43-0001-28
3-144 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
2980
4220
5940
7500
9330 Howitzer, Towed, M114A2
white bag 297.5 7230 Firing Tables not compiled at this time.
4, M4A2,
white bag 337.0 8630
5, M4A2, Weapons fired from:
white bag 386.0 10080
6, M4A2, M109, M109A1, M114A2, M198
white bag 460.0 12150
7. M4A2.
white bag 546.5 14650 Weapon/Propelling Charge/Primer/Combina-
8, M119/ tions:
M119A1 650.0 17740
M109/M3Al, M4A2/M82
*Firing below charge 3 with M185 and M199 M109A1/M3A1, M4A2 M119, M119A1,
Cannons may result in stickers. M119A2/M82
M114A2/M3A1, M4A2/MK2A4, MK15
Howitzer - M198: M198/M3A1, M4A2, M119, M119A1/M119A2,
M82
Charge Muzzle Velocity Max Range
(mps) (m) References:
Propelling Charge - Green Bag TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-1300-251-34
_M3A1 M3 TM 9-2350-311-10
3G 261.9 257.9 5852 TM 9-2350-314-10
4G 303.6 301.6 7450
5G 358.1 356.1 9167
3-145
TM 43-0001-28
3-146
TM 43-0001-28
3-147
TM 43-0001-28
3-148 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
References:
3-149
TM 43-0001-28
3-150
TM 43-0001-28
3-151
TM 43-0001-28
3-152 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
References:
3-153
TM43-0001-28
3-154
TM 43-0001-28
Use: Functioning:
This projectile is part of the new family of ballistically When the weapon is fired, the rotating band engages the
similar 155mm Howitzer ammunition. It will eventually barrel rifling to impart spin to the projectile for stability in
replace the 155mm HE M107 projectile. The M795 flight. The obturator behind the rotating band forms a
projectile will be utilized to provide conventional support seal to prevent leakage of gas pressure past the
fires for division/corps elements projectile. Rapidly expanding gases from the burning
propellant charge propel the projectile through the barrel
Description: with the velocity necessary to reach the target. At the
target, the warhead filler is detonated by the fuze. The
The configuration of the M795 projectile will be similar to fuze mode can be either impact, preset time, or proximity
the M483A1 externally, except that it is two inches depending on fuze selection.
shorter. The M795 projectile consists of 23.8 pounds of
TNT explosive loaded into a 78.1 pound body assembly. Tabulated Data:
A gilding metal rotating band encircles the high
fragmentation steel HF-1 body near its base. The WEIGHT ZONES
obturator is plastic. The projectile is fitted with a Loaded Projectile (w/o fuze, w/o plug)
protective lifting plug at the nose and a flexible rotating
band cover which protects the rotating band during
shipping and handling The projectile uses impact,
mechanical time, and short intrusion proximity fuzes.
The M795 projectile has a supplementary charge which
should not be removed since firing long intrusion
proximity fuzes is not authorized The projectiles have a
lifting plug designed to protect the projectile nose area
against accidental damage. The new plug has an
oversized (3-3/4 in.) flange If this protective lifting plug is
broken at the neck area, the threaded portion of the plug
will remain in the projectile and the projectile can not be
fuzed. No attempt
Change 5 3-155
TM 43-0001-28
3-156 Change 5
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-157
TM 43-0001-28
3-158
TM 43-0001-28
M804: Standard MSR 01816002 The projectile fitted with a PD, MTSQ, or PROX fuze is
M804A1. Standard: dtd December 91. loaded into the weapon with propelling charge and
primer. When the weapon is fired, the burning propellant
Use: charge generates rapidly expanding gases to propel the
projectile through the barrel with the velocity required to
The 155mm, M804/M804A1 projectile is used in place of reach the target The soft alloy rotating band engages the
the M 107, HE projectile for training in indirect fire of barrel rifling to Impart spin to the projectile for flight
155mm howitzers. The M804/M804A1 projectile stability. Fuze functioning detonates the smoke canister.
contains a smoke canister In the fuze well, which The flash and smoke escape, producing a visual report.
provides for a visual determination of functioning. It can This enables the observer to spot the location of the
be used in training at less cost than an M107 projectile, projectile functioning.
without the blast and fragmentation which accompany
functioning of an M 107. Difference Between Models:
Change 5 3-159
TM 43-0001-28
THIS END UP
CANISTER, SMOKE'
SW-522 SW-522 SW-522
FOR ARTILLERY PROJECTILE
Primers.
For cannon:
M45, M126, M 126A1,
Complete Round. M199, M185, and M284....M82
Type....................................Practice M1,M1A1, M1A2..............M198, M109,
Length w/lifting plug..............28.13 in max M109A1,
Length w/o lifting plug ...........23.80 in max M109A2,
Cannon used with.................M1, M1A1, M109A3,
M1A2, M45, M109A4,
M126, M126A1, M109A5,
M185, M199, M109A6,
M284 M114A1, M114A2
Projectile. M804 Propelling charges ....................M3 Series,
Body material.......................Forged steel M4 Series,
Color Blue w/white M119 Series
marking and Fuzes.......................................PD. M557,
brown band M739 Series,
Projectile M804A1 MTSQ. M564
Body material.......................Forged steel or cast M582, PROX:
iron M732,
Color ...................................Blue w/white ET: M767
marking and yel-
low band Temperature Limits:
Smoke Canister:
M804. Firing:
Length.............................2.57 in. Lower limit ...........................-60°F (-51°C)
Diameter .........................1.79 in.
Weight ............................0.43 lb Upper limit . .........................+145°F
Filler: weight ....................190g (+62.8°C)
(smoke comp) Storage:
M804A1: Lower limit ...........................-80°F (-62.2°C)
Length.................................6.51 in. (for periods not
Diameter..............................1.75 in. max more than 3 days)
Comp A5 .............................20g
Filler weight..........................450g Upper limit................................+160°F
(smoke comp)
(+71.1°C) (for
periods not more
Canister Composition for M804 and M804A1:
than 4 hr/day)
Zinc dust..............................40%
Potassium perchlorate..........20%
Potassium nitrate..................20%
Aluminum (Atomized) ...........20%
3-160 Change 5
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-161
TM 43-0001-28
References:
AMC-P 700-3-3
SB 700-20
TM 9-1025-200-12&P
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-1300-251-34
TM 9-1025-211-10
TM 43-0001-28-4
TM 43-0001-28-5
TM 43-0001-28-6
TM 43-0001-28-7
TM 43-0001-28-8
TM 43-0001-28-9
TM 43-0001-28-10
TM 9-2350-311-10
TM 9-2350-314-10
3-162
TM 43-0001-28
a. The M712 projectile ogive (nose cone). c. The projectile is rammed into the how-
itzer tube.
b. The M712 closure plug modified for
easy removal and reassembly in connection d. The projectile is extracted from the
with obturator replacement. howitzer tube.
3-163
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
*NOTE: Both the M712 and the M823 projec-
tiles use the same container and pallet.
However, the markings on the containers differ
as follows: The container for the M712 projec-
tile is painted forest green with yellow mark-
ings.
Limitations:
References:
3-164
TM 43-0001-28
3-165
TM 43-0001-28
Function:
3-166
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 3-167
TM 43-0001-28
3-168
TM 43-0001-28
Standard: MSR 01886009 When the primer is fired, the flash ignites the pro-
pelling charge producing gases which force the spin-sta-
bilized projectile out of the gun. This also ignites the pro-
Use: pellant in the base burner unit. The gases expelled from
the base burner unit greatly reduce drag directly behind
The M864 projectile is used to deliver dual pur- the base, thus increasing the projectile’s range. For nor-
pose armor defeating and antipersonnel grenades at mal usage, the expulsion charge is contained in a cavity
ranges beyond the capability of the M483A1 projectile or in the nose of the projectile to eject the grenades. If
when the M483A1 is not available. desired, this expulsion charge may be replaced by a spot-
ting charge designed to detonate the entire projectile as if
it were a bulk-loaded HE projectile. The copper rotating
Description: band near the base of the projectile is protected during
storage and handling by a removable plastic grommet.
The Projectile, 155MM: HE, M864 is of the sepa- The M46 grenades have stronger bodies to carry the set-
rate loading type. The fuze, propelling charge, and back load at the rear when fired. The fuze (set to function
primer are handled and loaded separately. The projectile at a predetermined time in flight) initiates the expulsion
contains a total of the 72 dual-purpose grenades (48 each charge ejecting the entire grenade load from the rear of
M42 and 24 each M46). A base burner assembly con- the projectile. Centrifugal force disperses the grenades
taining 2.6 pounds of HTPB-AP propellant is assembled radially from the projectile line-of-flight. The M42 and
to the base of the projectile body. This propellant is M46 grenades are ground-burst submissiles which
ignited by the propelling charge when the weapon is explode on impact. With the alternate loading of the
fired. The projectile is assembled with a universal lifting spotting charge instead of the expulsion charge, the func-
plug which is replaced by an MTSQ or ET fuze prior to tioning of the fuze detonates the entire projectile over the
loading the projectile in the weapon. target, permitting observation of the projectile fuze func-
tioning in relation to the target.
3-169
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data
Shipping and Storage Data:
Projectile:
Hazard class/division and
Type -----------------------------------HE storage compatibility group ----- (18) 1.2D
Weight -----------------------------102.0 lb DOT class------------------------------ Class A explosive
Length w/fuze ----------------------------- 36.23 in. DOT marking ------------------------ EXPLOSIVE PRO-
Body material -------------------- Forged steel JECTILES
Color---------------------------------- Olive drab w/yel- DODAC ------------------------------- 1320-D864
low diamonds and UNO serial number ----------------- 0168
markings UNO proper shipping name ------- Projectile
DODAC --------------------------- 1320-D864 Drawing number -------------------- 9381131
UNO serial number -------------- 01 Top packaging drawing
UN0 proper shipping name----- Projectiles number -----------------------------8837839)
DOT registration number ---------- EX-8905282
Filler and weight: (wood container)
Number of grenades: EX-9206043
M42 ------------------------------ 48 (metal container)
M46 ------------------------------ 24
Explosive, Comp AS, Shipping and Storage Data:
each grenade --------------------- 30.5 gm
Explosive, Comp A5, Charge,Spotting,Projectile
each projectile -----------------------4.81 lb
Expulsion charge ---------------- M10 propel- UNO serial number -------------- 0060
lant, 105 gm Hazard class/division and
Propellant. base burner ---------- HTPB-AP propel- storage compatibility group -- 1.1D
lant 2.6 lb DOT class--------------------------Class A explosive
Net explosive content ------------ 7.4 lb DOT marking ----------------------- CLASS A SUP-
PLE-MENTARY
Components: CHARGE
Propelling charges --------------- M4 series, M119, (EXPLOSIVE)-
M119A1,M119A2 HANDLE CARE-
M203, M203A1 FULLY
Primer ------------------------------------- Percussion M82 DODAC ---------------------------- 1320-D003
(MK2A4 for UNO serial number -------------- 0060
M114A2 weapon Drawing number------------------ 9272016
only) Packaging drawing number ----- 9273539
Fuze -------------------------------- MTSQ,M577
series ET, M762 WEIGHT ZONES
Loaded Projectile (w/o fuze, w/o plug)
Temperature Limits: Pounds
Zone Over Up to & Incl Marking
Firing: o
Lower limit ---------------------- -60 F (-51oC) 2 99.1 100.4
Upper limit ------------------------- 145 F (+62.5oC
o
3 100.2 101.5
4 101.1 102.8
Storage: O O
5 102.4 103.7
Lower limit --------------------- -60 F O (-51 C)O 6 103.5 104.8
Upper limit ----------------------------------------------------- +160 F (+71 C)
*Packing -------------------------- Pallet projectiles Ballistics:
Pallet:
Weight (loaded) ------------------ 870 lb Howitzer, Self-Propelled, M109A2/A3
Dimensions ----------------------- 39-3/8x 29 x 14-1/2 (Ml85 Cannon:)
in.
Cube ------------------------------- 9.7 cu ft Muzzle Max
velocity range
Charge (mps) (m)
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
for complete packing data including NSNs. 7WB, M4A2 550 17180
8WB, M119A1 671 22000
7RB, M119A2 671 22000
3-170 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
Change 2 3-171
TM 43-0001-28
3-172
TM 43-0001-28
3-173
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Temperature Limits:
Ballistics:
References:
3-174
TM 43-0001-28
3-175
TM 43-0001-28
3-176 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: the gun tube and propel it to the target. The
fuze, set to function at a pre-determined time
Std AMCTC 2873 dtd 1964. in flight, initiates the expulsion charge ejecting
the entire grenade load from the rear of the pro-
jectile. Centrifugal force disperses the grenades
radially from the projectile line-of-flight. The
This projectile is used to deliver a concen- M43 grenade is an airburst submissive which is
tration of antipersonnel grenades. expelled from its housing on ground impact and
projected upward to burst at 4 to 6 feet above
Description: the ground.
This projectile is of the separate loading Tabulated Data:
type. The fuze, propelling charge, and primer
are handled and loaded separately. The projec- Projectile:
tile is fitted with an eyebolt lifting plug in place Type ------------------------------- HE
of a fuze for handling. The plug must be Weight ---------------------------- 200 lb
replaced by a fuze before the projectile is Length:
loaded. The projectile contains 13 layers of w/ Fuze ------------------------- 34.9 in.
grenades with 8 grenades in each layer. The gre- w/Lifting plug ---------------- 34.3 in.
nades are contained by a base plug which is Body material ------------------ Forged steel
screwed into the base of the projectile. An expul- Color ------------------------------ Olive drab w/
sion charge is contained in the nose of the yellow diamonds
projectile and separated from the grenades by a and markings
usher plate. The metal rotating band near the Filler and weight:
base of the projectile is protected during stor- Number of grenades
age and handling by a removable grommet. ----------------------- 104
Explosive, Comp A5,
Functioning: each grenade -------------- 21.25 g
Explosive, Comp A5,
When the primer is detonated, the flash each projectile ------------- 4.87 lb
ignites the propelling charge producing gases Expulsion charge ----------------- M10 propellant,
which force the spin-stabilized projectile out of
3-177
TM 43-0001-28
References:
AMC-P 700-3-3
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition SB 700-20
Catalog for complete packing data including
NSN’s. TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-2300-216-10
TM 9-1300-251-34
3-178 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-179
TM 43-0001-28
3-180 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
3-181
TM 43-0001-28
References:
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
Catalog for complete packing data including DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog,
NSN’s. Ammo-l-2-3
SB 700-20
Shipping and Storage Data: AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1300-250
Hazard class/division and TM 9-2350-304-10
storage compatibility group (21) 1.lD TM 9-1300-251-20
DOT class --------------------------- Class A TM 9-1300-251-34
Explosive TM 43-0001-28-2
DOT marking --------------------- EXPLOSIVE TM 43-0001-28-4
PROJECTILES
3-182 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Change 8 3-183
TM 43-0001-28
Projectile:
Shipping and Storage Data:
Body material --------------------- HF-1 Steel
Windshield material-------------- Aluminum Quantity-distance class ------------- 1.1
Color ------------------------------- Olive drab Storage compatibility group ------- D
w/yellow markings DOT shipping class ----------------- A
Filler and weight------------------ TNT, 25 lb DOT designation -------------------- EXPLOSIVE
(approx) PROJECTILES
Propelling charge----------------- M1, M2, DODAC ------------------------------ 1320-D624
M188, M188E1 UNO serial number ----------------- 0168
Primer ------------------------------ M82 UNO proper shipping name ------- Projectiles
Fuzes (Short intrusion) ---------- PD: M557, M572, Assembly drawing number -------- 9280132 (Pallet)
M739 series, 9287994
MTSQ:M564,M582 (Projectiles)
VT:M732series,ET:
M767 Limitations:
None.
Rocket Motor:
Body material --------------------- Alloy steel
References:
Propellant grain------------------- Solid propellant
nitrocellulose base TM 9-1300-251-20&P
Weight ----------------------------- 12 lb TM 9-1300-251-34&P
AMC-P 700-3-3
Delay Assembly: EM 0007
3-184 Change 8
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
TM 43-0001-28
3-186
TM 43-0001-28
3-187
TM 43-0001-28
3-188
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 4
4-1
TM 43-0001-28
4-2
TM 43-0001-28
4-3
TM 43-0001-28
4-4
TM 43-0001-28
4-5
TM 43-0001-28
4-6
TM 43-0001-28
4-7
TM 43-0001-28
4-8
TM 43-0001-28
4-9
TM 43-0001-28
4-10
TM 43-0001-28
Std - Nov 01. When the cartridge is loaded, it slides down the mortar tube.
The firing pin at the bottom of the tube initiates the primer.
USE: The flash from the primer ignites the ignition cartridge
which in turn ignites the propellant charge. Rapidly expand-
This cartridge is fired in the 60mm M224 mortar in the ing gases from the burning propellant expand the obturating
Lightweight Company System. It is used against troops ring, accelerating the cartridge and propelling it in flight.
(either in the open or in foxholes), light vehicles, light bun- Stabilization in flight is accomplished by aerodynamic and
kers and similar targets. In addition, it has been designed to spin action of the fin assembly.
comply with current Insensitive Munitions (IM) regulations.
TABULATED DATA:
DESCRIPTION:
Complete Round:
The complete round consists of a projectile body, a multi- Type ............................................. HE
option fuze, a fin assembly, four increments of propellant Weight w/fuze ............................. 3.65 lb
charge, an ignition cartridge and obturating ring. The pro- Length w/fuze.............................. 14.84 in.
jectile body is of alloy steel and is threaded internally at the (37.69 cm)
nose to accept the fuze with plastic fuze adapter, and at the Cannon used with ........................ M224
base to accept the fin assembly. The body is filled with Projectile:
PAX-21 high explosive. The cartridge and packaging com- Body material .............................. Alloy steel
ponents are designed to provide improved IM characteris- Color............................................ Olive drab
tics. Filler and weight ......................... PAX-21
0.79 lb
Change 11 4-10.1
TM 43-0001-28
TEMPERATURE LIMITS: *See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for complete packing
data including NSNs.
Firing:
SHIPPING AND STORAGE DATA:
Lower limit .................................. -50°F (-45.6°C)
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+62.8°C)
DOD hazard class/division ............. 1.2.2
Storage:
Storage compatibility group............ E
Lower limit .................................. -60°F (-51.1°C)
Proper shipping name ..................... CARTRIDGES FOR
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+62.8°C)
WEAPONS
UN identification number ............... 0321
DRAWINGS:
LIMITATIONS:
Cartridge.......................................... 12977145
Do not fire the M720A1 cartridge in the M2 or M19 mortar.
UNIT OF ISSUE:
REFERENCES:
Packing ............................................ 1 round in fiber con-
tainer; 8 fiber contain-
FM 23-90
ers in metal container;
TM 9-1010-223-10
2 metal containers in
TM 9-1300-251-20&P
wirebound box
TM 9-1300-251-34&P
4-10.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Std - Nov 01. When the cartridge is loaded, it slides down the mortar tube.
The firing pin at the bottom of the tube initiates the primer.
USE: The flash from the primer ignites the ignition cartridge,
which in turn ignites the propellant charge. Rapidly expand-
This cartridge is fired in the 60mm M224 mortar in the ing gases from the burning propellant expand the obturating
Lightweight Company System. It is used against troops ring, accelerating the cartridge and propelling it in flight.
(either in the open or in foxholes), light vehicles, light bun- Stabilization in flight is accomplished by aerodynamic and
kers and similar targets. In addition, it has been designed to spin action of the fin assembly.
comply with current Insensitive Munitions (IM) regulations.
TABULATED DATA:
DESCRIPTION:
Complete Round:
The complete round consists of a projectile body, a point Type ............................................. HE
detonating/delay fuze, a fin assembly, four increments of Weight ......................................... 3.65 lb
propellant charge, an ignition cartridge and obturating ring. Length ......................................... 14.84 in.
The projectile body is of alloy steel and is threaded internally (37.69 cm)
at the nose to accept the fuze and plastic fuze adapter, and at Cannon used with ........................ M224
the base to accept the fin assembly. The body is filled with Projectile:
PAX-21 high explosive. The cartridge and packaging com- Body material .............................. Alloy steel
ponents are designed to provide improved IM characteris- Color............................................ Olive drab
tics. Filler and weight ......................... PAX-21
0.79 lb
Change 11 4-10.3
TM 43-0001-28
Maximum range .............................. 3490 m (11,450 ft) *See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for complete packing
data including NSNs.
TEMPERATURE LIMITS:
SHIPPING AND STORAGE DATA:
Firing:
DOD hazard class/division ............. 1.2.2
Lower limit .................................. -50°F (-45.6°C)
Storage compatibility group............ E
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+62.8°C)
Proper shipping name ..................... CARTRIDGE FOR
Storage:
WEAPONS
Lower limit .................................. -50°F (-45.6°C)
UN identification number ............... 0321
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+62.8°C)
LIMITATIONS:
DRAWINGS:
Do not fire the M768 cartridge in the M2 or M19 mortars.
Cartridge.......................................... 12993658
REFERENCES:
UNIT OF ISSUE:
AMC-P 700-3-3
Packing ............................................ 1 cartridge per fiber
TM 9-1010-223-10
container; 8 contain-
ers per metal box; 2
metal boxes per wire-
bound box
4-10.4 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
AR 4022
Type Classification: the parachute from the tail cone. The para-
chute opens, slowing the descent of the burning
Std Sep ’87 candle which illuminates the target.
Use: Tabulated Data:
This cartridge is an illumination round for Complete Round:
the 60mm M224 mortar and is used for laminat- Type --------------------------------- Illumination
ing a desired point or area. Weight ------------------------------ 3.76 lb
(1.71 kg)
Description: Length ------------------------------ 16.58 max.
Projectile:
The cartridge has a mechanical time super- Material ----------------------------
quick fuze with an expulsion charge, a can- Color -------------------------------- White w/black
dle/parachute assembly a four increment propel- markings
ling charge, and an ignition cartridge. The Filler -------------------------------- Illuminating
round provides 400,000 average candlepower
illumination for about 40 seconds.
Assembly
Functioning: Components:
Ignition cartridge --------------- M702
Loaded fin-end first into the mortar bar- Fin assembly --------------------- M27
rel, the cartridge slides down the barrel and Fuze --------------------------------- MTSQ, M776
strikes the firing pin. The ignition cartridge (DM93)
functions and ignites the propelling charge. Propelling charge --------------- M204
Combustion gases from the ignition cartridge Drawing number -------------------- 9345338
and propelling charges propel the cartridge out
of the barrel. At a pre-set time the fuze func- Maximum range: ------------------ 3490 m
tions in flight. The expulsion charge ignites (11,450 ft)
and ejects the candle assembly. A spring ejects
4-11
TM 43-0001-28
TM 9-1010-223-10
DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
AMC-P 700-3-3
4-12
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: The expulsion charge ignites and ejects the candle
assembly. A spring ejects the parachute from the tail
Std Sep 99 cone. The parachute opens, slowing the descent of the
burning candle which illuminates the target.
Use:
Tabulated Data:
This cartridge is an infrared illumination round for
the 60mm M224 mortar and is used with Night Vision Complete Round:
Devices (NVD’s) to reduce friendly force’s exposure to Type ------------------------------- Infrared Illumi-
the enemy.
nation (IR)
Description: Weight ---------------------------- 3.76 lb
(1.71 kg)
This cartridge has a mechanical time superquick Length ---------------------------- 16.58 max.
fuze with an expulsion charge, a candle/parachute
assembly, a four increment propelling charge, and an Projectile:
ignition cartridge. The round provides infrared illumina- Material----------------------------
tion for about 40 seconds. Color ------------------------------- White w/black
markings and
Functioning:
orange band
Loaded fin-end first into the mortar barrel, the car- Filler ------------------------------- Illuminating,
tridge slides down the barrel and strikes the firing pin. Infrared (IR)
The ignition cartridge functions and ignites the propel- Candlepower---------------------- 500 candle-
ling charge. Combustion gases from the ignition car-
tridge and propelling charges propel the cartridge out of power/sec max.
the barrel. At a pre-set time the fuze functions in flight.
Change 7 4-12.1
TM 43-0001-28
4-12.2 Change 7
TM 43-0001-28
4-13
TM 43-0001-28
4-14
TM 43-0001-28
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: fuze functions. The fuze initiates the burster charge. The
burster charge ruptures shell and disperses the WP filler.
Std - Nov 01. The WP produces smoke upon exposure to the air.
This cartridge is fired in the 60mm M224 mortar in the Complete Round:
Lightweight Company System and is used for spotting pur- Type ............................................. Smoke
poses. Weight ......................................... 3.79 lb (1.70 kg)
Length ......................................... 14.84 in. (37.69 cm)
DESCRIPTION: Cannon used with ........................ M224
Projectile:
The complete round consists of a projectile body, a point Material ....................................... Steel
detonating/delay fuze, a burster charge, a fin assembly, four Color............................................ Light green w/red
increments of propellant charge, an ignition cartridge and markings and one yel-
obturating ring. The body is filled with White Phosphorus. low band
Filler ............................................ White phosphorus
FUNCTIONING: Components:
Ignition cartridge ......................... M702
Loaded fin-end first into the mortar barrel, the cartridge Fin assembly................................ M27
slides down the barrel and strikes the firing pin. The ignition Fuze ............................................. PD/DLY M783
cartridge functions and ignites the propelling charge. Com- Propelling charge......................... M204
bustion gases from the ignition cartridge and propelling DODAC....................................... 1310-BA14
charges propel the cartridge out of the barrel. On impact, the
Change 11 4-14.1
TM 43-0001-28
DRAWINGS: LIMITATIONS:
Cartridge.......................................... 12982995 The M722A1 cartridge cannot be fired in the M2 or the M19
mortar.
UNIT OF ISSUE:
Store and transport WP rounds at temperatures below
Packing ............................................ 1 cartridge per fiber 111.4°F (melting point of WP). If impractical, store rounds
container; 8 contain- on bases so that if WP melts it will re-solidify with void
ers per metal box; 2 space in normal position in the nose of the projectile. Erratic
metal boxes per wire- performance may occur if voids exist inside of WP filler.
bound box
REFERENCES:
*PACKING DATA:
FM 23-90
Packing Box: TM 9-1010-223-10
Weight.......................................... 112 lb TM 9-1300-251-20&P
Dimensions .................................. 14-15/16 x 13-3/16 x TM 9-1300-251-34&P
17-3/4 in. (37.94 x
33.50 x 45.09 cm)
Cube............................................. 2.0 cu ft (0.06 cu m)
4-14.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
4-15
TM 43-0001-28
4-16
TM 43-0001-28
4-17
TM 43-0001-28
4-18
TM 43-0001-28
Std OTCM 37119, dtd 1959. When the cartridge is loaded, it slides
down the mortar tube until the percussion
Use: primer in the ignition cartridge strikes the fir-
ing pin in the base cap of the mortar. The
This cartridge is used for training in the primer detonates the ignition cartridge. Since
loading and firing of 60mm mortars M 2 and this round is fired only at Charge 0, the gases
M19. from the ignition cartridge expel the projectile
from the mortar tube and propel it to the tar-
Description: get. The projectile is fin-stabilized in flight.
Since the cartridge is inert, there is no detona-
Unlike other mortar ammunition, the com- tion upon impact and the cartridge may be
ponents of this round are issued separately. recovered for reuse.
This facilitates replacement of damaged, worn,
or expended parts. The complete round con- Tabulated Data:
sists of an inert projectile, a fin assembly, an
ignition cartridge, and a percussion primer. Complete round:
The pear-shaped, cast iron projectile has no pro- Type --------------------------------- Training
vision for a fuze and is internally threaded at Weight assembled --------------- 4.43 lb
the base to accept the fin assembly. Length assembled --------------- 7.72 in.
Projectile:
Body material -------------------- Cast iron
4-19
TM 43-0001-28
4-20
TM 43-0001-28
4-21
TM 43-0001-28
4-22
TM 43-0001-28
4-23
TM 43-0001-28
4-24
TM 43-0001-28
4-25
TM 43-0001-28
4-26
TM 43-0001-28
4-27
TM 43-0001-28
4-28
TM 43-0001-28
4-29
TM 43-0001-28
Std - Oct 01. When the cartridge is loaded, it slides down the mortar tube.
The firing pin at the bottom of the tube initiates the primer.
USE: The flash from the primer ignites the ignition cartridge,
which in turn ignites the propellant charge. Rapidly expand-
This cartridge is a full range practice round, for use in the ing gases from the burning propellant expand the obturating
60mm M224 mortar in the Lightweight Company System. ring, accelerating the cartridge and propelling it in flight.
Stabilization in flight is accomplished by aerodynamic and
DESCRIPTION: spin action of the fin assembly. The fuze functions upon
impact with the ground or target. A pyrotechnic smoke car-
The complete round consists of a hollow projectile body tridge in the fuze produces a flash, audible sound and cloud
with vent tube and four vent holes, a PD practice fuze, a fin of smoke, to simulate the HE function. Upon functioning,
assembly, four increments of propellant charge, an ignition the plugs are expelled from the holes in the base of the pro-
cartridge and obturating ring. The cartridge is similar in jectile, allowing the smoke cloud to vent through the holes.
appearance to M720 and M720A1 HE cartridges.
Change 11 4-30.1
TM 43-0001-28
4-30.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
4-31
TM 43-0001-28
4-32
TM 43-0001-28
4-33
TM 43-0001-28
4-34
TM 43-0001-28
4-35
TM 43-0001-28
4-36
TM 43-0001-28
Use: Functioning:
This cartridge is used against personnel When the cartridge is loaded, it slides
and materiel as an incendiary device and also to down the mortar tube until the percussion
produce screening smoke. primer in the ignition cartridge strikes the fir-
ing pin in the base cap of the mortar. The
Description: primer ignites the ignition cartridge, and the
cartridge ignites the propellant charge. Rapidly
The complete round consists of a projec- expanding gases from the burning propellant
tile body with a burster assembly, a point- expel the projectile from the tube with the veloc-
detonating fuze, a fin assembly a propellant ity required to reach the target. The fuze func-
charge, and an ignition cartridge with a percus- tions on impact, detonating the burster charge
sion primer. The projectile body is of relatively which ruptures the projectile and disperses the
thin-walled steel, and is filled with white phos- chemical filler. Both WP and FS react spontane-
phorous (WP) or a liquid smoke filler (FS). The ously on contact with the air; WP ignites produc-
base of the projectile is internally threaded to ing a dense white smoke and some incendiary
accept the fin assembly, and the nose is fitted effect, while FS, combining with the moisture
with a steel adapter. The adapter is internally in the air, creates a cloud-like smoke screen with-
threaded to accept the fuze, and is designed to out burning.
4-37
TM 43-0001-28
The M57 is fitted with the M4 fin assem- *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
bly and the M57A1 uses the M4A1 assembly. Catalog for complete packing data including
These differ in minor manufacturing details NSN’s.
only. Cartridges with liquid smoke filler (FS)
are classified as obsolete. Shipping and Storage Data:
4-38
TM 43-0001-28
4-39
TM 43-0001-28
4-40
TM 43-0001-28
4-41
TM 43-0001-28
4-42
TM 43-0001-28
Use: Functioning:
This cartridge is used for illuminating a When the cartridge is loaded, it slides
desired point or area. down the mortar tube until the percussion
primer in the hub of the fin assembly strikes
Description: the firing pin in the base cap of the mortar. The
burning primer flashes through the central
The complete round consists of a body flash hole in the cartridge housing, igniting the
tube and tail cone assembly, an illuminant can- ignition cartridge. The cartridge ignites the pro-
dle and parachute assembly a time fuze with a pellant charge, and rapidly expanding gases
built-in expelling charge, a fin assembly with a from the burning propellant expel the projectile
cartridge housing and propellant increment from the tube and propel it to the desired
charges, and an ignition cartridge with percus- height. The projectile is fin-stabilized in flight.
sion primer. The nose of the thin-walled steel- Functioning of the time fuze detonates the expel-
tubing body is fitted with a steel adapter and ling charge and ignites the first-fire charge by
internally threaded to accept the fuze. The tail means of a length of quickmatch. The expelling
cone may be internally or externally threaded, charge also separates the cone from the tube,
depending upon the model. Models that are allowing the illuminant candle and parachute
internally threaded require an adapter for assembly to fall free. The first-fire charge
attaching the fin assembly. The tail cone is ignites the illuminant, and the parachute
attached to the body with four equally spaced deploys to support the candle. Burning time is
shear pins. The illuminant assembly, consist- at least 60 seconds with a minimum of 500,000
ing of a first-fire charge and an illuminant candlepower.
4-43
TM 43-0001-28
Fin assembly attaches with or without *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
adapter, depending upon design of the tail cone. Catalog for complete packing data including
NSN's.
Tabulated Data:
Shipping and Storage Data:
Complete Round:
Type --------------------------------- lluminating UNO serial number ---------------- 0171
Weight ------------------------------ 10.1 lb Quantity-distance class --------- (08) 1.2
Length ------------------------------ 24.735 in. Storage compatibility group ---- G
Cannon used with --------------- M1, M29, DOT shipping class ---------------A
M29A1, M252 DOT designation ------------------- AMMUNI-
Projectile: TIONFOR
Body material -------------------- Steel tube CANNON
Color-------------------------------- White w/black WITH
markings ILLUMINA-
Filler and weight ---------------- Illuminating, TING
1.37 lb PROJEC-
Components: TILES
Ignition cartridge --------------- M66A1 DODAC ------------------ 1315-C226
Propellant charge --------------- M185 Drawing number ------------------- 9220705
Percussion primer -------------- M71A2
Fin assembly --------------------- M158 Ballistics:
Fuze---------------------------------- Time, M84A1
Fuze Horizontal Height
Temperature Limits: Setting Range of burst Elevation
Charge (sec) (m) (m) (mi.)
Firing:
Lower limit ------------------------ -40°F (-40°C) 3* 20.6 250 600 1501.1
Upper limit ------------------------ 125°F 3 19.93 250 600 1501.1
(+52.0°C) 3 15.9 1050 600 1042.1
Storage: 4 19.8 1550 600 1004.3
Lower limit ------------------------ -80°F (for 5 22.1 2050 600 942.6
period not 6 26.1 2450 600 967.4
more than 3 7 27.6 2950 600 904.7
days) (-62.2°C) 8 29.8 3150 600 883.9
Upper limit ------------------------ +160°F (for
period not *Charge 3 is the ignition cartridge and three
more than increment charges; Charge 8 is the ignition car-
4 hr/day) tridge and eight increment charges.
(+71.1°C)
*Packing ------------------------------ One round in Limitations:
jungle
wrapped fiber Firing with less than three propellant
or metal con- increment charges (Charge 3) is not authorized.
tainer; three Exposure of the propelling charge to moisture
fiber/metal can produce short rounds.
containers in
wooden box References:
*Packing Box:
Weight ------------------------------ 53.6 lb
Dimensions ------------------------- 30-9/16 x 13- AMC-P 700-3-3
15/16 x 6- SB 700-20
25/32 in. TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-7031-1
4-44
TM 43-0001-28
M362A1: Std AMCTC 1770, dtd 1964. When the cartridge is loaded, it slides
M362: CON 11756003. down the mortar tube until the percussion
primer in the hub of the fin assembly strikes
Use: the firing pin in the base cap of the mortar.
The burning primer flashes through the central
This cartridge is used against personnel flash hole in the cartridge housing, igniting the
and materiel, providing both fragmentation ignition cartridge. The cartridge ignites the pro-
and blast effect. pellant charge. Rapidly expanding gases from
the burning propellant expel the projectile from
Description: the tube and propel it to the target. The projec-
tile is fin-stabilized in flight. Functioning of
The complete round consists of a projec- the fuze detonates the fuze booster charge and,
tile body, a point-detonating or a proximity in turn, the high explosive charge. Depending
fuze, a fin assembly that includes a cartridge upon the type of fuze used, the projectile bursts
housing and propellant increment charges, an over or on the target, producing near optimum
ignition charge, and a percussion primer. The fragmentation and blast effect.
projectile body is of pearlitic malleable iron
(PMI), and is threaded internally at the nose to Difference Between Models:
accept the fuze and externally at the base to
accept the fin assembly. The projectile body is The projectile body of the M362 is of
filled with Composition B high explosive. forged steel.
4-45
TM 43-0001-28
4-46
TM 43-0001-28
Std AMCTC 2048, dtd 1964. When the cartridge is loaded, it slides
down the mortar tube until the percussion
primer in the hub of the tin assembly strikes
Use: the firing pin in the base cap of the mortar.
The burning primer flashes through the central
This cartridge is used to produce a smoke flash hole in the cartridge housing, igniting the
screen. ignition cartridge. The cartridge ignites the pro-
pellant charge. Rapidly expanding gases from
Description: the burning propellant expel the projectile from
the tube and propel it to the target. The projec-
The complete round consists of a projec- tile is fin-stabilized in flight. The PD fuze func-
tile body with a burster assembly a point- tions on impact, detonating the burster charge
detonating fuze, a fin assembly that includes a which ruptures the projectile and disperses the
cartridge housing, a propellant charge, an igni- white phosphorous filler. WP ignites spontane-
tion charge, an a percussion primer. The pro- ously on contact with the air producing dense
jectile body is of relatively thin-walled steel, white smoke.
and is filled with white phosphorous. The base
of the projectile is externally threaded to accept Tabulated Data:
the cartridge housing of the fin assembly. The
nose of the projectile is fitted with a steel Complete Round:
adapter designed to hold the burster casing, Type --------------------------------- Smoke (WP)
and internally threaded to accept the fuze. The Weight ------------------------------ 9.34 lb
burster casing is a thin-walled steel cylinder Length ------------------------------ 20.813 in.
press-fitted into the adapter and containing a Cannon used with --------------- M1, M29,
burster charge of RDX. M29A1, M252
4-47
TM 43-0001-28
AMC-P 700-3-3
TM 9-1015-215-10
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition TM 9-3071-1
Catalog for complete packing data including SB 700-20
NSN’S.
4-48
TM 43-0001-28
Std LCC-B, dtd 1975 (M374A2). When the cartridge is loaded, it slides
CON 11756003 (M374). down the mortar tube until the percussion
primer in the hub of the tin assembly strikes
the firing pin in the base cap of the mortar.
Use: The burning primer flashes through the central
hole in the cartridge housing to ignite the igni-
This cartridge is used against personnel tion cartridge. The cartridge ignites the propel-
and materiel, producing both fragmentation lant charge, and rapidly expanding gases from
and blast effect. the burning propellant expel the projectile from
the tube and propel it to the target. The projec-
tile is fin-stabilized in flight. Functioning of
Description: the fuze detonates the fuze booster charge and,
in turn, the high explosive charge. Depending
The complete round consists of a projec- upon the type of fuze used, the projectile bursts
tile body a point-detonating or proximity fuze, either over or on the target producing near opti-
a fin assembly that includes a cartridge hous- mum fragmentation and blast effect.
ing, a propellant charge with two types of incre-
ment charges, an ignition charge, and a per- Difference Between Models:
cussion primer. The projectile body is threaded
internally at the nose to accept the fuze and The projectile body may be of forged steel
externally at the base to accept the fin assem- or pearlitic malleable iron (PMI). Early produc-
bly. The projectile is filled with Composition B tion used the M66 ignition cartridge with the
high explosive. The fins are canted 5 degrees to M149 fin assembly while later series used the
produce spin. M285 cartridge and M170 fin assembly. Model
M374A2 is a modification of M374 to include
4-49
TM 43-0001-28
4-50
TM 43-0001-28
4-51
TM 43-0001-28
4-52
TM 43-0001-28
4-53
TM 43-0001-28
4-54
TM 43-0001-28
4-55
TM 43-0001-28
4-56
TM 43-0001-28
4-57
TM 43-0001-28
4-58
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: receive the fuze and hold the burster assembly.
The burster assembly consists of a burster cas-
Std MSR 05756028. ing containing a small RDX burster charge.
The burster casing is press-fitted into the
Use: adapter in the nose. The projectile is loaded
with a white phosphorous filler. The fins are
This cartridge is used to produce a screen- canted at 5 degrees at the rear to spin-stabilize
ing smoke and as an incendiary device against the projectile in flight.
personnel and materiel.
Description: Functioning:
The complete round consists of a projec- When the cartridge is loaded, it slides
tile body with burster assembly a PD or proxim- down the mortar tube until the percussion
ity fuze a fin assembly that includes a car- primer in the hub of the fin assembly strikes
tridge housing, a propellant charge including the firing pin in the base cap of the mortar.
two types of increment charges, an ignition car- The burning primer flashes through the central
tridge, and a percussion primer. The base of flash hole in the cartridge housing, igniting the
the projectile is externally threaded to accept ignition cartridge. The cartridge ignites the pro-
the fin assembly. Surrounding the fin assembly pellant charge. The propellant gases expel the
are four horseshoe-shaped Propelling Charge projectile from the mortar tube and propel it to
M205 increments. Each Propelling Charge the target. The projectile is fin-stabilized in
M205 increment consists of a nitrocellulose con- flight. Functioning of the fuze detonates the
tainer holding approximately 400 grains of pro- burster charge, which ruptures the projectile dis-
pellant M10. A protective plastic propelling persing the white phosphorous. The white phos-
charge support surrounds the four propelling phorous ignites on contact with the air, pro-
charge increments. The projectile nose is fitted ducing a cloud of dense white smoke with some
with an internally threaded adapter designed to incendiary effect.
4-59
TM 43-0001-28
4-60
TM 43-0001-28
4-61
TM 43-0001-28
4-62
TM 43-0001-28
4-63
TM 43-0001-28
4-64
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: ing pin in the base cap of the mortar. The
primer ignites the ignition cartridge. Since this
Std OTCM 37767 dtd 1961. round is fired only at Charge 0, the gases from
the ignition cartridge expel the projectile from
Use: the mortar tube and propel it to the target.
The smoke cartridge detonates on impact provid-
This cartridge is used for training in the ing a spotting charge. The ignition and smoke
loading and firing of the 81mm mortar. cartridge are replaceable, and the round is
designed for reuse.
Description:
Tabulated Data:
Unlike other mortar ammunition, the com-
ponents of this round are issued separately. Complete Round:
T his facilitates replacement of damaged, worn, Type --------------------------------- Training
or expended parts. The complete round con- Weight ------------------------------ 9.58 lb
sists of a projectile body, a training fuze, and a Length ------------------------------ 20.76 in.
fin assembly designed to hold an ignition car- Cannon used with --------------- M1, M29,
tridge and a smoke cartridge. The projectile is M29A1
internally threaded at the nose to accept the Projectile:
training fuze, and externally threaded at the Body material -------------------- Bar steel
base to accept the fin assembly Color:
Old -------------------------------- Black or blue
Functioning: w/white mark-
ings
When the cartridge is loaded, it slides New ------------------------------ Bronze
down the mortar tube until the percussion w/white mark-
primer in the ignition cartridge strikes the fir- ings
4-65
TM 43-0001-28
4-66
TM 43-0001-28
AR 7182
Change 2 4-66.1
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Storage:
Complete round: Lower limit ------------------------- -60OF out
Type --------------------------------- Illum. (Infrared) Upper limit ------------------------- +160OF
Weight ------------------------------ 9.25 lbs.
Length ------------------------------- 25.49 in. Packing:
Assembly dwg No. ---------------- 12953389 Pack --------------------------------- One round per
fiber container
Projectile: and three fiber
Body material ---------------------- Steel, (Tube) containers per
Color -------------------------------- White w/black metal can
markings and one
orange band Shipping and Storage Data:
Filler and weight------------------- Infrared/2.99 Kg
Illumination burn time------------ 60 Sec. min. Fiber container (PA114) ------------ Dwg No.
9354333
Components:
Ignition cartridge ------------------ M752A1 Metal Can (PA157) ------------------ Dwg No.
Propellant charge ------------------ M219 12944510
fin Assembly ---------------------- M29
Fuze --------------------------------- Mechanical Time Quantity-distance class -------------- (08) 1.2
Super Quick, Storage compatibility group -------- G
M772 DOT shipping class ------------------ A
DOT designation --------------------- Ammunition for
Limitation: cannon w/illum-
inating projectile
Cartridge cannot be fired at charge 0 (ignition DODAC ------------------------------- 1315-C484
cartridge only). Cartridge cannot be fired in the Ml UNO serial number ------------------ 0171
and the M29 Series Mortar. NSN ----------------------------------- 1315-01-379-
1026
Termperature Limits:
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
Firing: for complete packing data including NSN’s.
Lower limit ------------------------- -50 OF
Upper limit ------------------------- +145OF
4-66.2 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: tridge flashes through the holes in the fin assem-
bly and ignites the propelling charge (horse-
Std Dec ’86. shoe increments). The base end of the mortar
tube is pressured by the hot gases generated
Use: from the burning propellant. The pressurized
gas expands and propels the cartridge. The car-
This cartridge is a smoke screen round tridge leaves the mortar tube and travels
developed for use in the M252 improved 81mm towards the target. Upon a pre-set time, the
mortar system. A three round volley is used to fuze functions to expel and ignite the red phos-
develop the basic smoke screen. phorus smoke pellets in flight. The burning pel-
lets produce a cloud of dense smoke after
Description: hitting the ground. A three round volley is
required to develop the basic smoke screen.
The complete round consists of a MTSQ
fuze with an expulsion charge, a projectile con-
taining red phosphorus smoke pellets, a propel- Tabulated Data:
ling charge comprised of four horse-shoe type
propellant increments, a fin assembly, and an Complete Round:
ignition cartridge with integral percussion Type --------------------------------- Smoke, RP
primer. Weight ------------------------------ 10.7 lb
(4.9 kg)
Functioning: Length ----------------------------- 25.5 in.
(64.8 cm)
After setting the fuze with appropriate Projectile:
functioning time, the cartridge is loaded into Body material -------------------- Steel
the mortar tube. The cartridge slides down the Color -------------------------------- Green w/black
mortar tube until it reaches the firing pin in markings and
the base cap. The firing pin strikes the plunger brown band
of the percussion primer. The primer element Filler -------------------------------- Red phospho-
functions and initiates the charge in the igni- rus 2.6 lb
tion cartridge. The charge in the ignition car- (1.2 kg)
4-67
TM 43-0001-28
4-68
TM 43-0001-28
4-69
TM 43-0001-28
4-70
TM 43-0001 -28
4-71
TM 43-0001-28
4-72
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: shaft of the fin assembly and ignites the propel-
ling charge. The gases from the burning propel-
Std - DA Ltr 7/84. lant expand and propel the cartridge out of the
mortar tube. The fuze functions on impact and
Use: detonates the projectile.
This cartridge is a high explosive round
developed for use in the M252 improved 81mm Tabulated Data:
mortar system. It is intended for use against
personnel and light materiel targets. Complete Round:
Type --------------------------------- HE
Description: Weight ------------------------------ 8.96 lb
Length ------------------------------ 20.0 in.
The complete round consists of a fuze, pro- Assembly drawing number --- 9354444
pellant charge, fin assembly, ignition cartridge, Projectile:
and shell body. The shell body, made of ductile Body material -------------------- Ductile cast
cast iron, is loaded with a RDX/TNT filler. The iron
ignition cartridge has a percussion primer and Color -------------------------------- Olive drab
is assembled to the end of the fin assembly. w/yellow
The propelling charge is contained in four horse- markings
shoe felt-fiber containers and assembled around Filler and weight ---------------- RDX/TNT, 1.6
the fin assembly shaft. lb
Components:
Functioning: Ignition cartridge --------------- L33A1
Propellant charge MK5 -------- 4 increments
When the cartridge is dropped down the (M205 propel-
mortar tube, the firing pin at the bottom of the lant contain-
tube initiates the percussion primer and charge ers with UK
in the ignition cartridge. The charge in the igni- ball propel-
tion cartridge flashes through the holes in the lant)
4-73
TM 43-0001-28
4-74
TM 43-0001-28
4-75
TM 43-0001-28
4-76
TM 43-0001-28
This cartridge is a full range training round for use Complete Round:
in the M252 improved 81mm mortar system. Type ------------------------------- Practice (full
range)
Description: Weight ----------------------------- 9.40 lb
Length ------------------------------ 19.55 in.
This cartridge consists of a PD (practice) fuze, an
inert loaded projectile body, fin assembly, four propel- Projectile:
lant increments, obturating ring and an ignition cartridge Body material Steel
(with integral primer). The cartridge with the M751, PD Color Blue w/white
fuze resembles the 81MM M821 HE cartridge. These markings and 1
practice cartridges are ballistic matches to the HE car-
tridges and produce a similar signature (flash, audible brown ban
sound, and smoke cloud) upon impact on the ground. Filler and weight ------------------ Hydrocal (inert),
2.05 lb
Functioning: Components:
When the cartridge is loaded, it slides down the Ignition cartridge ----------------- M299 (with inte-
mortar tube until the percussion primer in the ignition gral primer)
cartridge strikes the firing pin in the base cap of the mor- Propellant charge ----------------- M220
tar. The primer ignites the ignition cartridge which Fuze---------------------------------- PD, M751
ignites the propellant charge. Gases from the burning Fin assembly ----------------------- M24
propellant expel the projectile from the mortar tube and Maximum range ------------------- 5700 m
propel it to the target. The projectile is fin-stabilized in
flight. The acceleration arms the fuze. The cartridge Maximum muzzle velocity------- 305 mps
travels down-range and impacts the target. The fuze
Change 2 4-77
TM 43-0001-28
4-78 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
4-79
TM 43-0001-28
4-80
TM 43-0001-28
4-81
TM 43-0001-28
4-82
TM 43-0001-28
M2A1: Std OTCM 36841 dtd 1958. When the cartridge is released, it slides
M2: OBS MSR 05776015. down the mortar tube until the percussion
primer strikes the firing pin. The flash from
Use: the primer ignites the ignition cartridge which,
in turn, ignites the propelling charge. The
This cartridge is used for casualty effect gases from the propelling charge exert pressure
and may be filled with either non-persistent on the pressure plate at the base of the projec-
gases CNB, CNS, CK or CG, or persistent gases tile which expands the rotating disc, engaging
H, HD or HT. it in the rifling of the tube. The spin imparted
to the projectile as it leaves the weapon stabi-
Description: lizes it in flight. The perforated vane causes
the liquid filler to rotate with the projectile to
The complete round consists of a projec- reduce the possibility of erratic flight. The fuze
tile body, a PD fuze with an integral burster, functions on impact, detonating the burster
and a tail assembly. The body contains a perfo- charge which ruptures the projectile and dis-
rated vane assembly welded to the inside of the perses the gas filler.
body and is designed to accommodate the
burster tube that extends from the fuze. The Difference Between Models:
tail assembly consists of a pressure plate and
rotating disc, a propelling charge, a cartridge Cartridge M2 differs slightly from
container and ignition cartridge, and a striker Cartridge M2A1 in the design of the obturating
nut assembly. mechanism.
4-83
TM 43-0001-28
4-84
TM 43-0001-28
4-85
TM 43-0001-28
4-86
TM 43-0001-28
AR199463
4-87
TM 43-0001-28
4-88
TM 43-0001-28
4-89
TM 43-0001-28
4-90
TM 43-0001-28
Std AMCTC 124 dtd 1962 (M329B1). When the cartridge is released, it slides
CON 11756003. down the mortar tube until the percussion
primer strikes the firing pin. The flash from
Use: the primer ignites the ignition cartridge which,
in turn, ignites the propelling charge. The
These cartridges are used against person- gases from the propelling charge exert pressure
nel and materiel, providing both fragmentation on the pressure plate at the base of the projec-
and blast effect. tile which expands the rotating disc, engaging
it in the rifling of the tube. The spin, imparted
Description: to the projectile as it leaves the weapon, stabi-
lizes it in flight. Functioning of the fuze deto-
The complete round consists of a projec- nates the supplementary charge and, in turn,
tile body, a fuze, and a tail assembly. The steel the high explosive charge. Depending upon the
body is designed to accommodate an impact, type of fuze used, the projectile bursts either
delay, or proximity fuze. A deep fuze-well in over or on the target, producing near optimum
the nose is fitted with a supplementary charge fragmentation and blast effect.
of TNT; this charge is removed to accommodate
deep-intrusion proximity fuzes. The tail assem- Difference Between Models:
bly includes a pressure plate and rotating disc,
a propelling charge, a cartridge container and The M329B1 has a projectile body made
ignition cartridge, and a striker nut assembly. from a forging with an integral base.
4-91
TM 43-0001-28
4-92
TM 43-0001-28
4-93
TM 43-0001-28
4-94
TM 43-0001-28
4-95
TM 43-0001-28
engaged in the rifling and imparts spin to the ** Packing ---------------------------------1 round in
projectile. The spin stabilizes the projectile in fiber con-
flight. Functioning of the fuze detonates the tainer; 2 con-
supplementary charge and, in turn, the high tainers in
explosive charge. Depending upon the type of wooden box
fuze used, the projectile bursts either over or ** Packing Box:
on the target, producing near optimum fragmen- Weight ------------------------------- 63 lb
tation and blast effect. (28.58 kg)
Dimensions ----------------------- 25-3/4 x
11-11/16 x
Tabulated Data: 6-3/8 in.
(60.33 x 29.69
Complete Round: x 16.19 cm)
Type --------------------------------- HE Cube --------------------------------- 1.4 cu ft
Weight ------------------------------ 22.00 lb (0.04 cu m)
(9.98 kg)
Length ------------------------------ 20.25 in. **NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
(51.44 cm) Catalog for complete packing data including
Cannon used with --------------- M2, M30 NSN’s.
Projectile:
Body material -------------------- Forged steel Shipping and Storage Data:
Color -------------------------------- Olive drab
w/yellow UNO serial number ---------------- 0006
markings Quantity-distance class ----------- 1.1
Filler and weight --------------- Comp B, 5.75 Storage compatibility group --- E
lb (2.61 kg) DOT shipping class ---------------- A
Components: DOT designation ------------------- AMMUNI-
Ignition cartridge --------------- M2A2* TION FOR
Propelling charge --------------- M36A2* CANNON
Fuzes -------------------------------- PD, M557; WITH
MTSQ, M564 EXPLOSIVE
Performance (full charge): PROJEC-
Maximum range ----------------- 6600 m TILES
(21,653.54 ft) DODAC -------------------------------- 1315-C704
Muzzle velocity ------------------ 308 mps w/fuze
(1010.50 fps) DODAC ------------------------------- 1315-C697
w/o fuze
*NOTE: See separate data sheets. Drawing number ------------------- 9235654
Temperature Limits:
Limitations:
Firing:
Lower limit ------------------------ -40°F (-40°C) Excessive short rounds may occur when
Upper limit ------------------------ +125°F this round is fired at temperatures below 0°F.
(+52°C)
Storage: The supplementary charge must be
Lower limit ------------------------ -65°F (for removed from the nose cavity before attempt-
period not ing to install a long-intrusion proximity fuze.
more than The Point Detonating Fuze: M739 series with
3 days) the M329 series cartridges were not qualified
(-53.89°C) during acceptance test. At the present time,
Upper limit ------------------------ +160°F (for the fuze M557 is the only PD fuze authorized
period not for use with the M329 series cartridges.
more than
4 hr/day) References:
(71.11°C)
TM 9-1015-215-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
4-96
TM 43-0001-28
4-97
TM 43-0001-28
4-98
TM 43-0001-28
4-99
TM 43-0001-28
Storage: TM 9-1015-215-10
Lower limit ------------------------ -80°F (-62.2°C) TM 9-1015-215-20&P
(for periods TM 9-1015-215-30
not more than TM 9-1300-251-20
3 days) TM 9-1300-251-34
4-100
TM 43-0001-28
4-101
TM 43-0001-28
4-102
TM 43-0001-28
4-103
TM 43-0001-28
4-104
TM 43-0001-28
4-105
TM 43-0001-28
4-106
TM 43-0001-28
Change 11 4-106.1
TM 43-0001-28
4-106.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
4-107
TM 43-0001-28
4-108
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: ling charge. The gases from the burning propel-
lant expand and propel the cartridge out of the
(To be assigned). mortar tube. The fuze, point-detonating (PD),
M935 functions either superquick, or on delay
Use: 0.05 seconds.
This cartridge is used against personnel Tabulated Data:
and materiel as incendiary device and to pro-
duce a screening. This cartridge is for use in Complete Round:
the M120 120mm mortar system only. Type ---------------------------------- Smoke
Weight ------------------------------- 28.65 lb
Description: (13 kg)
Length ------------------------------- 26.18 in.
The complete round consists of a fuze, (665 mm)
three types of propellant increment, fin assem- Assembly drawing number --- 512-0068-03
bly, ignition cartridges and shell body. The Projectile:
shell body, made of steel, is loaded with white Body material --------------------- Steel
phosphorus (WP) filler. The ignition cartridge Color --------------------------------- Light green
has a percussion primer and is assembled to the w/black mark-
end of the fin assembly. The propellant charge ings
is contained in one brown increment, two blue Filler and weight ----------------- WP, 4.47 lb
increments and four white increments and is (2030 g)
assembled around the fin assembly shaft. Components:
Ignition cartridge ---------------- N/A
Functioning: Fin assemble ---------------------- N/A
Faze ---------------------------------- PD, M935
When the cartridge is dropped down the Propellant charge, max -------- 1 brown incre-
mortar tube, the firing pin at the bottom of the ment, 2 blue
tube initiates the percussion primer and charge increments, 4
in the ignition cartridge. The charge in the igni- white incre-
tion cartridge flashes through the holes in the ments
shaft of the fin assembly and ignites the propel-
4-109
TM 43-0001-28
4-110
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: and ignites the propelling charge. The gases from
the burning propellant expand and propel the
TC - LRP (8 May 92) cartridge out of the mortar tube. The fuze
functions on point-detonating and the booster
Use: ignites the burster charge in the center part of the
This cartridge is a smoke, white phosphorous projectile body. The burster charge fragments the
(WP) round developed for use in the M120 and projectile body and disperses 144 felt wedges
M121 120mm mortar system. It is intended for use impregnated with WP, which burns immediately on
as an incendiary device and to produce a screen. contact with air. The wedges burn for
approximately 2 minutes, creating a smoke that is
Description: twice as effective as the 4.2-inch, M328A1.
The complete round consists of a fuze, propellant
charge, fin assembly, ignition cartridge, and shell Tabulated Data:
body. The shell body, made of wrought carbon Complete Round:
steel, is loaded with WP filler. The ignition Type . . . . . . . .Smoke (WP)
cartridge has a percussion primer and is assembled Weight . . . . . . . . 31.2 lb
to the end of the fin assembly. The propellant Length . . . . . . . . 27.85 in.
charge is contained in four horse-shoe-shaped felt (706.8 mm)
fiber containers and assembled around the fin Assembly dwg no ... 12577502
assembly shaft. Projectile:
Body material . . . . .Wrought carbon steel
Functioning: Color . . . . . . . .Light green w/yellow
When the cartridge is dropped down the mortar band and light red
tube, the firing pin at the bottom of the tube initiates markings.
the percussion primer and charge in the ignition Filler and weight. . . WP felt wedges, 5.28 lb
cartridge. The charge in the ignition flashes (2400 g)
through the holes in the shaft of the fin assembly
Change 4 4-111
TM 43-0001-28
4-112 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: and ignites the propelling charge. The gases from
the burning propellant expand and propel the
TC- STD cartridge out of the mortar tube. The fuze
functions on proximity burst and the booster ignites
Use: the burster charge in the center part of the projectile
This cartridge is a smoke, white phosphorous body. The burster charge fragments the projectile
(WP) round developed for use in the M120 and body and disperses 144 felt wedges impregnated
M121 120mm mortar system. It is intended for use with WP, which burns immediately on contact with
as an incendiary device and to produce a screen. air. The wedges burn for approximately 2 minutes,
creating a smoke that is twice as effective as the 4.2-
Description: inch, M328A1.
The complete round consists of a fuze, propellant
charge, fin assembly, ignition cartridge and shell Tabulated Data:
body. The shell body, made of wrought carbon Complete Round:
steel is loaded with WP filler. The ignition Type . . . . . . . .Smoke (WP)
cartridge has a percussion primer and is assembled Weight . . . . . . . . 31.2 lb
tot he end of the fin assembly. The propellant Length . . . . . . . . 27.85 in.
charge is contained in four horse-shoe-shaped felt (706.8 mm)
fiber containers and assembled around the fin Assembly dwg no ... n/a
assembly shaft. Projectile:
Body material . . . . .Wrought carbon steel
Functioning: Color . . . . . . . .Light green w/yellow
When the cartridge is dropped down the mortar band and light red
tube, the firing pin at the bottom of the tube initiates markings.
the percussion primer and charge in the ignition Filler and weight. . . WP felt wedges, 5.28 lb
cartridge. The charge in the ignition flashes (2400 g)
through the holes in the shaft of the fin assembly
Change 4 4-112.1
TM 43-0001-28
4-112.2 Change 4
TM 43-0001-28
4-113
TM 43-0001-28
4-114
TM 43-0001-28
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: the fin assembly and ignites the propelling charge. The
gases from the burning propellant expand and propel the car-
TC - STD (3 Mar 03). tridge out of the mortar tube. The fuze functions depending
on the fuze setting and ignites the expulsion charge, ignites
USE: the first-fire candle, and ejects the candle assembly. A
spring ejects the parachute from the tail cone. Parachute
This cartridge is an illuminant round developed for use in the assembly opens and deploys. The candle assembly provides
M120 and M121 120mm mortar system. It is intended for illumination for 50 seconds.
use in illuminating a desired point or area.
TABULATED DATA:
DESCRIPTION:
Complete Round:
The complete round consists of a fuze, propellant charge, fin Type ............................................. Illuminating
assembly, ignition cartridge, body tube, tail cone assembly, Weight ......................................... 31.2 lb
illuminant candle, and parachute assembly. The ignition car- Length ......................................... 27.85 in. (703 mm)
tridge has a percussion primer and is assembled to the end of Projectile:
the fin assembly. The propellant charge is contained in four Body material .............................. Wrought carbon steel
horseshoe-shaped felt fiber containers and assembled around Color............................................ White w/black mark-
the fin assembly shaft. ings
Filler and weight ......................... Illuminant, 2.65 lb,
FUNCTIONING: (1200 g)
Candlepower................................ 1,000,000 candle-
When the cartridge is dropped down the mortar tube, the fir- power/sec
ing pin at the bottom of the tube initiates the percussion
primer and charge in the ignition cartridge. The charge in
the ignition cartridge flashes through the holes in the shaft of
Change 11 4-115
TM 43-0001-28
TEMPERATURE LIMITS: *See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for complete packing
data including NSNs.
Firing:
SHIPPING AND STORAGE DATA:
Lower limit .................................. -50 °F (-45.6°C)
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+62.8°C)
DOD hazard class/division ............. (08) 1.2.1
Storage:
Storage compatibility group............ G
Lower limit .................................. -60°F (-51.1°C)
DOT shipping class......................... B
Upper limit................................... +160°F (+71.1°C)
Proper shipping name ..................... AMMUNITION
ILLUMINATING
DRAWINGS:
DODAC .......................................... 1315-C625
NSN ................................................ 1315-01-343-1942
Assembly ......................................... 12577503
Fiber container................................. 12577551
Metal container................................ 12577570
4-116 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: the propelling increments. The gases generated propel the
cartridge out of the barrel and the cartridge travels down-
Standard Jan 98. range. The fuze functions on impact with the ground or tar-
get. A pyrotechnic smoke cartridge in the fuze produces a
USE: flash, an audible sound and a cloud of smoke (simulation of
the HE cartridge function). Upon functioning, the plug at the
This cartridge is a full-range practice round for use in the base of the vent tube is pushed to the bottom of the fin
120mm, M120 and M121 Battalion Mortar Systems. assembly, allowing the smoke cloud to vent through the vent
holes in the fin boom.
DESCRIPTION:
TABULATED DATA:
The cartridge consists of a point detonating (PD) (practice)
fuze, a hollow projectile body with vent tube and base plug, Complete Round:
a fin assembly, an obturating fuze ring, four propellant incre- Type............................................. Target practice
ments and an ignition cartridge. The cartridge is similar in Weight ......................................... 31.2 lb
appearance to the M933 and M934 HE cartridges. The car- Length ......................................... 27.99 in. (710.95
tridge is also ballistically similar to the HE cartridges and mm)
produces a similar signature (flash and/or smoke and audible Projectile:
sound) upon impact. Body material .............................. Steel
Color............................................ Blue w/white mark-
FUNCTIONING: ings
Filler ............................................ None (hollow body)
When the cartridge is loaded into the mortar tube, it slides Components:
down the tube until the primer in the ignition cartridge Fuze ............................................. PD (practice), M781
strikes the firing pin in the base cap of the mortar. The Ignition cartridge ......................... M1005
primer ignites the ignition cartridge which, in turn, ignites DODAC .......................................... 1315-CA09
Change 11 4-117
TM 43-0001-28
4-118 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
CARTRIDGE, 120 MILLIMETER: ILLUMINATING, IR, M983 WITH FUZE, MECHANICAL TIME
SUPERQUICK: M776
Type Classification: expand and propel the cartridge out of the mortar tube.
The fuze functions depending on the fuze setting and
TC - STD (5 Apr 00). ignites the expulsion charge, ignites the first-fire candle,
and ejects the candle assembly. A spring ejects the para-
Use: chute from the tail cone. Parachute assembly opens and
deploys. The candle assembly provides illumination for
This car-/tridge is an infrared illuminant round 50 seconds.
developed for use in the M120 and M121 120mm mortar
system. It is intended for use with Night Vision Devices Tabulated Data:
(NVD’s) to reduce friendly force’s exposure to the
enemy. Complete Round:
Type -------------------------------- Infrared Illumi-
Description: nating
The complete round consists of a fuze, propellant Weight ----------------------------- 31.2 lb
charge, fin assembly, ignition cartridge, body tube, tail Length ------------------------------ 27.85 in.
cone assembly, illuminant candle, and parachute assem- (703 mm)
bly. The ignition cartridge has a percussion primer and is Assembly drawing number ------ 12967862
assembled to the end of the fin assembly. The propellant Projectile:
charge is contained in four horseshoe-shaped felt fiber
containers and assembled around the fin assembly shaft. Body material ---------------------- Wrought carbon
steel
Functioning: Color -------------------------------- White w/black
markings and
When the cartridge is dropped down the mortar orange band
tube, the firing pin at the bottom of the tube initiates the
percussion primer and charge in the ignition cartridge. Filler and weight ------------------ Illuminant, Infra-
The charge in the ignition cartridge flashes through the red (IR)
holes in the shaft of the fin assembly and ignites the pro- 2.65 lb,
pelling charge. The gases from the burning propellant (1200 g)
Change 10 4-119
TM 43-0001-28
4-120 Change 10
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 5
5-1
TM 43-0001-28
5-2
TM 43-0001-28
Cont OTCM 37119 dtd 1959. The black powder flash from the primer
ignites the propelling charge when the primer
Used: is struck by the firing pin of the weapon. The
burning propellant generates gases to propel
This cartridge is used in 57mm recoilless the projectile through the barrel to the target.
rifles for target practice. Recoil is eliminated because some gas pressure
escapes through the perforated cartridge case,
Description: and then through the apertures in the rifle
breech-block. The rotating band engages the bar-
The cartridge consists of a perforated rel rifling to spin the projectile for stability in
metal cartridge case, containing a plastic liner, flight. Fuze detonation ignites the black powder
which is crimped to a steel projectile. The car- charge in the projectile to produce flash and
tridge case liner is loosely filled with propellant smoke for marking the impact point.
and the cartridge case is equipped with a percus-
sion primer. The primer ignition tube extends Tabulated Data:
through the length of the propelling charge.
The projectile resembles the HE round M306A1 Complete round:
with the same shape and pre-engraved rotating Type --------------------------------- TP
band; however, instead of high explosive filler, Weight ------------------------------ 5.4 lb
the target practice round contains only a small Length ------------------------------ 17.54 in.
black powder marking charge. The projectile is Cannon used with --------------- M18A1, M18
equipped with a PD fuze. This target practice
round has the same ballistics as the HE round.
5-3
TM 43-0001-28
5-4
TM 43-0001-28
5-5
TM 43-0001-28
5-6
TM 43-0001-28
5-7
TM 43-0001-28
5-8
TM 43-0001-28
Cont OTCM 37119 dtd 1959. The primer ignites the propellant when
struck by the weapon firing pin, and the burn-
Use: ing propellant generates gases to propel the pro-
jectile through the barrel. Recoil is eliminated
This cartridge is used in 57mm recoilless because the design of the cartridge case permits
Rifles M18A1 and M18 and is intended primar- the controlled release of some gas pressure
ily for screening and spotting. through apertures in the rifle breech-block.
The rotating band engages the barrel rifling to
Description: spin the projectile for stability in flight. On
impact, the fuze functions to detonate the
WP Cartridge M308A1 includes a per- burster tube. The burster ruptures the projec-
forated cartridge case containing a plastic liner tile and disperses the white phosphorous filler.
and a percussion primer. The propelling charge White phosphorous ignites spontaneously on
is loosely loaded into the plastic liner. The car- contact with air, emitting a dense white smoke.
tridge case is crimped to the projectile just
behind the pre-engraved rotating band. A steel Difference Between Models:
adapter forms the front end of the projectile.
The burster is press-fitted into the adapter, and M308 uses a paper-lined cartridge case
the fuze is threaded into the adapter. The pro- and Percussion Primer M46.
jectile is filled with white phosphorous.
5-9
TM 43-0001-28
5-10
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: ing band near the base. The canister is closed
at the front by crimping and welding to a steel
LP AMCTC 7875 dtd 1970. disk, and at the rear by a heavy steel base.
Use: Functioning:
This canister cartridge is fired from When the primer is struck by the firing
57mm recoilless rifles for antipersonnel effect pin of the weapon, flame from the primer black
at close range. power ignites the propellant. The burning pro-
pellant generates gases to propel the canister
Description: through the barrel, and spin is provided by the
rotating band engaging the barrel rifling.
The cartridge consists of a perforated Recoil is eliminated because the design of the
metal cartridge case crimped to a cylindrical can- cartridge case permits the controlled release of
ister projectile. The cartridge case contains a some gas pressure through apertures in the
polyethylene liner which is loosely filled with rifle breech-block. Breakup of this projectile is
propellant and is equipped with a percussion initiated by fracture at the body grooves under
primer. The primer ignition tube extends forces encountered in firing. The payload of
through the length of the propelling charge. The steel slugs is dispersed by centrifugal action
canister case is loaded with 154 or 176 stacked, after breakup of the canister at the rifle muz-
cylindrical steel slugs. The thin steel case has zle. The slugs are thrown forward in a conical
four equally spaced slits extending from the pattern.
nose to within 1/4 inch of a pre-engraved rotat-
5-11
TM 43-0001-28
Firing: Limitations:
Lower limit ------------------------ -40°F
Upper limit ------------------------ +125°F Canister may not be fired overhead of
Storage: friendly troops.
Lower limit ------------------------ -80°F (for not
more than 3 References:
days)
Upper limit ------------------------ +160°F (for SB 700-20
not more than AMC-P 700-3-3
4 hr/day) TM 9-1300-251-20
5-12
TM 43-0001-28
Cont OTCM 37119 dtd 1958. When the weapon firing pin strikes the
primer, flame from the primer black powder
Use: ignites the propelling charge. The burning pro-
pellant generates rapidly expanding gases to pro-
This cartridge is fired from 75mm pel the projectile through the rifle barrel and to
recoilless rifles and is used for blast, fragmenta- the target. Recoil is eliminated because some
tion, and mining effects. gas pressure escapes through the perforated car-
tridge case, and is controlled by apertures in
Description: the rifle breech-block. The rotating band
engages the bore rifling to spin the projectile
The cartridge consists of a perforated for stability in flight. On impact, fuze function-
metal cartridge case crimped to a hollow steel ing detonates the high explosive, producing
projectile. The cartridge case contains a plastic blast and fragmentation.
liner which is filled loosely with propellant. An
igniter charge is positioned on top of the propel- Difference Between Models:
lant. A percussion primer is fitted in the base,
with an igniter tube extending through the pro- M309 has a paper-lined cartridge case,
pelling charge. The projectile is fitted with and does not have the igniter charge on top of
either a point detonating or mechanical time, the propelling charge.
superquick fuze in the nose, and is filled with
TNT. The rotating band near the base is pre-
engraved to match the bore rifling of the
weapon. A bourrelet at the rear of the ogive
and another forward of the rotating band are
provided as bearing surfaces for the projectile
in the rifle bore.
5-13
TM 43-0001-28
5-14
TM 43-0001-28
5-15
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Temperature Limits:
References:
5-16
TM 43-0001-28
Use: Functioning:
This cartridge is used in 75mm recoilless The primer ignites the propelling charge
rifles for screening and spotting. when struck by the weapon firing pin. Rapidly
expanding gases from the burning propellant
Description: provide the force to propel the projectile
through the barrel and to the target. Recoil is
The cartridge consists of a perforated eliminated because the cartridge case design per-
metal cartridge case containing a plastic liner mits controlled escape of some gas pressure
which is crimped to a hollow steel projectile. through apertures in the rifle breech-block.
The liner is filled with loose propellant and an The rotating band engages the barrel rifling to
igniter charge is positioned on top of the propel- spin the projectile. On impact, the fuze deto-
lant. A percussion primer is assembled in the nates the burster charge to rupture the project-
base of the cartridge case. The igniter tube of ile and disperse the white phosphorous. WP
the primer extends through the propelling ignites spontaneously on contact with air and
charge. The projectile is filled with white produces a dense white smoke.
phosphorous. The projectile has a pre-engraved
rotating band near the base. Two bourrelets, Difference Between Models:
one behind the ogive and one just ahead of the
rotating band, provide bearing surfaces for the M311 has a paper-lined cartridge case,
projectile in the weapon barrel. An adapter at and does not have the igniter charge on top of
the nose accommodates the burster tube and is the propelling charge.
threaded to accept the point detonating fuze.
5-17
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
References:
5-18
TM 43-0001-28
5-19
TM 43-0001-28
5-20
TM 43-0001-28
5-21
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Temperature Limits:
References:
5-22
TM 43-0001-28
5-23
TM 43-0001-28
TemperatureLimits:
References:
5-24
TM 43-0001-28
5-25
TM 43-0001-28
5-26
TM 43-0001-28
5-27
TM 43-0001-28
5-28
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: loosely filled with propellant, and the base is fit-
ted with a percussion primer. The ignition tube
Std OTCM 3711959 dtd 1958. of the primer extends through the propelling
charge,
Use:
Functioning:
This cartridge is used in 106mm recoilless
rifles against armored targets. The primer ignites the propelling charge
when struck by the firing pin. The burning pro-
Description: pellant generates rapidly expanding gases to pro-
pel the projectile through the barrel and to the
The cartridge consists of a perforated, plas- target. Recoil is eliminated by controlled
tic-lined steel cartridge case crimped to a steel escape of propellant gases to the rear through
projectile containing a shaped charge. The openings in the breech-block. Gas pressure
nose cone adapter of the projectile carries a cap also builds up in the piston in the projectile
with a piezoelectric element to initiate the base. When the projectile leaves the muzzle,
PIBD fuze in the base. A copper cone within the piston moves rearward to extend the fins
the projectile shapes the charge. The hollow for stability in flight. On impact, distortion of
space within the cone and the adapter provides the piezoelectric element generates an electri-
the appropriate standoff distance between tar- cal charge and initiates fuze functioning to
get and shaped charge. An aluminum chamber detonate the projectile, Explosion of the
threaded to the base of the projectile supports shaped charge collapses the copper cone and
the fuze, six folding fins, and a piston assembly focuses a high velocity shock wave and a jet of
for opening the fins, The cartridge case is metal particles that penetrates the target,
5-29
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
References:
Temperature Limits:
5-30
TM 43-0001-28
Use:
Description:
Functioning:
5-31
TM 43-0001-28
SB 700-20
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition AMC-P 700-3-3
Catalog for complete packing data including TM 9-1000-205-12
NSN’s. TM 9-1300-251-20
5-32
TM 43-0001-28
5-33
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
5-34
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
5-35
TM 43-0001-28
5-36
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 6
6-1
TM 43-0001-28
6-2
‘I’M 43-0001-28
This cartridge is a high explosive round The weapon firing pin strikes the percus-
designed to inflict personnel casualties from sion primer igniting the propelling charge in
ground burst effect, and is fired from 40mm the high-pressure chamber. The burning pro-
Grenade Launcher M79 or the M203 (attached pelling charge generates sufficient pressure to
to the M16 series rifle). rupture the propellant cup forcing the expand-
ing gases through vent holes into the low-
Description: pressure chamber. The rotating band around
the projectile engages the rifling in the
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammuni- launcher tube to impart spin of’ 3600 RPM to
tion consisting of a projectile assembly and a car- the pro.jectile. The pressure created by the
tridge case assembly. The projectile has a hol- expanding propellant gases in the low-pressure
low, one-piece aluminum body containing rotat- chamber forces the projectile through the
ing bands. A hollow aluminum ogive is fitted launcher barrel with a muzzle velocity of 76
to the front end of the projectile. A hollow steel meters per second (250 fps). Setback force
ball assembly containing the bursting charge is from firing causes the firing pin in the f’uze to
fitted into the rear of the projectile body. A be withdrawn from the rotor ball detent, and
booster charge with a PD fuze is threaded into centrifugal force from projectile rotation causes
a well in the forward side of the ball. The pro- the rotor ball assembly to allign the detonator
jectile assembly is press-fitted into a cartridge with the explosive train. The fuze arms after
case. The case is a hollow, aluminum bicham- the projectile has traveled approximately 2.4 to
bered cylinder with an annealed brass propel- 3 meters (8 feet) from the launcher. Upon
lant cup fitted into the cartridge base. The cup graze or impact with the target, inertia causes
contains the propelling charge with a percus- the inertial ring to act on the push pins, pivot-
sion primer in the center. The cup acts as a ing the levers inward to force the firing pin into
high pressure chamber and the hollow cavity in the detonator. The detonator ignites the
the case, which surrounds the cup, acts as a low booster charge, and the booster detonates the
6-3
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Temperature Limits:
6-4
TM 43-0001 -28
6-5
TM 43-0001-28
6-6
TM 43-0001-28
6-7
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
References:
6-8
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: aluminum closing plug fitted into the open well
of the propellant chamber in the cartridge base.
Std AMCTC 8664 dtd 1971 The propelling charge is contained in the spheri-
cal high-pressure propellant chamber. This
Use: chamber has vent holes in the top and is sealed
at the bottom by the closing plug. The hollow
This cartridge is a high explosive round chamber in the upper section of the case acts as a
designed to inflict personnel casualties in the low-pressure chamber. A percussion primer is
target area using ground burst effect, and is crimped into the center opening in the closing
fired from M75 and M129 40mm grenade plug.
launchers or the U.S. Navy 40mm machine gun
MK19 Mod 1, at ranges up to 2200 meters. The Functioning:
cartridge is issued fully assembled in linked
belts of 50 rounds. The weapon firing pin strikes the percus-
sion primer igniting the propelling charge.
Description: Gases from the burning propellant expand in
the high-pressure chamber and are forced
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition through the vent holes into the low-pressure
consisting of a one-piece, internally embossed chamber. The rotating band around the projec-
steel projectile body with a metal rotating band tile engages the rifling in the launcher barrel
and a cartridge case assembly containing the imparting a spin of 12,000 rpm to the projectile.
propelling charge and percussion primer. A PD The expanding gases in the low-pressue cham-
fuze is threaded into the front end of the projec- ber force the projectile through the barrel with
tile, and is enclosed with an aluminum ogive. a muzzle velocity of 244 reps.
The projectile cavity contains Composition A5
bursting charge. The projectile assembly is After the projectile leaves the launcher
press-fitted into a cartridge case. The case is a tube, setback force causes the fuze rotor set-
hollow bichambered aluminum cylinder with an back pin to be disengaged from the rotor. The
6-9
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
References:
6-10
TM 43-0001-28
Std AMCTC 2177 dtd 1964 The weapon firing pin strikes the percus-
sion primer to ignite the propelling charge.
Use: The expanding gases from the burning propel-
lant are forced from the high-pressure chamber,
This cartridge is fired from 40mm through vent holes into the low-pressure cham-
Grenade Launchers M75 and M129 and 40mm ber. The rotating band around the plojectile
Machine Gun MK19, Mod 1 and Mod 3. The car- engages the rifling in the launcher tube impart-
tridge is designed only for practice or for proof ing a spin of 12,000 rpm to the projectile. The
testing weapons. expanding gases in the low-pressure chamber
force the projectile through the tube with a muz-
Description: zle velocity of 244 meters per second. Because
it is inert, the projectile does not function upon
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammuni- impact with the target.
tion. It consists of a one-piece solid inert alumi-
num projectile body together with a metal rotat- Tabulated
—— Data:
ing band which is press-fitted into an
aluminum bichambered cartridge case assem- Complete round:
bly. The case contains the propelling charge Type --------------------------------- Practice
and percussion primer. Weight ------------------------------ 350 g
Length ------------------------------ 4.415 in.
The propelling charge is contained in a Weapons used with ------------- M75, M129
spherical high-pressure propellant chamber 40mm Gre-
with vent holes in the top. The chamber is nade Launch-
sealed at the bottom with an aluminum base ers MK19,
plug which is crimped to the base of the car- Mod 1, MK19,
tridge case. The hollow upper chamber in the Mod 3, 40mm
case acts as a low-pressure chamber. A percus- machine guns
sion primer is crimped into the center of the
case closing plug.
6-11
TM 43-0001-28
References:
6-12
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: base plug which is crimped to the base of the car-
Std AMSR 12876002 tridge case. The hollow upper chamber in the
case acts as a low-pressure chamer. A percus-
sion primer is crimped into the center of the
case closing plug.
Use:
This practice cartridge is fired from 40mm Functioning:
Grenade Launcher M75 and 40mm Grenade
Machine Gun MK19 Mod 3. The cartridge is The weapon firing pin strikes the percus-
designed only for practice or for proof testing sion primer to ignite the propelling charge.
weapons. Not authorized for use in M129 The expanding gases f’rom the burning propel-
Grenade Launcher. lant are forced from the high-pressure chamber,
through vent holes into the low-pressure cham-
Description: ber. The rotating band around the projectile
engages the rifling in the launcher tube impart-
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammuni- ing a spin of 12,000 rpm to the projectile. The
tion. It differs from the M385 cartridge in that expanding gases in the low-pressure chamber
the ogive matches the shape of the M430 projec- force the projectile through the tube vith a muz-
tile ogive. It consists of a one-piece solid inert zle velocity of 242 meters per second. Because
aluminum projectile body together with a metal it is inert, the projectile does not function upon
rotating band which is press-fitted into an alumi- impact with the target.
num bichambered cartridge. The case contains
the propelling charge and percussion primer. Tabulated Data:
6-13
TM 43-0001-28
6-14
TM 43-0001-28
6-15
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
References:
Temperature Limits:
6-16
TM 43-0001-28
6-17
TM 43-0001-28
6-18
TM 43-0001-28
Std MSR 08746022 The weapon firing pin strikes the primer
to ignite the propelling charge. The burning pro-
Use: pellant ruptures the propellant cup, and the
expanding-gases are vented into the low-pres-
This cartridge is a high explosive round de- sure chamber to propel the projectile through
signed to inflict personnel casualties using air the tube with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters
burst effect, and fired from 40mm Grenade per second. The rotating band engages the spi-
Launchers M79 and M203 (attached to the M16 ral lands in the launcher tube to impart spin to
series rifle). the projectile. Setback from firing withdraws a
lock pin from the fuze rotor. After the projec-
Description: tile leaves the launcher, centrifugal force from
rotation withdraws the firing in from the
The cartridge is a fixed round consisting rotor and releases a centrifugal l ock from the
of an aluminum projectile body with rotating fuze gear train. The rotor then turns, re-
band press-fitted into a cartridge case contain- strained by an escapement mechanism, to line
ing a propelling charge and percussion primer. up the rotor detonator with the separation
A hollow steel ball assembly containing the HE charge. This rotor movement is complete
charge and a delay detonator is fitted into the when the projectile has traveled at least 14
rear of the projectile. A PD fuze with a sepa- meters (45 feet) from the weapon. Upon
ration charge is threaded into a well on the impact, the fuze firing pin is driven into the det-
front side of the ball. The cartridge case is a onator to explode the separation charge. The
bichambered aluminum cylinder with an an- separation charge ejects the high explosive
nealed brass cup pressed into the center of the assembly upward from the rear of the projectile
base. The cup contains the propelling charge and simultaneously ignites the delay charge.
and the percussion primer extends into the cen- Detonation and fragmentation of the HE ball
ter of the charge. The cup constitutes a high- thus occurs at approximately 5 feet above the
-pressure chamber, and the hollow cavity in the ground impact point.
case surrounding the cup acts as a low-pressure
chamber.
6-19
TM 43-0001-28
6-20
TM 43-0001-28
6-21
TM 43-0001-28
tube. Upon impact with the target, the firing Upper limit ------------------------ +125°F
pin is forced into the detonator. Concurrently (51.6°C)
the detonator triggers the booster charge, in Storage:
turn, detonating the high explosive bursting Lower limit ----------------------- -66°F (-53.8°C)
charge, which produces a blast and fragmenta- Upper limit ------------------------ +165°F
tion of the projectile body. The projectile body (73.9°C)
is wire wrapped so that fragmentation is more *Packing ------------------------------ 6 rounds per
uniform on impact. bandoleer; 12
bandoleers (72
rounds) per
Tabulated Data: box
*Packing Box:
Complete round: Weight ------------------------------ 54 lb
Type ---------------------------------- HE Dimensions ----------------------- 17-3/4 x 14-1/8
Weight ------------------------------ 0.503 lb x 11-15/32
Length ------------------------------ 3.894 in. Cube --------------------------------- 1.7 cu ft
Weapons used with ------------- M79, M203
40mm gre- *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
nade launch- Catalog for complete packing data including
ers (attached NSN’s.
to M16 series
rifle) Shipping and Storage Data:
Projectile:
Body material -------------------- Aluminum UNO serial number --------------- 0321
skirt with Hazard class/division and
steel ball storage compatibility group -- (04) 1.2 E
Color --------------------------------- Olive drab DOT class ---------------------------- Class A
w/yellow Explosive
markings and DOT marking ----------------------- AMMUNI-
yellow ogive TION FOR
Filler and weight ---------------- Comp B, 32 g CANNON W/
Faze --------------------------------- PD, M551 EXPLOSIVE
Propelling charge: PROJEC-
Cartridge case -------------------- M118 TILES
Propellant -------------------------- M9, 330 mg DODAC ------------------------------- 1310-B568
Primer ------------------------------ M42, FED 100 Cartridge drawing number ------ 8835950
Performance: Packing drawing number -------- 8835104,
Maximum range ----------------- 400 m 8835105
Muzzle velocity ----------------- 76 mps
(247 fps) References:
Arming distance ---------------- 14 to 27 m
SC 700-20
Temperature Limits: TM 9-1010-205-10
TM 9-1010-221-10
Firing: TM 9-1300-251-20
Lower limit ----------------------- -45°F (-42.8°C) TM 9-1300-251-34
6-22
TM 43-0001-28
6-23
TM 43-0001-28
with the target, the firing pin is forced into the Upper limit ------------------------ +145°F
detonator. Concurrently, the detonator ignites (62.5°C)
the RDX booster pellet which fragments the *Packing ------------------------------ 6 rounds per
plastic ball and ignited the two yellow smoke pel- bandoleer; 12
lets, causing a puff of yellow smoke which simu- bandoleers (72
lates explosive impact. rounds) per
box
Tabulated Data: *Packing Box:
Weight ------------------------------ 54 lb
Complete round: Dimensions ----------------------- 17-3/4 x 14-1/8
Type --------------------------------- Practice x 11-15/32 in.
Weight ------------------------------ 0.50 lb Cube --------------------------------- 1.7 cu ft
Length ------------------------------ 3.894 in.
Weapons used with ------------- M79, M203 *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
40mm gre- Catalog for complete packing data including
nade launch- NSN’s.
ers (attached
to M16 series
rifle) Shipping and Storage Data:
Projectile:
Body material -------------------- Aluminum UNO serial number --------------- 0328
skirt and plas- Hazard class/division and
tic ball storage compatibility group -- (04) 1.2 C
Color -------------------------------- Blue w/white DOT class ---------------------------- Class C
markings Explosive
Filler and weight ---------------- Yellow dye DOT marking ----------------------- CAR
Fuze --------------------------------- PD, M551 TRIDGES,
Propelling charge: PRACTICE
Cartridge case -------------------- M 1 1 8 AMMUNI-
Propellant ------------------------- M9, 330 mg TION
Primer ------------------------------- M42, FED 100 DODAC ------------------------------- 1310-B577
Performance: Cartridge drawing number ----- 8835952
Maximum range ----------------- 400 m Packing drawing numbers ------ 8835104,
Muzzle velocity ------------------ 76 mps 8835105
(249 fps)
Temperature Limits: References:
Firing: TM 9-1010-205-10
Lower limit ------------------------ -25°F (-31.5°C) TM 9-1010-221-10
Upper limit ------------------------ +110°F (43°C) SB 700-20
Storage: TM 9-1300-251-20
Lower limit ------------------------ -30°F (-34°C) TM 9-1300-251-34
6-24
TM 43-0001-28
6-25
TM 43-0001-28
6-26
TM 43-0001-28
6-27
TM 43-0001-28
6-28
TM 43-0001-28
AR199554
Type Classification: bottom by the closing plug, and contains the pro-
pelling charge. A percussion primer is crimped
Std AMCTC 8306 dtd 1971 into the center of the closing plug. The propel-
lant cup acts as a high-pressure chamber, and
Use: the upper hollow cavity in the case acts as a low-
pressure chamber.
This cartridige is a dual purpose impact
type round which is designed to penetrate at Functioning:
least two inches of steel armor at 0 angle of
obliquity and inflict personnel casualties in the The weapon firing pin strikes the percus-
target area. It is fired from 40mm Grenade sion primer, which ignites the propelling
Launchers M79 and M203 (attached to the M16 charge. Pressure created by the burning propel-
series rifle). lant in the high-pressure chamber causes the
propellant cup to rupture. The propellant
Description: gases escape through vent holes into the low-
pressure chamber. The rotating band around
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammuni- the projectile engages the rifling in the
tion consisting of a one-piece, aluminum projec- launcher tube to impart a spin of 3750 rpm to
tile body with rotating band, and a cartridge the projectile. Expanding gases in the low-
case assembly. A hollow aluminum ogive is fit- pressure chamber force the projectile through
ted to the front end of the projectile. A PIBD the tube with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters
fuze assembly with an RDX spit-back charge per second. After the projectile leaves the
and copper cone liner is fitted to the opening of launcher tube, initial rotation causes the fuze
the projectile cavity. The cavity is sealed by the detent to free the fuze rotor. Centrifugal force
fuze assembly and contains the high explosive causes three hammer weights to move radially
shaped charge. The projectile assembly is press- outward, allowing a conical spring to move the
fitted into the cartridge case assembly. The firing pin forward, disengaging the rotor.
case is a hollow bichambered aluminum cylin- Dynamic imbalance of the rotor causes it to
der with a steel closing plug crimped into the rotate to the armed position, aligning the M55
opening of the annealed brass propellant cup detonator with the firing pin and the spitback
assembly in the cartridge base. The propellant shaped charge. A fuze escapement mechanism
cup has vent holes in the sides, is sealed in the retards rotor movement, delaying arming until
6-29
TM 43-0001-28
the projectile has traveled at least 45 feet from Upper limit ------------------------ +125°F
the launcher tube. Upon impact with the tar- (51.6°C)
get, the firing pin is driven into the detonator, Storage:
triggering the spit-back shaped charge and pro- Lower limit ------------------------
ducing a jet blast which detonates the HE burst- Upper limit- -----------------------
ing charge. Detonation of the bursting charge
forms an armor-piercing jet of molten metal *Packing ------------------------------ 6 rounds in
and fragmentation of the projectile body. bandoleer;
12 bandoleers
Tabulated Data: (72 rounds)
per box
Complete round: *Packing Box
Type --------------------------------- HEAP Weight ------------------------------ 53.5 lb
Weight ----------------------------- 0.507 lb Dimensions ----------------------- 17-3/4 x
Length ------------------------------ 4.05 in. 14-1/8 X
Weapons used with ------------ M79, M203 11-15/32 in.
40mm gre- Cube --------------------------------- 1.7 cu ft
nade launch-
ers (attached *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
to M16 series Catalog for complete packing data including
rifle) NSN’s.
Projectile:
Body material --------------------- Aluminum Storage and Shipping Data:
skirt with
steel cup UNO serial number --------------- 0006
attached Hazard class/division and
Color -------------------------------- Olive drab storage compatibility group -- (04) 1.1 E
w/white DOT class ---------------------------- Class A
markings and Explosive
yellow ogive DOT marking ------------------------ AMMUNI-
Filler and weight ---------------- Comp A5, 45 g TION FOR
Faze --------------------------------- PIBD, M550 CANNON W/
Propelling charge: EXPLOSIVE
Cartridge case --------------------- M118 PROJEC-
Propelling charge ---------------- M9, 330 mg TILES
Primer ------------------------------- M42, FED 100 DODAC ------------------------------- 1310-B546
Performance: Cartridge drawing number ------ 8886371
Maximum range ------------------ 400 m Packing drawing number -------- 8835104,
Muzzle velocity ------------------ 76 mps 8835105
(250 fps)
Arming distance ----------------- 14 to 27 m References:
(45 -90 ft)
SB 700-20
Temperature Limits: TM 9-1010-205-10
TM 9-1010-221-10
Firing: TM 9-1300-251-20
Lower limit ------------------------ -45 0F(-42.8 0C) TM 9-1300-251-34
6-30
TM 43-0001-28
AR199552
6-31
TM 43-0001-28
6-32
TM 43-0001-28
6-33
TM 43-0001-28
6-34
TM 43-0001-28
AR199546
6-35
TM 43-0001-28
6-36
TM 43-0001-28
6-37
TM 43-0001-28
6-38
TM 43-0001-28
AR199542
6-39
TM 43-0001-28
charge. The ejection charge ejects the smoke Upper limit ------------------------ +125°F
canister and parachute assembly out the top of Storage:
the projectile body and simultaneously ignites Lower limit ------------------------ -65°F
the smoke candle. The parachute deploys upon Upper limit ------------------------ +165°F
ejection. The smoke canister descends emitting *Packing ------------------------------- 22 rounds per
a 90-second smoke signal and becomes entan- metal box; 2
gled in the dense foliage by means of the “X” metal boxes
type parachute. (44 rounds)
per wirebound
Tabulated Data: wooden box
*Packing Box:
Complete round: Weight ------------------------------- 45.9 lb
Type ---------------------------------- Canopy yel- Dimensions ------------------------ 14-5/8 X
low smoke 12-13/16 X
Weight ------------------------------- 0.48 lb 9-1/8 in.
Length ------------------------------- 5.212 in. Cube --------------------------------- 1.0 cu ft
Weapons used with -------------- M79, M203
40mm gre- *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
nade launch- Catalog for complete packing data including
ers (attached NSN’s.
to M16 series
rifle)
Projectile: Storage and Storage Data:
Body material --------------------- Impact or bar
aluminum UNO serial number --------------- 0197
alloy Hazard class/division and
Color -------------------------------- Light green storage compatibility group -- 1.4 G
w/black mark- DOT class ----------------------------- class c
ings Explosive
Filler and weight ---------------- Yellow smoke DOT marking ------------------------ SMOKE
composition SIGNALS,
59 g HANDLE
Propelling charge: CAREFULLY
Cartridge case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - KEEP FIRE
Propellant -------------------------- AWAY
Primer ----------------------------- DODAC -------------------------------- 1310-B475
Performance: Drawing number -------------------- 9229370
Burst height ---------------------- 91 m 0 Packing drawing number -------- 9209204,
(QE=85 ) 9209205
(approx)
Muzzle velocity ------------------- 76 mps Reference:
(250 fps)
SB 700-20
Temperature Limits: TM 9-1010-205-10
TM 9-1010-221-10
Firing: TM 9-1300-251-20
Lower limit ------------------------ -45°F TM 9-1300-251-34
6-40
TM 43-0001-28
AR199540
6-41
TM 43-0001-28
6-42
TM 43-0001-28
6-43
TM 43-0001-28
6-44
TM 43-0001-28
AR199536
6-45
TM 43-0001-28
6-46
TM 43-0001-28
AR199534
6-47
TM 43-0001-28
6-48
TM 43-0001-28
6-49
TM 43-0001-28
6-50
TM 43-0001-28
6-51
TM 43-0001-28
6-52
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: and the upper hollow cavity in the case acts as
a low-pressure chamber.
Std LCC-A MSR 01866003
Functioning:
Use:
The weapon firing pin strikes the percus-
This cartridge is a target practice round sion primer igniting the propelling charge.
designed to simulate the M430 Cartridge in Pressure, generated by the burning propellant
appearance and ballistics. It is fired from the in the high-pressure chamber, forces the expand-
40mm Grenade Machine Gun MK19 Mod 3. It ing gases through the vent holes into the low-
is also used in the cartridge, subcaliber ammuni- pressure chamber and propels the projectile for-
tion, training (CSAT): M970 to simulate the ward. The rotating band around the projectile
loading and firing of large caliber ammunition. engages the rifling in the launcher tube impart-
ing a spin of 12,000 rpm to the projectile. The
Description: expanding gases in the low-pressure chamber
force the projectile through the barrel with a
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammuni- velocity of 242 meters per second. When the pro-
tion consisting of a one-piece steel projectile jectile is fired, setback force causes the fuze set-
body which is fitted to a cartridge case assem- back pin to move rearward from the fuze rotor.
bly An aluminum ogive, which contains a fir- The rotor is held out of line with the fuze deto-
ing pin plate assembly, a cellular foam anti- nator by the setback pin and fuze centrifugal
creep spring, and the standard M550 fuze lock which engages the gear teeth of the fuze
escapement assembly is threaded to the projec- rotor. When the projectile attains sufficient
tile body An aluminum insert which contains a spin, the centrifugal lock releases the rotor and
flash charge chamber is enclosed in the projec- arming begins. The rotor begins rotation
tile body. A plastic container contains the flash toward the center of the projectile. The rotor
charge chamber which contains one gram of gear engaged with the pinion shaft delays arm-
flash charge composition. The projectile assem- ing of the fuze. After the projectile has traveled
bly is press-fitted into a cartridge case. The 18 to 30 meters from the launcher tube, the
case is a hollow bichambered aluminum cylin- rotor is locked in the armed position and the
der with a metal closing plug crimped into the fuze is armed. Upon impact with the target,
open well of the propellant chamber cartridge the entire escapement moves forward compress-
base. The propellant in the chamber, which con- ing the cellular foam spring and driving the
tains the propelling charge, has vent holes in detonator into the firing pin, which in turn
the top and is sealed at the bottom by a closing flashes through the small hole of the insert and
plug. A percussion primer is crimped into the ignites the f lash powder. Gases generated by
center opening in the closing plug. The propel- the burning powder are concentrated upon the
lant chamber acts as high pressure chamber, base of the projectile body causing it to rupture
and producing a flash, smoke and a loud report.
6-53
TM 43-0001-28
Rupture begins at the very center of the projec- U.S. Army Pack:
tile base forming hinged petals.
*Packing ------------------------------- 50 rounds in
Tabulated Data: linked belt
*Packing Box:
NSN 1310-01-218-7070- U.S. Army Pack Weight ----------------------------- 53 lb
NSN 1310-01-218-7069- U.S. Marine Corps Dimensions ----------------------- 26-3/8 x 16-1/4
Pack x 6-3/16 in.
NSN 1310-01-283-8652- M970 Pack Cube --------------------------------- 1.5 cu ft
NSN 1310-01-317-5948- PA-120 Pack Packing drawing number ------ 9251995
Packing, PA-120 --------------------- 32 rounds in
Complete round: linked belt
Type ----------------------------------Target prac- Packing Box:
tice Weight ------------------------------- 42 lb
Weight ------------------------------- 0.76 lb Dimensions ------------------------ 18.76 x 10.39
Length ------------------------------- 4.415 in. x 6.36 in.
Weapons used with ------------- MK19, Mod 3, Cube --------------------------------- 0.72 cu ft
40mm gre- Packing drawing number ------ 12928042
nade machine PA-120 metal container ----------- 12564414
gun, M970
CSAT U.S. Marine Corps Pack:
Projectile: *Packing ------------------------------- 40 rounds in
Body material -------------------- Blank and linked belt
draw steel *Packing Box:
C o l o r --------------------------------- Blue w/black Weight ------------------------------ 59.5 lb
markings Dimensions ---------------------- 18-19/32 x
brown band 14-19/32 x
and blue ogive 8-19/64 in.
Filler and weight ---------------- Flash charge Cube --------------------------------- 1.3 cu ft
composition, Packing drawing number ------ 9362543
lg
Fuse ---------------------------------- M550 escape- *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
ment Catalog for complete packing data including
NSN’s.
Propelling charge:
Cartridge case --------------------- M169 Shipping and Storage Data:
Propellant -------------------------- M2, 4.2g
Primer ------------------------------- Percussion, Hazard class/division and
FED 215 storage compatibility group-- (04) 1.4 C
UNO serial number ---------------- 0338
Performance: DOT class ----------------------------- Class C
Maximum range ------------------ 2,200 m Explosive
Muzzle velocity ------------------- 244 mps DOT marking ----------------------- CARTRIDGE,
(795 fps) PRACTICE
Arming distance ----------------- 18 to 30 m AMMUNI-
(59 -98 ft) TION
DODAC -------------------------------- 1310-B584
Temperature Limits: Cartridge drawing number------ 9399372
Firing: References:
Lower limit ------------------------ -25 0F (-31.70C)
Upper limit ------------------------ +1100F SB 700-20
(+43.3 0C) DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
Storage: TM 9-1010-230-10
Lower limit ------------------------ -300F TM 9-1010-230-23&P
Upper limit ------------------------ +145°C TM 9-1300-251-20
(+62.8 0C) TM 9-1300-251-34
6-54
TM 43-0001-28
6-55
TM 43-0001-28
6-56
TM 43-0001-28
Change 3 6-57
TM 43-0001-28
6-58 Change 3
TM 43-0001-28
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: the plenum chamber. Propelling gas ignites the expulsion
charge located in the plenum chamber and expulsion charge
STD 9 April 2001. gas pushes the valve plate closed and pushes the pusher cup
forward. The pusher cup is loaded with a quantity of 113
USE: flechettes. The forward motion of the pusher cup and the
flechettes releases the nosecap. Once the nosecap is
Cartridge, 40mm: High Velocity Canister Cartridge (also released, the pusher cup and flechettes are free to deploy. No
known as HVCC or the 40mm Canister Cartridge) is used parts of the canister projectile are left in the bore of the
against personnel out to 100 meters from the weapon. It is Mk19 MOD 3 GMG after firing.
used with the Mk19 MOD 3 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG).
TABULATED DATA:
DESCRIPTION:
NSN .............................................. 1310-01-464-4117
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a (USA)
projectile assembly and a cartridge case assembly. The pro- 1310-01-464-4121
jectile has an aluminum sabot body with 113 steel flechettes, (USMC)
an aluminum nosecap, a pusher cap, valve plate, spring, bore DODAC .......................................... 1310-BA11
rider retaining disk, rubber pad, obturator and an expulsion Complete Round:
charge. The cartridge case is aluminum with a high pressure Type ............................................. Canister
and a low pressure chamber and a percussion primer. Weight ......................................... 0.75 lb
Length ......................................... 4.392 in.
FUNCTIONING: Weapons used with...................... 40mm Mk19 MOD 3
Grenade Machine
When the firing pin of the Mk19 MOD 3 GMG strikes the Gun
percussion primer, propellant gases in the high-pressure Projectile:
chamber blow through vent holes into the low-pressure Body material .............................. Aluminum
chamber to propel the projectile forward. Propellant gas is Color............................................ Olive Drab
bled into the base of the canister projectile through a hole in Filler and weight ......................... 113 steel flechettes
the bottom of the sabot body. The force of the gas acting on Fuze ............................................. None
the valve plate pushes it forward against a spring and opens
Change 11 6-58.1
TM 43-0001-28
Maximum range .............................. 100 m *See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for complete packing
data including NSNs.
Muzzle velocity ............................... 790 fps
SHIPPING AND STORAGE DATA:
TEMPERATURE LIMITS:
UN identification number ............... 0321
Firing:
Hazard class/division and storage
Lower limit .................................. -50oF
compatibility group .....................
Upper limit................................... +120oF
DOT class ....................................... 1.2E
Storage:
DOT marking .................................. CARTRIDGES FOR
Lower limit .................................. -65oF
WEAPONS
Upper limit................................... +165oF
DODAC .......................................... 1310-BA11
DRAWINGS:
REFERENCES:
Cartridge ......................................... 1225707
SB 700-20
Packing ........................................... 12928042
TM 9-1010-230-10
TM 9-1300-251-20&P
UNIT OF ISSUE:
TM 9-1300-251-34&P
Packing ............................................ 32 rounds per PA120
metal container
6-58.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: plastic cylinder. Into the base of the cartridge case is
pressed an aluminum insert which holds a brass 32
STD April 1999. caliber case. The brass case holds the propellant and
primer.
Use:
Functioning:
Cartridge, 40mm: Non-Lethal, M1006 is used to
incapacitate personnel without penetrating the per- The weapon pin strikes the primer igniting the
son’s body. It is used for riot control, policing and propelling charge. The burning propelling charge
peace keeping situations. It is used with the M203 generates sufficient pressure to release the expanding
40mm Grenade Launcher (attached below the M16 propellant gases through the vent hole into the low-
series rifle and the M4 carbine barrels). pressure chamber.
Description: The rotating band around the projectile engages
the rifling in the launcher tube imparting a spin of
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition 3,600 rpm to the projectile. The pressure, created by
consisting of a projectile assembly and a cartridge the expanding gases in the low-pressure chamber,
case assembly. The projectile has a foam rubber nose forces the projectile through the tube with a velocity
and a high density plastic body. The projectile of 265 feet per second. Upon impact with an individ-
assembly is attached to the cartridge case by an adhe- ual, force is generated to incapacitate without causing
sive. The cartridge case is a hollow bi-chambered a fatality.
Change 5 6-59
TM 43-0001-28
6-60 Change 7
TM 43-0001-28
Change 9 6-61
TM 43-0001-28
6-62 Change 9
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 7
FUZES
7-1
TM 43-0001-28
7-2
TM 43-0001-28
7-3
TM 43-0001-28
7-4
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
Std AMCTC 4266 dtd 1966. Centrifugal force withdraws the safety
pins to permit the rotor to turn and align the fir-
Use: ing pin with the detonator. Centrifugal force
also moves the slider transversely against the
Base detonating fuzes of the M62 Series slider spring to align the slider charge between
are the non-delay type. M62A1 is used with the detonator a n d t h e b o o s t e r charge.
75mm and 105mm recoilless rifle with HEAT Rotational speed required for slider arming is
and HEP cartridges. The M62A2 is used with not less than 2350 rpm nor more than 3650
165mm guns with HEP cartridge. (The illustra- rpm. During projectile flight the firing pin is
tion shows the M62A2). held out of contact with the detonator by the
plunger assembly spring. Upon impact, the iner-
Description: tia of the plunger overcomes the spring and
drives the firing pin into the detonator to initi-
The steel head of the fuze contains a sprin- ate the explosive train to the projectile.
gloaded inertial-type plunger assembly contain-
ing the rotor-mounted firing pin. The firing
pin is retained in the unarmed position by
spring-loaded safety pins (not shown in illus- In fuze M62, the plunger assembly is con-
tration). The plunger assembly is contained in tained in a light brass housing and uses two
a steel housing and uses one compression small compression springs. In fuze M62A1, a dif-
spring. A detonator is located in a holder just ferent detonator is used.
forward of the plunger assembly. Bore safety is
provided by a spring-loaded slider located Tabulated Data:
between the detonator and the booster lead
charge. The slider functions as an interrupter Type ------------------------------------ BD
in the unarmed position, but also carries a Weight ---------------------------------- 1.27 lb
tetryl charge, aligned when the slider moves to Length --------------------------------- 3.46 in.
the armed position, so the slider charge Thread size -------------------------- 1.5 in.-l2NS-l
becomes a part of the detonator train. A tetxyl (LH)
booster charge is retained in the base by a brass Assembly Dwg. No.:
cup threaded over the fuze body. M62A2 --------------------------- 8886414
M62A1 ---------------------------- 73-2-168
7-5
TM 43-0001-28
7-6 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-7
TM 43-0001-28
7-8
TM 43-0001-28
7-9
TM 43-0001-28
Refer to complete round for upper and Detonator M58 (M91A2); Detonator M22
lower limits. (M91 and M91A1); tetryl slider charge, tetryl
booster lead charge, and tetryl booster charge.
Limitations:
None.
7-10 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
The fuze becomes armed when centrifugal Detonator M61, RDX booster lead charge,
force from projectile rotation moves the locking and RDX booster charge.
segment to the armed position (6000 to 8500
rpm), thus releasing the striker assembly, and References:
moves the delayed arming shutter to align the
detonator with the firing pin (7000 to 8500 TM 9-1300-251-20
Change 1 7-11
TM 43-0001-28
7-12
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 7-13
TM 43-0001-28
7-14
TM 43-0001-28
AR 199909
7-15
TM 43-0001-28
7-16
TM 43-0001-28
7-17
TM 43-0001-28
causes the safety weights in the base of the fuze Overall ----------------------------- 5.264 in.
to move aside to clear the detonation path Assembly Dwg. No.
between Relay M11 and Detonator M87. When M563-------------------------------- 10520688
the disk has rotated for the preset time, the XM563E2 -------------------------- 10535651
notch in the disk releases the firing arm. The XM563E1--------------------------- 8864490
firing arm turns, moving the firing arm safety
plate so that the firing pin strikes Detonator Temperature Limits:
M47 to initiate the explosive train to the projec-
tile. If muzzle action was selected, the fuze will Firing:
function immediately as the projectile leaves Lower limit ------------------------ 40°F
the muzzle. This is accomplished by the combi- Upper limit ------------------------ + 125°F
nation of angular acceleration and setback Storage:
forces releasing the alpha weights or setback Lower limit ------------------------ -80°F (for not
pins depending on the fuze used, which in turn, more than 3
releases the centrifugal weights exposing the days)
notch in the timing disk activating the firing Upper limit ------------------------ + 160°F (for
pin sequence for functioning of the M47 deto- not more than
nator and initiation of the fuze explosive train. 4 hr/day)
If another range was set, fuze function will Packing ----------------------------- Fuzes are
occur so as to result in optimum flechette dis- assembled to
persion for the range; for setting between 200 Cartridge
and 500 meters, the fuze will function 100 M546 and are
meters short of the range set. For longer range not packed as a
settings up to 4400 meters, functioning will separate item
occur 75 meters short of the range set. of issue.
Difference Between Models: Explosive Components:
Fuze XM563E1 has a larger timing disk Detonator M47, Relay M11, and Deton-
than Fuze XM563E2. The muzzle action fea- ator M87.
ture in Fuzes XM563E1 and XM563E2 is acti-
vated by four alpha weights and two centrifugal Shipping and Storage Data:
weights. In Fuzes XM563E3 and XM563E4, the
alpha weights are replaced by four setback pins. DODAC -------------------------------- 1390-N261
The M563 (XM563E4) differs from the
XM563E3 in the escapement mechanism in Limitations:
which an improved configuration of balance
lever and spring is used. Overhead firing is prohibited,
References
Tabulated Data:
TM 9-1015-203-12
Type ------------------------------------ MT TM 9-1300-251-20
Weight --------------------------------- 1.41 lb TM 9-1015-234-10
Length: SC 1340/98-IL
Visible ------------------------------ 3.764 in. SB 700-20
7-18 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-19
TM 43-0001-28
7-20 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-21
TM 43-0001-28
Range Action: Turning the lower cap to Upper limit ------------------------ + 125°F
set the tlming, simultaneously rotates the tim- Storage:
ing disk by means of a setting pin lodged in an Lower limit ------------------------ -80°F (for not
ug on the disk. Setback permits a more than 3
hammer spring to strike the upraised lug, thus days)
releasing the disk from the setting pin. Upper limit ---------------------- + 160°F (for
Centrifugal force releases the timing move- not more than
ment. When the disk has turned the preset 4 hr/day)
time, the disk notch engages the firing arm. Packing ------------------------------ Shipped assem-
The firing arm turns to allow the firing pin to bled to round
strike the detonator as above. The fuze is
designed to function for optimum payload dis- Shipping and Storage Data:
persion for the range set. If preset for 200 to
500 meters, the fuze will function 100 meters DODAC -------------------------------- 1390-N247
short of the preset range; between a set range
of 600 to 4400 meters, the fuze will function 75 Explosive Components:
meters short of the preset range.
Detonator M47, Relay M7 and
Tabulated Data: Detonator XM87.
Type --------------------------------- MT Limitations:
Weight ------------------------------ 1.5 lb
Length: Firing overhead of exposed friendly troops
Visible --------------------------- 3.787 in. is prohibited. When firing muzzle action,
Overall --------------------------- 5.287 in. assure that friendly troops clear area immedi-
Thread size ------------------------ 1.9-16UNS-lA ately in front of and to sides of weapon and
Assembly Dwg. No--------------- 10551670 take cover.
References:
Firing: TM 9-1300-251-20
Lower limit --------------------- -40°F SB 700-20
7-22 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-23
TM 43-0001-28
Fuze XM592 uses four alpha weights to Detonator M47, Relay M11 and Detonator
provide arming for the muzzle action feature. XM87.
In Model M592, the weights are replaced by set-
back pins. Limitations:
7-24
TM 43-0001-28
7-25
TM 43-0001-28
and Detonator XM87 in the base, With the Assembly Dwg. No--------------- 10542845
notch in the timing disk uncovered, the firing Thread size ------------------------ 1.9-16UNS-2A
arm slides inward and turns, permitting the
spring-loaded firing pin to strike Detonator Temperature Limits:
M47 and initiate the explosive train Detonation
will occur immediately when the projectile Firing:
leaves the muzzle. Lower limit ------------------------ -40°F
- Upper limit ------------------------ +125°F
Timed Action: Turning the lower cap to Storage:
set the timmg simultaneously rotates the tim- Lower limit ------------------------ 80°F (for not
ing disk b means of a setting pin lodged in an more than 3
upraised lug on the disk, Setback permits a days)
hammer spring to strike the upraised lug, thus Upper limit ------------------------ +160oF (for
releasing the timing disk from the setting pin, not more than
Centrifugal force releases the timing move- 4 hr/day)
ment. When the disk has turned the preset Packing ------------------------------ Fuze is shipped
time, the disk notch engages the firing arm. in assembly
The firing arm turns to allow the firing pin to with complete
strike the detonator as above, The fuze is round
designed to function for optimum payload dis-
persion for the range set. If preset for 200 to Explosive Components:
500 meters, the fuze will function 100 meters
short of the range set; if preset for 600 to 4400 Detonator M47, Relay M11, Detonator
meters, the fuze will function 75 meters short. XM87.
7-26
TM 43-0001-28
7-27
TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-2350-257 -10-1
TM 9-1025-200-12&P
T’M 9-1025-211-10
TM 9-1015-215-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-1300-251-34
TM 9-2350-311-10
SC 1340/98-IL
TM 9-1015-203-12
SB 700-20
7-28 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-29
TM 43-0001-28
7-30 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-31
TM 43-0001-28
7-32 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-33
TM 43-0001-28
the timing disc aligns with the firing arm. The firing arm DOT designation --------------------- DETONATING
enters the slot, releasing the firing pin safety plate which FUZES. (‘LASS A
releases the firing pin permitting the firing pin to strike EXPLOSIVES.
the M47 detonator and initiate the explosive train HANDLE CARE-
through the relay. detonator, booster lead charge and FULLY, DO NOT
booster charge to the projectile. In the event superquick STOKE OK
action (fired as shipped. set on “S”) is desired or if the LOAD WITH
timing mechanism malfunctions, detonation will be ini- ANY HIGH
tiated by the SQ tiring pin striking the T103E1 stab EXPLOSIVES.
primer on impact. DODAC ------------------------------- 1390-N278
UNO serial number ------------------ 0408
UNO proper shipping name -------- Fuzes, detonating
Tabulated Data:
Explosive Components:
Type ------------------------------------ MTSQ
Weight ----------------------------------- 2.10 lb Detonator M47, stab primer T103, Relay M7, Det-
Length: onator M17, tetryl booster lead charge, and RDX/Comp
Visible ------------------------------ 3.75 in. A5 booster charge.
Overall ------------------- ----------- 5.966 in
Thread size ------------------------- 2-12UNS-1A Limitations:
Assembly Dwg No. --------------- 10534285
Fuzes manufactured prior to January 1970 must be
set for 90 seconds if super-quick (impact) action only is
Temperature Limits: desired. Fuzes manufactured from January 1970 on.
could be set on either “S” or “90 seconds" if superquick
Firing: O O
(impact) action is desired. However, current doctrine
Lower Limit ------------------------- -40 F (-40 C) dictates that all M564 fuzes, regardless of manufacture:
O
Upper limit ------------------------ +125F: (+52 C) date. must be set on 90 seconds if superquick (impact)
action is desired.
Storage: Premature functioning may occur downrange
Lower limit ------------------------- -80 OF (-62.2OC) when the fuzes are fired in rainfall.
(for a period of not To avoid accidental functioning of PD element, do
more than 3 days) not drop, roll, or strike fuzes under any circumstances:
Upper limit ------------------------- +160 OF (+71.1OC) packaged, unpackaged, or assembled to projectile. and
(for a period of not do not strike round against breech of weapon.
more than 4 hr/
day)
*Packing ------------------------------- X fuzes in metal
containers, 2 con- TM 9-1025-211-10
tainers in wire- SB 700-20
hound box SC 1340/98-IL
*Packing Box: TM 9-1300-251-20
Weight ------------------------------ 63.0 lb TM 9-2300-216-10
Dimensions ------------------------- 14-5/8 x 12-13/16 TM 9-1025-200-12&P
x 9-1/8 in. TM 9-1015-203-12
Cube--------------------------------- 1 cu ft TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1300-251-34
*NOTE: See DODC Consolidated Ammunition Catalog TM 9-2350-304-10
for complete packing data including NSN’s. TM 43-0001-28-4
TM 43-0001-28-5
Shipping and Storage Data: TM 43-0001-28-6
TM 43-0001-28-7
Storage class/SCG ----------------- 1.1 TM 43-0001-28-8
DOT shipping class ------------------ A TM 43-0001-28-9
TM 43-0001-28-10
TM 9-2350-311-10
7-34 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: The setting key is at the nose of the fuze, and
the time to be set is viewed on three dials
M577 Standard A MSR 05736060 March through a window in the side of the ogive. The
73. M577A1 Standard A, MSR 06846012 June dial closest to the nose indicates hundreds of sec-
84. M577 Standard B. MSR 06846012 June 84. onds, or a triangle for a non-time setting. The
second dial indicates tens of seconds, and the
Use: third dial indicates seconds and tenths of sec-
onds. All setting are made by reference to a
Mechanical Time and Superquick (MTSQ) hairline visible through the window
Fuze M577A1/M577 is used with 4.2-inch and
105mm cartridges, and 155mm and 8-inch pro- The timing mechanism and point detonat-
jectiles. It is used with projectiles carrying pa - ing element are contained in the ogival nose
loads that are expelled during projectile flight section of the M577. The M577A1 does not con-
(airburst). See cartridge/projectile fuze combina- tain the point detonating element, but rather
tion charts in Appendix A for current usage. utilizes the safe separation assembly as an iner-
tial element to initiate impact function. On
Description: impact, the safe separation assembly slides for-
ward and the detonator in the rotor is stabbed
The fuze contains a mechanical clockwork by the firing pin in the trigger mechanism. The
timing mechanism that can be set to function safe separation device and trigger are contained
at any time from 2 to 200 seconds. The fuze is in the fuze body. The timing mechanism and
set with M35 fuze setter or flat screwdriver. safe separation assembly are prevented from
7-35
TM 43-0001-28
7-36 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Explosive Components:
M577:
Detonator M55, Detonator M94
M577A1:
Detonator M94
Limitations:
7-37
TM 43-0001-28
7-38
TM 43-0001-28
7-39
TM 43-0001-28
7-40 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-41
TM 43-0001-28
7-42
TM 43-0001-28
7-43
TM 43-0001-28
7-44 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
7-45
‘I’M 43-0001-28
7-46 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
1 20
P RX DLY
IMP
A R 101757
TC - STD (Jun 96) Two distinct gun firing signals are required to
arm the fuze:. (1) Setback acceleration for the time
Use: duration of in-bore travel of the projectile and (2)
travel through the air at projectile velocity for more
Multi-Option Fuze M734A1 is designed to pro- than a minimum distance. Acceleration time is mea-
vide a selectable function capability for use with mor- sured by a zigzag setback device in the S&A rotor.
tar cartridges. The four settings are 60/81 PRX Air velocity distance is measured by airflow through
(Proximity), 120PRX, IMP (Impact), and DLY ports in the ogive which rotate the turbine of the T/A.
(Delay). A predetermined number of turns through a mechani-
cal ear reduction unscrews a jackscrew lock from the
Description:
S&A rotor. An interlock between zigzag setback
Externally, the fuze consists of a head which may device and gearing prevents spurious air turbine rota-
be rotated for option selection relative to a base which tion (e.g., blowing hard into inlet hole). Once
is rigidly screwed into the projectile. Markings 60/81 released by both locks, the spring-driven rotor turns
PRX, 120 PRX, IMP and DLY are on the head and 180 degrees to armed position, aligning explosive ele-
the corresponding index line on the base. The two- ments and connecting the electric detonator to the
piece fuze head consists of a plastic ogive containing electronics.
the electronic assembly, rigidly attached to an alumi-
num ogive base containing the turbine alternator (T/
A). The aluminum fuze base contains the safety and
arming assembly (S&A).
Change 7 7-46.1
TM 43-0001-28
7-46.2 Change 7
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: the mission data from the EPROM to one of its regis-
ters. The microcomputer verifies that the mission
13 Dec 1999. data is valid and begins time-out. Mechanical arming
by the S&A will be completed after the round has
Use: traveled 400 calibers. The time of electrical arming
will depend on the mode and the set time.
The Multi-Option Artillery Fuze (MOFA) is used
on fragmentation (HE loaded) and burster type If the fuze is set for the point detonating mode,
105mm cartridges, and 155mm projectiles. the detonator will be initiated when the crush switch
closes on impact. If set in delay mode, the detonator
Description: will be initiated approximately 8ms after the crush
switch closes. When set for the time mode, the fuze
The fuze has four functional modes: variable will initiate the detonator at the function time pro-
time (VT), time (TIME), point detonating (PD), and grammed by the user. If impact occurs before time-
delay (DLY). MOFA contains an electronic timing out the crush switch will close and initiate the detona-
system that may be set to function from 0.5 to 199.9 tor. In the variable time mode, the microcomputer
seconds in increments of tenths of a second. The fuze will turn on the prox sensor 4 seconds prior to the set
will be automatically remote set prior to launch via an time. The microcomputer will ignore any fire signals
inductive communication link (i.e., the M1155 porta- for the first 200ms while the signal processor circuits
ble inductive fuze setter, TM 9-1290-210-12&P). stabilize. The detonator will be initiated when the
The mission data transferred from the setter to the microcomputer receives a fire signal from the signal
fuze is confirmed by the M1155 fuze setter. processor circuit. If impact occurs before the prox
sensor provides a fire signal, the crush switch will
Functioning: close and initiate the detonator.
Change 9 7-46.3
TM 43-0001-28
Packaging: Limitations:
7-46.4 Change 9
TM 43-0001-28
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: training aid fuze contains an electronic timing system that
may be set for times ranging from 0.5 to 199.9 seconds in
Fuze is a table 62, Common Table of Allowance (CTA) increments of tenths of a second. The fuze is automatically
authorized item. remote set via an inductive communication link with the
M1155 PIAFS.
USE:
Since the PIAFS-1 training aid fuze is inert, an aluminum
The inert PIAFS-1 training aid fuze will be utilized as a plug takes the place of the Booster, Safe and Arm Assembly,
training aid for the Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter Detonator Delay assembly and the Post Launch Battery,
(PIAFS). The fuze is inert but electronically identical to the found in the M782 MOFA fuze.
M782 (MOFA) fuze, allowing it to be set and interrogated by
the PIAFS. FUNCTIONING:
DESCRIPTION: The PIAFS-1 training aid fuze interacts with M1155 PIAFS
identically to the M782 MOFA fuze. To set the PIAFS-1
The inert PIAFS-1 training aid fuze comprises of a blue training aid fuze select M782 as the fuze being set. The
anodizing aluminum ogive and a 2-inch threaded steel base M1155 PIAFS fuze setter (TM 9-1290-210-12&P) is a hand-
to match the projectile nose and fuze cavity. held, battery powered electronic device that sets the fuze in
less than one second, that allows test setting and verification
The fuze has four setting modes: Variable Time (VT), Time readout of the fuze.
(TIME), Point Detonating (PD), and Delay (DLY). PIAFS-1
Change 11 7-46.5
TM 43-0001-28
REFERENCES:
TM 9-1290-210-12&P
7-46.6 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
7-47
TM 43-0001-28
shoulder contacts a stop on the fuze body, and Shipping and Storage Data:
another setback pin, also activated by centri-
fugal force, locks the slider in armed position. DODAC -------------------------------- 1390-N335
The detonator is now aligned with the firing UNO serial number ---------------- 0107
pin, and detonation of the projectile will be UNO proper shipping name ----- Fuzes, detonat-
superquick action at impact. ing
Tabulated Data:
Type ----------------------------------- PD
Weight --------------------------------- 1.90 lb Detonator and tetryl burster tube.
Length:
Visible ------------------------------ 2.15 in.
Overall ------------------------------ 16.25 in. Limitations:
Thread size ------------------------ 1.7-14NS-2A
Assembly Dwg. No--------------- 73-2-311 None.
Temperature Limits:
7-48 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-49
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
None.
7-50
TM 43-0001-28
7-51
TM 43-0001-28
7-52 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Description; Functioning:
The M48 series fuzes have a PD head No action occurs until after the projectile
assembly containing a firing pin held in posi- has left the muzzle of the cannon, when centri-
tion by a firing pin support which prevents ini- fugal force withdraws the flash tube inter-
tiation of Detonator M24 until impact. The fuze rupter if SQ action has been selected, thus open-
body contains an M1 delay plunger assembly ing the flash tube. At the same time, the delay
and an interrupter a s s e m b l y with a setting plunger is armed in preparation for impact by
sleeve which provides a means of setting or centrifugal withdrawal of the plunger lock pins.
selecting fuze PD (Super Quick Action) or delay Upon impact, the superquick firing pin is
7-53
TM 43-0001-28
7-54 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-55
TM 43-0001-28
charge and the fuze flash tube when set for PD Dimensions ----------------------- 14-5/8 x 12-
action or the fuze delay plunger relay charge 13/16
when set for “delay” action. x 9-1/8 in.
Cube --------------------------------- 1.04 cu ft
7-56 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-57
TM 43-0001-28
pin, permitting the rotor to turn on the pivot Dimensions ----------------------- 14-7/8 x 13 x 9-
pin until Detonator M17 is aligned with the 1/4 in,
flash hole in the booster top cover. The rotor is Cube --------------------------------- 1.04 cu ft
locked in the armed position by the centrifugal
lock pin for the remainder of the flight. This ¤NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
delayed arming of the booster mechanism pro- Catalog for complete packing data including
vides bore safety. Upon impact, Delay Plunger
M1 is driven forward by inertia into the firing
pin to initiate the explosive train.
7-58 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
MK49-2 BOOSTER
SELECTOR S&A DEVICE PELLET
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
LEAD
MK29 RELAY BLOCK
PD HEAD
ASSEMBLY
FIRING
PIN
STAB
DETONATOR HARDENED MK8 LEADS
BODY PYROTECHNIC U
DELAY ASSEMBLY AR 6868
Change 6 7-58.1
TM 43-0001-28
7-58.2 Change 6
TM 43-0001-28
7-59
TM 43-0001-28
TM 9-1300-251-20
7-60 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
OBS-MSR11756003.
7-61
TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-1300-251-20
SC 1340/98-IL
SB 700-20
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1025-200-12&P
TM 9-2300-216-10
TM 9-2350-311-10
7-62 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Std OTCM 37119 dtd 1959.
7-63
TM 43-0001-28
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-1015-215-10
7-64 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-65
TM 43-0001-28
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-2300-257-10
SC 1340/98-IL
7-66 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 7-67
TM 43-0001-28
TM 9-1300-251-20
7-68 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-69
TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-3071-1
7-70 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
7-71
TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-1015-215-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
7-72 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Use:
Point Detonating Fuze M557 is a selective
superquick or 0.05 second delay impact fuze
designed for use in ammunition for guns of
75mm through 155mm, for rifles of 75mm and
105mm, for howitzers of 75mm through 8-inch,
and for 4.2-inch mortars.
Description:
7-73
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
TM 9-1300-251-20
SC 1340/98-IL
SB 700-20
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1025-200-12 &P
TM 9-2300-216-10
TM 9-2350-311-10
7-74 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Std AMC TC 8748 dtd 1971.
Use:
7-75
TM 43-0001-28
Explosive Components
Limitation
None.
References
SC 1340/98-IL
TM 9-1300-251-20
7-76 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
7-77
TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-2300-216-10
SC 1340/98-IL
SB 700-20
7-78 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Description:
7-79
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Temperature Limits:
References:
TM 9-1300-251-20
SC 1340/98-IL
7-80 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-81
TM 43-0001-28
Explosive Components:
References:
TM 9-1015-215-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
SC 1340/98-IL
7-82 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-83
TM 43-0001-28
Type ------------------------------------ PD
Weight --------------------------------- 0.25 1b Detonator tetryl booster lead charge, and
Length: tetryl booster charge.
Visible ------------------------------ 2.45 in.
Overall ----------------------------- 2.95 in. References:
Thread size ------------------------ 1.5in.-12 NF-1
AssemlblyDwg. No. ------------- 73-1-161
TM 9-1015-215-10
Temperature Limits: TM 9-1300-251-20
SC1340/9t3-IL
Refer to complete round for upper and
lower limits.
7-84
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: nally threaded to accept the fuze body and exter-
nally threaded to fit Cartridge M657. A 340-
C & T AMCTC 9193 dtd 1972. grain tetryl booster charge is contained by an
aluminum cup threaded onto the base of the
Use: booster. The tooster body contains Detonator
M17 and a spin-activated mechanism to provide
Point Detonating Fuze M720 is of the the delayed arming safety.
superquick type used with 152mm gun
Cartridge M657 and functions on impact or Functioning:
graze.
No action occurs until the projectile has
Description: left the muzzle of the gun, when the centrifugal
force of rotation is high enough to move the
The fuze is essentially Fuze M557 modi- interrupter outward and open the flash tube.
fied to provide arming at closer than normal At the same time, non-delay Plunger Assembly
range and to assure superquick or non-delay det- M1 is armed in reparation for impact by with-
onation upon impact or graze. A superquick ele- drawal of the plunger pins, also by centrifugal
ment in the head consists of a firing pin, firing force. The rotation also starts movement of the
pin support, and Detonator M24. The body of rotor in the booster safety arming mechanism.
the fuze is a thin-wall ogive containing non- The movement is so timed that Detonator M17
delay inertial type Plunger Assembly M1. No will be aligned with the flash holes when the pro-
optional delay setting is provided; the fuze as jectile is not less than 25 feet from the muzzle.
issued is preset on superquick. Booster M125A1 On impact, the superquick action will detonate
has been modified for use with Fuze M720 to the projectile. On graze, or in event of failure of
reduce the normal arming distance to not less the superquick element, detonation will be initi-
than 25 feet. The booster has a brass body inter- ated by non-delay Plunger Assembly M1.
7-85
TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-2350-230-10
TM 9-2350-230-12
7-86 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-87
TM 43-0001-28
7-88
TM 43-0001-28
M739 M739A1
Change 2 7-89
TM 43-0001-28
7-90 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
High dud rates may occur at high QE and
charge zero.
TM 9-1010-223-10
Change 1 7-91
TM 43-0001-28
7-92
TM 43-0001-28
7-93
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations
None.
References
TM 9-1015-249-10
7-94 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-95
TM 43-0001-28
7-96
TM 43-0001-28
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: and arming device (S&A). The head assembly can be
rotated for selection of function on impact (IMP) or 0.05 sec-
Standard - Nov 01. ond delay (DLY) ONLY by lining up the markings on the
head with the corresponding index line on the base. Mark-
USE: ings for 60/81 PRX, 120 PRX are not intended to be used on
this fuze. Setting this fuze on either of the Proximity settings
Point Detonating Fuze M783 is a selective, superquick will result in a PD functioning.
(IMP) or 0.05 delay (DLY) action ONLY, impact type fuze
for use with HE 60mm, 81mm and 120mm and Smoke FUNCTIONING:
60mm Mortar Cartridges.
Two independent ballistic signals are required to arm the
DESCRIPTION: fuze (1) setback force and, (2) travel through the air at car-
tridge velocity for more than a minimum distance (airflow
The M783 Fuze has a similar exterior configuration to the through the turbine). Setback force retracts the zigzag set-
M734A1 Multi-Option Fuze, with a two piece plastic/alumi- back sleeve in the S&A rotor and rotation of the turbine
num head, an aluminum base, and booster pellet. The fuze withdraws a jackscrew (through a gear mechanism), to
head contains a turbine alternator. The base contains a safe unlock the S&A rotor. A latch interlocks the gear mecha-
Change 11 7-96.1
TM 43-0001-28
TEMPERATURE LIMITS:
Firing:
Lower limit .................................. -50°F (-45.5°C)
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+63°C)
Storage:
Lower limit .................................. -50°F (-45.5°C)
Upper limit................................... +145°F (+63°C)
7-96.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Std LCC-A MSR 04836008.
7-97
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
None.
References
SC 1340/98-IL
TM 9-1300-251-20
7-98 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: the lock spring. The rotor cannot move while
affected by the setback force of firing, but after
C & T OTCM 37119 dtd 1959. setback the rotor turns to align the detonator
with the primer and with the auxiliary booster
Use: charge. On impact, crushing of the ogive fires
the primer which initiates the detonation train
Fuze M90A1 or M90 is a single-action, to the projectile.
super quick point-initiating fuze designed for
use with 57mm HEAT projectile. Tabulated Data:
Functioning: References:
After firing, centrifugal force from projec- TM 9-1300-251-20
tile rotation withdraws the rotor lock against
7-99
TM 43-0001-28
7-100
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Std AMCTC 4677 dtd 1966.
Description:
TM 9-1300-251-20
Change 1 7-101
TM 43-0001-28
7-102
TM 43-0001-28
7-103
TM 43-0001-28
7-104 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Description: Functioning:
The fuze is based upon the principle of a The piezoelectric element immediately
piezoelectric element accumulating a charge accumulates an electrical charge as a result of
and firing an electrical detonator housed in an deformation during setback. The charge is bled
arming rotor. Control-power supply M22 of the off during peak setback by the closing of a short-
fuze includes a polarized piezoelectric element. ing bar, and the short circuit results in an oppo-
Change 1 7-105
TM 43-0001-28
site charge accumulating on the element. As set- Assembly Dwg. No------------------ 9204364
back force decays, the shorting bar opens,
leaving the charge stored on the piezoelectric ele- Shipping and Storage Data
ment, as in a capacitor, Meanwhile, centrifugal
force from projectile spin withdraws the rotor DODAC -------------------------------- 1390 - N269
detents, an the rotor turns to the armed posi-
tion, with the detonator in the discharge path Temperature Limits:
of the static charge. Either impact on the target
or deceleration from grazing will cause the Refer to complete round for upper and
impact ball switch to close and deliver the elec- lower limits.
trical charge to the detonator, thus initiating
the explosive train to the projectile. If the electri- Explosive Components:
cal charge is lost during flight, crushing of the
nose at impact will also cause the control - power Detonator M65 and RDX booster charge.
supply to fire the detonator.
Limitations:
None.
Type ------------------------------------ PIBD References:
Weight --------------------------------- 2.0 lb
Length overall ---------------------- 2.093 in. TM 9-1300-251-20
7-106 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
C & T AMCTC 6558 dtd 1969.
Description:
7-107
TM 43-0001-28
References:
TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1015-215-10
TM 9-2350-311-10
TM 9-1300-251-20
7-108 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-109
TM 43-0001-28
7-110 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
There is little hazard in firing these fuzes should particularly be avoided. To avoid danger
over friendly territory; however, in the case of from normal or early bursts, aircraft should
personnel or installations close to, or in the tar- approach the trajectory or target area not
get area, proper consideration should be given closer than 320 meters (350 yards) for 105mm
to the following: or smaller projectiles.
Avoid firing 105mm or smaller projectiles After proximity arming, fuzes may func-
at targets closer than 320 meters (350 yards) to tion under influence of nearby bursts or
friendly positions. fragments. An abnormal number of such air
bursts may be experienced from volley, salvo, or
If firing over crests or ridges, arming rapid fire from adjacent weapons. These func-
should be set to be delayed until the projectile tioning may be reduced by increasing the spac-
has passed the irregularity, clearing it by 64 ing of weapons or increasing the time between
meters (70 yards) or more. the rounds fired. These functioning are not
related to downrange premature which may
When projectiles are approaching the tar- occur anywhere along the trajectory.
get area at small angles of approach, the area
between the point of full arming of the proxim- To assure maximum reliability, these
ity element and the target may be sprayed by fuzes should be expended at the highest charge
fragments from occasional bursts. At larger authorized commensurate with the desired
angles of approach, because such fragments range.
decelerate and usually reach a state of free fall,
they do not constitute a serious hazard. References:
7-111
TM 43-0001-28
7-112
TM 43-0001-28
7-113
TM 43-0001-28
References:
SC 1340/98 IL
SB 700-20
TM 9-1015-234-10
TM 9-1025-200-12
TM 9-1300-251-20
TM 9-2300-216-10
TM 9-2350-311-10
7-114 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-115
TM 43-0001-28
7-116 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-117
TM 43-0001-28
EXPLOSIVES TM 9-1300-251-20
7-118 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-119
TM 43-0001-28
7-120 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-121
TM 43-0001-28
7-122 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-123
TM 43-0001-28
Action Upon Impact - If the proximity ele- *Packing ------------------------------ One fuze per
ment fails to function, the mechanical backup barrier bag 8
elemment will detonate the round on impact. barrier bags
This mechanical element arms with the rotor per metal con-
and is active throughout flight. tainer; two
containers per
Limitations: wirebound box
*Packing Box:
Weight w/contents -------------- 49.8 lb
NOTE Outside dimensions ------------- 14-5/8 in, x 12-
13/ 16 in. x 9-
The PD setting of the M732 VT Fuze 1/8 in.
when fired into soft impact areas will pro- cube --------------------------------- 1 cu ft
duce less lethality than the superquick set-
ting of the M739 PD Fuze. *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
Catalog for complete packing data including
NSN’S.
Tabulated Data
Length: Shipping and Storage Data
Visible ------------------------------ 3.76 in. max
Intrusion --------------------------- 2.21 in. Quantity-distance class ---------- 1.1
Overall ----------------------------- 5.97 in. Storage compatibility group --- D
Weight --------------------------------- 1.75 ± .05 lb DOT shipping class ---------------- C
Body material ----------------------- Steel DOT decimation ------------------ DETONAT-
Thread size -------------------------- 2-12UNS-1A
Arming: Min Max EXPLOSIVES-
Setting time ----------------------- 5 sec 150 sec HANDLE
Spin --------------------------------- 2,700 18,000 CAREFULLY
rpm rpm DODAC -------------------------------- 1390-N464
Setback ------------------------------ 1,100 g 18,000 g UNO serial number ---------------- 0408
Distance (400 calibers minimum): UNO proper shipping name ----- Fuzes, detonat-
105mm howitzer ---------------- 42.6 m ing
4.2-in. mortar -------------------- 42.7 m
155mm howitzer ---------------- 62.0 m References:
175mm gun ------------------------ 70.0 m
8-in. howitzer -------------------- 81.3 m TC 6-40
FM 23-90
Temperature Limits TM 9-1015-203-12
TM 9-1025-200-12&P
Operational -------------------------- -35° to + 145°F TM 9-1300-251-20
Transportation and storage ---- -50° to + 160°F TM 9-2350-311-10
7-124 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-125
TM 43-0001-28
7-126 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
7-127
TM 43-0001-28
7-128
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: body pellet. The body pellet then ignites the
expelling charge. Flame from the expelling
Std AMCTC 8346 dtd 1971. charge passes through the apertures in the
expelling charge retainer disk, ejecting the para-
Use: chute and illuminant charge assemblies from
the base of the projectile.
Time Fuze M65A1 is a powder-train fixed
delay type used with 60mm Illuminating Difference Between Models:
Cartridge M83A3. The M65 fuze is used with
Cartridges M83A1 and M83A2. Fuze M65A1 differs from Fuze M65 in the
following respects: the striker is longer the
Description: body is recessed beneath the time-train ring to
protect the felt pads which separate the body
The fixed time-train is a powder type con- and ring; the fuze wrench holes in the body are
sisting of a primer, a black powder pellet, a time replaced with two fuze wrench slots cut into
ring charge loaded for 15-second burning, a the lower flange on the body; the time-t train
body pellet, and a black powder expelling ring is slightly heavier; and the quickmatch is
charge, An inertial striker restrained by a replaced by a black powder pellet.
shear wire is housed in the nose of the fuze,
and the burning components are within the Tabulated Data:
body, There is no setting ring or other provi-
sion for varying function time.
Functioning:
7-129
TM 43-0001-28
Temperature Limits:
7-130
TM 43-0001-28
Std AMCTC 6390 dtd 1965 After removal of the safety wire, the iner-
tial plunger is held by two shear pins passing
through the plunger guide. Setback from
weapon firing causes the plunger to shear these
pins and strike the percussion primer at the
Time Fuzes M84 and M84MA1 are the sin- base of the plunger guide. Ignition of the
gle-purpose, powder train, selective-time type primer starts burning of the variable time pow-
and are used with 81mm illuminating car- der train selected according to the time setting.
tridges. The burning powder train then ignites a black
powder pellet and the expelling charge. The
expelling charge ejects the parachute and illumi-
Description: nant assemblies through the base of the
projectile.
The fuze has a brass head containing an
inertial plunger acting from setback and a Difference Between Models:
brass body containing a primer, variable-time
powder train rings, and a black powder expel- Fuze M84A1 has a tungsten compound
in charge. An outer adjustment ring on the delay train and a graduated scale of 50 seconds
body has six vent holes and six raise ribs to in two-second intervals. Otherwise, models M84
adapt to fuze setter M25, and a setting rib for and M84A1 are identical.
alignment with the desired time setting as cho-
sen from the 0 to 25 second scale on the base. Tabulated Data:
The time scale is in 1 second increments. and 5
second increments are indicated by bosses. The Type ------------------------------------ T
raised setting rib and the body bosses enable Weight ---------------------------------- 1.82 lb
the fuze to be set in the dark. As issued, the Length:
fuze is equipped with a safety wire to be Visible ------------------------------ 3.25 in.
removed before firing. Overall ----------------------------- 3.85 in.
7-131
TM 43-0001-28
7-132 Change 1
TM 43-0001-28
Description:
7-133
TM 43-0001-28
7-134
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: rotating the fuze head. The time setting is indi-
cated by the markings on the fuze head and
Use: body.
Change 1 7-135
TM 43-0001-28
7-136
TM 43-0001-28
7-137
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
7-138
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 7-139
TM 43-0001-28
7-140
TM 43-0001-28
7-141
TM 43-0001-28
Functioning:
7-142
TM 43-0001-28
Change 1 7-143
TM 43-0001-28
7-144
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Std--MSR 03796007.
Use:
Description:
Functioning:
7-145
TM 43-0001-28
7-146
TM 43-0001-28
M762: Std, MSR12886002, Dec 88. The fuze is energized as follows: rotation of the
M762A1: Feb 01. ogive or an inductive command from an auto-setter
initiates the Battery Primer which breaks a glass
Use: ampule within the battery, releasing electrolyte fluid
to power-up the battery and energize the fuze.
Electronic Time (ET) Fuze M762 Series is used
with l05mm cartridges and 155mm and 8-inch pro- Upon weapon firing, setback and centrifugal
jectiles carrying payloads that are expelled during forces act on the electromechanical S&A: the set-
projectile flight (airburst). The M762A1 fuze is not back force moves the setback lock clear of the slider;
authorized for use with 8-inch projectiles. at the muzzle exit, spin force frees the spin lock from
the slider and disrupts the electrical shortening across
Description: the piston actuator (PA); when set for time, an electri-
cal pulse activates the PA at 50 milliseconds prior to
The fuze contains an electronic timing system set time; when set for PD, the pulse activates the PA
that may be set to function from 0.5 to 199.9 seconds at 0.45 seconds in flight; the PA moves the slider,
in increments of tenths of a second. When used with locking it into the armed position thereby disrupting
weapons equipped with auto-setters, the fuze will be the electrical short across the Electric Detonator; and
automatically remote set prior to launch via an induc- connecting the Electric Detonator terminal to the fir-
tive communication link between the fuzed ammuni- ing circuit.
tion and the weapon fire control system. The fuze
can also be set via inductive communication link with When a time setting expires, the electronics
a portable hand-held fuze setter. In addition, the fuze assembly sends a fire pulse through the firing circuit
can be hand set (without the need of any tool) by and detonates the Electric Detonator. For PD func-
rotating the OGIVE while depressing a thumb oper- tion, the crush switch assembly senses the impact and
ated selector and cocking button until the desired transmits a fire signal to detonate the Electric Detona-
time appears in the liquid crystal display (LCD) win- tor. The output of the Electric Detonator functions
dow. The ogive of the M762A1 can be rotated bi- the lead charge which initiates projectile functioning.
directionally to provide quicker manual setting. The
fuze is powered by a reserve lithium battery.
In the time mode, overhead safety is provided by
an S&A that arms at 50 milliseconds prior to set time.
When set for PD, the fuze is armed at 0.5 seconds in
flight.
Change 9 7-147
TM 43-0001-28
7-148 Change 9
TM 43-0001-28
Electronic Time (ET) Fuze M767 Series is used The fuze is energized as follows: rotation of the
with fragmentation (HE loaded) and burster type ogive or an inductive command from an auto-setter
105mm cartridges and 155 and 8-inch projectiles. initiates the battery primer which breaks a glass
The M767A1 fuze is not authorized for use with 8- ampule within the battery, releasing electrolyte fluid
inch projectiles. to power-up the battery and energize the fuze.
Description: Upon weapon firing, setback and centrifugal
forces act on the electromechanical S&A: the set-
The fuze contains an electronic timing system back force moves the setback lock clear of the slider;
that may be set to function from 0.5 to 199.9 seconds at the muzzle exit, spin force frees the spin lock from
in increments of tenths of a second. When used with the slider and disrupts the electrical pulse activates
weapons equipped with auto-setters, the fuze will be the PA at 50 milliseconds prior to set time; when set
automatically remote set prior to launch via an induc- for PD, the pulse activates the PA at 0.45 seconds in
tive communication link between the fuzed ammuni- flight; the PA moves the slider, locking it into the
tion and the weapon fire control system. The fuze armed position thereby disrupting the electrical short
can also be set via inductive communication link with across the Electric Detonator; and connecting the
a portable hand-held fuze setter. In addition, the fuze Electric Detonator terminal to the firing circuit.
can be hand set (without the need of any tool) by
rotating the OGIVE while depressing a thumb oper- When a time setting expires, the electronics
ated selector and cocking button until the desired assembly sends a fire pulse through the firing circuit
time appears in the liquid crystal display (LCD) win- and detonates the Electric Detonator. For PD func-
dow. The ogive of the M767A1 can be rotated bi- tion, the crush switch assembly senses the impact and
directionally to provide quicker manual setting. The transmits a fire signal to detonate the Electric Detona-
fuze is powered by a reserve lithium battery. tor. The output of the Electric Detonator functions
the lead charge which, in turn, functions the booster
In the time mode, overhead safety is provided by pellet to initiate projectile functioning.
an S&A that arms at 50 milliseconds prior to set time.
When set for PD, the fuze is armed at 0.5 seconds in
flight.
Change 9 7-149
TM 43-0001-28
The M767A1 functions the same as the M767 but *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
contains improved capabilities. The fuze ogive can be for complete packing data including NSN’s.
rotated bi-directionally to provide quicker manual set-
ting. The LCD readout for PD is simplified to diminish Shipping and Storage Data:
the probability for manual setting errors. A battery
bleed-down circuitry is added to facilitate render safe Quantity-distance class ................ 1.2
procedures. The fuze electronics is improved to provide Storage compatibility group......... D
more robustness in the operational environment and DOT shipping class...................... Class A Explosive
faster power on rise time for quicker response to autoset
commands. The fuze can be passively interrogated by DOT designation.......................... DETONATING
an autosetter to ascertain battery status and previously FUZES, CLASS A
loaded setting data. For the M767A1, the booster pellet EXPLOSIVES,
composition is changed from Comp A5 to PBXN-5. HANDLE CARE-
FULLY. DO NOT
Tabulated Data: STORE OR
NSN:
LOAD WITH
M767 .......................................... 1390-01-283-6532 ANY HIGH
M767A1 ..................................... 1390-01-474-2262 EXPLOSIVES
Type ............................................... ET DODAC:
Weight .............................................1.125 lb (0.510 kg) M767 ....................................... 1390-N290
Length: M767A1 .................................. 1390-NA15
Visible ........................................ 3.76 in. (9.55 cm) UNO serial number ...................... 0409
Overall........................................ 5.97 in. (15.16 cm)
Assembly Dwg No.: UNO proper shipping name ......... Fuze, detonating
M767 .......................................... 12550850
M767A1 ..................................... 12991767 Explosive Components:
7-150 Change 9
TM 43-0001-28
CHAPTER 8
MISCELLANEOUS
8-1
TM 43-0001-28
8-2
TM 43-0001-28
8-3
TM 43-0001-28
8-4
TM 43-0001-28
8-5
TM 43-0001-28
8-6 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: igniter (CBI) in a red cloth pad sewn to the bottom of the
base charge. A flash reducer pad containing one ounce
M4A2: Std AMCTC 4633 dtd 1966. of potassium nitrate or potassium sulphate is assembled
M4A1: Std AMCTC 4633 dtd 1966. at the front end of the base increment (Increment 3). The
Use: seams in the base pad are inverted so that the edges of the
cloth are inward to reduce residue after firing.
This white bag propelling charge is used in 155mm
howitzers for firing in Zones 3,4,5,6, and 7. Functioning:
Description: When the weapon is fired, the primer ignites the
igniter charge, and the igniter charge ignites the propel-
The total charge (M4A2 Prop. Charge) consists of ling charge. The burning propellant generates rapidly
13 pounds of propellant and is divided between a base expanding gases to propel the projectile through the bar-
charge and four unequal increments loaded in white cloth rel and to the velocity required to reach the target. The
bags. The increments are connected by four cloth tapes flash reducer pads serve to limit breech flareback as well
sewn to the base and tied on top of Increment 7. The as muzzle flash and blast overpressure.
igniter for Charge M4A2 is 3.5 ounces of clean burning
8-7
TM 43-0001-28
8-8 Change 2
TM 43-0001-28
8-9
TM 43-0001-28
8-10
TM 43-0001-28
M119A2 STD. MSR 09806009. The M119A2 is base ignited and does not
contain a center igniter core and tube as in the
Use: case of the M119 (M119A1), Although this
charge is a Zone 7 it can be used inter-
This propelling charge is a Zone 7 red bag changeably with the M119, M119A1 Zone 8
charge for firing in 155mm Howitzers contain- charges and like these charges the Ml19A2 is
ing M185 and M199 cannon tubes. to be used in the M185 and M199 gun tubes
only. The M119A2 does not have the outer lac-
Description: ing jacket that is used to wrap the M119 and
M119A1 propelling charge.
The M119A2 Propelling Charge is a single
increment red bag charge which contains a base Tabulated Data:
igniter pad with 4 ounces CBI powder and a cen-
ter spot of 0.5 ounces of black powder. The M119A2 Charge:
charge is approximately 29 inches long by 6
inches in diameter and contains 20,9 pounds of
M6 propellant. The forward end of the charge
has a 3 ounces lead foil liner and four pockets
sewn longitudinally to the circumference, Each
of the four pockets contains 4 ounces of potas-
sium sulfate to act as a flash reducer.
Functioning:
8-11
TM 43-0001-28
8-12
TM 43-0001-28
8-13
TM 43-0001-28
8-14
TM 43-0001-28
8-15
TM 43-0001-28
8-16 Change 9
TM 43-0001-28
Change 8 8-16.1
TM 43-0001-28
Cannon used with ---------------- M199 (M198 Sys- Propelling charge container: PA161E1
tem); M185 Weight ----------------------------- 18 lb
(M109A1, A2, A3 Length------------------------------ 31.38
Systems); M284 Width------------------------------- 7.49 in.
(M109A4, A5, A6 Height ------------------------------ 7.49 in.
Systems); XM776 Cube-------------------------------- 1.02 cu ft
(XM777 System);
XM297 (XM2001
Crusader System) Shipping and Storage Data:
Quantity-distance class ------------- 1.3
Propellant:
Storage compatibility group ------- C
PAP-7993-------------------------- 3.5 lb
DOT shipping class ----------------- B
DOT designation -------------------- Propellant Explo-
Ignitor:
sive Solid - Class B
Primer ------------------------------ M82 or Laser Igni-
DODAC ------------------------------ 1320-DA12
tion System
UNO ---------------------------------- 0242
Performance-------------------------- Charges 1 and 2
Assembly Dwg No. ----------------- 12972389
only
Container Dwg No. ----------------- 12972583
Temperature Limits:
Firing: Limitations:
Lower limit------------------------ -51°F (-46°C)
Do not load or fire more than two M231 charges per shot.
Upper limit ------------------------ +120°F (+49°C)
Do not load or fire M231 charges in combination with
Storage: M232 charges.
Lower limit------------------------ -60°F (-51°C)
References:
Upper limit ------------------------ +145°F (+63°C)
TM 9-1025-211-10
Packaging: TM 9-1300-251-20&P
TM 9-1300-251-34&P
Two M231 increments per plastic extraction sleeve.
Two plastic extraction sleeves per PA161E1 metal TM 9-2350-311-10
ammunition can. TM 9-2350-314-10
8-16.2 Change 8
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: directional, it can be loaded and initiated with either end
forward. Five M232 increments are packaged within a
08 Aug 01.
tan-colored extraction sleeve. There is one extraction
Use: sleeve per tan-colored PA103E2 ammunition can.
The M232 propelling charge is the Modular Artillery Functioning:
Charge System (MACS) high-zone charge used with
The flash from the black powder in the percussion
155mm field artillery cannon systems. The charge has
primer M82 or energy deposited by a suitable laser
been optimized for use in the Crusader Field Artillery
device ignites the black powder in the end igniter bag.
System but is compatible with all 155mm 39 caliber tube
The burning end bag then ignites the ball powder in the
length systems in the US inventory. Zoning is accom-
center core, that in turn ignites the main charge propel-
plished through the addition of increments. No less than
lant, and the process repeats itself for subsequent incre-
three or more than five M232 increments may be used in
ments. The rapidly expanding gases from the burning
a single shot in a 39 caliber length tube.
charge propel the projectile through the barrel of the can-
Description: non with the proper velocity to reach the target.
The M232 propelling charge is comprised of a tan- Tabulated Data:
colored, coated, nitrocellulose-based combustible case
Propelling Charge: M232
with black markings. Each end has four raised 1/8-inch
Type-------------------------------- Combustible Case
bumps. Contained within the case is solid, granulated
Separate Loading
M30A1 propellant. A center-core ignition system con-
Weight ----------------------------- 5.85 lb
taining both black and ball powders ensures rapid, con-
Length------------------------------ 6.14 in.
trolled ignition under all temperature and pressure
Color ------------------------------- Tan w/black
regimes. Additives are also included to reduce copper-
markings
ing, tube-wear, flash, and blast-overpressure. The end
ignitor bags are sealed behind red seals. The charge is bi-
Change 8 8-16.3
TM 43-0001-28
Cannon used with ---------------- M199 (M198 Sys- Propelling charge container: PA103E2
tem); M185 Weight ----------------------------- 21 lb
(M109A1, A2, A3 Length------------------------------ 37.99
Systems); M284 Width------------------------------- 7.49 in.
(M109A4, A5, A6 Height ------------------------------ 7.49 in.
Systems); XM776 Cube-------------------------------- 1.23 cu ft
(XM777 System);
XM297 (XM2001
Crusader System) Shipping and Storage Data:
Quantity-distance class ------------- 1.3
Propellant:
Storage compatibility group ------- C
M30A1----------------------------- 4.95 lb
DOT shipping class ----------------- B
DOT designation -------------------- Propellant Explo-
Ignitor:
sive Solid - Class B
Primer ------------------------------ M82 or Laser Igni-
DODAC ------------------------------ 1320-DA13
tion System
UNO ---------------------------------- 0242
Performance-------------------------- Charges 3, 4 and 5
Assembly Dwg No. ----------------- 12972405
in the 39 cal. tube
length cannon.
Container Dwg No. ----------------- 12961080
Charges 3, 4, 5 and
6 in the 56 cal. tube
Limitations:
length cannon
Do not load or fire less than three M232 charges per shot.
Temperature Limits:
Do not load or fire more than five M232 charges ina 39
Firing: caliber tube length cannon.
Lower limit------------------------ -51°F (-46°C)
Do not load or fire more than six M232 charges ina 56
Upper limit ------------------------ +120°F (+49°C)
caliber tube length cannon.
Storage: Do not load or fire M231 charges in combination with
Lower limit------------------------ -60°F (-51°C) M232 charges.
Upper limit ------------------------ +145°F (-63°C)
References:
Packaging: TM 9-1025-211-10
TM 9-1300-251-20&P
Five M232 increments per plastic extraction sleeve. One
plastic extraction sleeves per PA103E2 metal ammuni- TM 9-1300-251-34&P
tion can. TM 9-2350-311-10
TM 9-2350-314-10
8-16.4 Change 8
TM 43-0001-28
Change 11 8-17
TM 43-0001-28
8-18
TM 43-0001-28
8-19
TM 43-0001-28
8-20
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Use:
Description:
8-21
TM 43-0001-28
8-22
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Tabulated Data:
Description:
8-23
TM 43-0001-28
8-24
TM 43-0001-28
8-25
TM 43-0001-28
NOTE
If the additive mixture is cracked or
the plastic sheet is ripped, the additive
jacket is still acceptable for use. Use
the additive jacket over Increment No.
3 only. Use of the jacket on Increments Temperature Limits:
No. 1 and 2 is ineffective.
In a tactical situation, if additive jack-
ets are not available and the mission is
in jeopardy, a maximum of 100 rounds
per tube may be fired at full charge
without affecting current condemna-
tion limits of the tube,
Functioning:
8-26
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
Shipping and Storage Data:
References:
TM 43-0001-28
8-28
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: igniter protector cap covers the igniter pad dur-
ing shipment and storage. Percussion primer
Standard AMCTC 7622 dtd 1970. M82 is used to ignite the charge. The charge
must be used with a non-integral, separately
Use: issued spacer. The spacer is a cruciform fabri-
cated from polyurethane and approximately 33
Propelling charge M124 is used with gun inches long.
cannons Ml13 and Ml13A1 for firing in Zone 1
only. Functioning:
Description: The flash of the black powder charge from
percussion primer M82 ignites the igniter pad
Charge M124 is a single increment, green and the black powder core to ignite in turn the
bag charge, approximately 16 inches long. The M6 propellant charge, The burning propellant
charge contains approximately 17 pounds of generates rapidly expanding gases to propel the
Propellant M6 in an acrylic viscose-rayon bag. projectile through the barrel with the velocity
An igniter pad containing 8 ounces of black pow- required to reach the target. The cloth material
der is attached to the base of the charge, An is essentially consumed by the burning. (The
8-29
TM 43-0001-28
Tabulated Data:
Limitations:
CruciformSpacer:
References:
8-30
TM 43-0001-28
Description:
8-31
TM 43-0001-28
Limitations:
References:
8-32
TM 43-0001-28
8-33
TM 43-0001-28
8-34
TM 43-0001-28
8-35
TM 43-0001-28
Firing: EXPLOSIVES
Lower limit ------------------------ -40”F(-40”C) CLASSB
Upper limit ------------------------ +125°F SOLID-
(+52”C) DODAC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1320-D661
Storage:
Lower limit ------------------------ -80”F(-62”C) Limitations:
(for periods
notmorethan The M188 propelling charge cannot be
3days) stored or shipped in the vertical position, due to
Upper llmit ------------------------ +160”F(71”C) damage that could be caused to the igniter core.
(for periods
notmorethan References:
4hr/day)
*Packing --------------------------- l propelling SB 700-20
chargein AMC-P 700-3-3
metal TM 9-1300-206
container TM 9-1300-251-20
*Container: TM 9-1300-251-34
Weight ------------------------------ 751b(34kg) TM 9-2300-216-10
8-36
TM 43-0001-28
48 LB
M31A1 PROPELLANT
O&l IN, MP
LACED JACKET /
MOLDED
$JTROCELLULOSE TUBE
!iR 102093.A
8-37
TM 43-0001-28
8-38
TM 43-0001-28
SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGES
DISC
CHARGE SUPPLEMENTARY
1/8 ~
I SUPPL CHARGE\ \~ r- 114
1/16 t II
TYP.~ \
!R 6036
8-40
TM 43-0001-28
.——————————— —
FLASH : ‘
REDUCER I‘- ‘:
1
I
M2(T2) ‘ :., ?,;’
., ,; ,.
FOR 155 MM HOW
lull, M45, & M126 I
,;.,.’
.———————————
I --k-l
I ~
1 , I
;R 199645-A
e Classification: Functioning:
STD OTCM 31154 dtd 1946,
The flash reducer is ignited by the burn-
Use: ing propellant. When the black powder and
potassium nitrate or potassium sulphdte mix-
Flash Reducer M2 (T2) is used with White ture burns in combination with the propelling
Bag Propelling Charges M4 and M4A1 in charge, the chemical reaction c’~luses i] I’educ-
8-41
TM 43-0001-28
8-42
TM 43-0001-28
t-----’’””+ —
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,-
FLASH 1
REDUCER :‘
M3(T3 ) \
---------------------
/ FOR ;
8 IN HOW Ml&M2 ~
1
1 ---------------------
\
1
I
L
I \
u
AR [email protected]
S-4:3
TM 43-0001-28
8-44
TM 43-0001-28
Description: Functioning:
The grenade M35 is a ground burst muni- When each grenade M35 is expelled from
tion consisting essentially of a steel ball with an the projectile body, the grenade fuze pulls free
aluminum skirt and a point-detonating grenade of the safety. wire which is attac’heel to the
fuze and striker in the nose. Two nylon ribbon spacer plate.
streamers, attached to the inside of the alumi-
num skirt, orients and drag-stabilizes the gre- This starts a mechanical action within the
nade in flight. The steel ball is filled with 28 grenade fuze which alines the explosive train.
grams of Composition B.
The aluminum skirt of the grenade con-
Three grenades in the layer next to the tains two streamer ribbons which unf’url when
base plug of the M413 projectile contain a yel- the grenade is in free flight. These ribbons drag-
low dye which acts as a spotting charge. The stabilize and orient the grenade with the point
dye is in polyethylene bags secured by a poly- detonating grenade fuze and striker downward.
ethylene cup which is located beneath the rib-
bon streamers. When the striker impacts, the grenades
detonate. The yellow dye, which was contained
The fragmenting portion of the grenade in three grenades, is visible for two miles on a
body consists of a steel sphere filled with clear day
Composition B, a booster retainer, felt pad and
booster pellet. The inner surfaces of the sphere Drawing:
have been embossed in such a manner that
upon detonation, it bursts uniformly into frag- Grenade - XP94930
ments of optimum effectiveness.
Classification: Reference:
Standard B. TM 9-1300-251-20
8-45
TM 43-0001-28
8-46
TM 43-0001-28
To provide improved antipersonnel capabil- After the vanes are extended, a spring
ity when loaded into 105mm cartridge M444E1 moves the yoke to the extended position, The fir-
and 107mm cartridge M453. ing pin, attached to the yoke, retracts from the
slide assembly, permittmg movement of this
Description: assembly which locates the detonator in the
armed position. A delay in arming of the gre-
The grenade M36 is an airburst munition nade is provided by restricting movement of the
which is expelled from the projectile body in slide assembly. This delay helps prevent prema-
flight. Upon surface impact, the explosive com- ture grenade functioning caused by midair colli-
ponents are ejected upward for airburst. The sion immediately after ejection from the projec-
grenade consists of a housing assembly two tile.
spring-loaded vanes, a yoke with firing pin, ejec-
tion charge, delay detonator, and a two-piece When the grenade impacts the target
steel ball filled with Composition A5. surface, the yoke drives the firing pin into the
detonator which initiates the ejection charge.
Classification: The ejection charge forces the steel ball up and
away from the housing, ignites the first-fire mix-
Standard A. ture in the delay detonator, and forces the deto-
nator into the in-line position. The delay detona-
Tabulated Data: tor functions the high-explosive at a distance of 4
to 6 feet above the impacted surface, causing
Type of Explosive ------------------ Comp A5 the steel ball to fragment.
Explosive in one grenade -------- 21.25 grams
Total Weight ------------------------ 0.44 lb Drawing;
8-47
TM 43-0001-28
8-48
TM 43-0001-28
8-49
TM 43-0001-28
8-50
TM 43-0001-28
Classification: Drawing:
8-51
TM 43-0001-28
8-52
TM 43-0001-28
8-53
TM 43-0001-28
8-54
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification:
Tabulated Data:
8-55
TM 43-0001-28
8-56
TM 43-0001-28
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: removal of the battery safety spiral will result in activating
the battery. The battery provides electricity to the integrated
24 Mar 98. circuit. Current flowing through the circuit for approxi-
mately three minutes will function the electro-explosive
USE: device. This will initiate the M55 detonator. The shunt is
the electrical safety. In the event that the battery is activated
To provide antimateriel and antipersonnel capabilities in a during handling, the shunt provides a safe alternate path for
submunition, with self-destruct feature. The grenades are current, and the battery power will be drained.
delivered by 105mm: M915 cartridge for howitzers.
FUNCTIONING:
DESCRIPTION:
Grenades are expelled during the projectile flight. Air resis-
The M80 grenade is a ground burst munition. The shaped tance causes the ribbon parachute to extend. The ribbon
charge contains approximately 16 grams of Comp PAX-2A parachute spins, which stabilizes the grenade and unscrews
and has a trumpet-shaped liner. The grenade body is the firing pin. This releases the slide. The spring loaded
embossed for fragmentation. slide moves to the armed position (detonator in alignment).
Air resistance also causes the battery safety spiral to rotate
The inertia type fuze is similar to an M42 grenade fuze, with and the shunt to dislodge. These actions result in activating
the addition of self-destruct action. The firing pin (combina- the battery and current flowing through the integrated cir-
tion arming screw) locks the slide assembly in the safe posi- cuit. Ground impact will occur before the three minute self-
tion. The ribbon parachute is attached to the arming screw, destruct time elapses.
and is fluorescent pink in color.
Upon impact, the grenade functions in primary mode, as fol-
The slide assembly contains the self-destruct system and an lows: Inertia causes the firing pin to strike the detonator,
M55 detonator. Main self-destruct components are the which initiates the lead and main charge. The shaped charge
reserve battery, integrated circuit, electro-explosive device, jet forms at the base of the grenade, and is capable of pene-
shunt, and battery safety spiral. The battery initiating mech- trating approximately 3.00 inches of armor. Also, the gre-
anism is restrained by the battery safety spiral. Rotation or nade body bursts into small antipersonnel fragments.
Change 11 8-56.1
TM 43-0001-28
If the detonator has not functioned in primary mode, the self- Explosive ........................................ 15.9 g of Comp PAX-
destruct system will render safe the grenade, as follows: 2A
Three minutes after battery activation, the electro-explosive Length ............................................. 2.75 in.
device will function and initiate the detonator. When the Width .............................................. 1.22 in.
slide is in the armed position, the detonator will initiate the Fuze, self destruct ........................... M234
lead and main charge. If the slide is in the safe position, the Self destruct time ............................ Approx 3 minutes
detonator will only destroy the fuze. If it happens that the Ribbon parachute ............................ Fluorescent pink
electro-explosive device fails to function, current will con-
tinue to flow through the circuit until battery power is DRAWINGS:
reduced to a safe level.
Grenade ........................................... 9388101
8-56.2 Change 11
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: between the primer cup and the black powder
charge. The black powder is sealed in the
Std OTCM 36841 dtd 1958. primer case by a closing disk at the rear and a
cork washer at the front end.
Use:
Functioning
This primer is used with a variety of sepa-
rate-loading ammunition rounds to initiate The primer is inserted in the firing lock of
burning of the propelling charge, the weapon. When struck by the firing pin, the
primer cup is indented, compressing the sensi-
Description: tive primer composition against the anvil. The
primer composition detonates from the impact
Percussion Primer MK2A4 is a brass cylin- shock and flashes through a port in the plug to
der with an extraction flange base, containing a ignite the black powder charge in the primer
charge of 19 grains of black powder, A primer case, The gas check cone prevents blowback in
cup in the center of the base contains a small the event the primer cup is ruptured, The burn-
quantity of sensitive primer composition, An ing black powder charge initates burning of the
anvil, gas check cone, and plug are installed propelling charge.
8-57
TM 43-0001-28
8-58
TM 43-0001-28
8-59
TM 43-0001-28
8-60
TM 43-0001-28
Type Classification: impact f’rom the plunger. The Black powder con-
tainer is also threaded into the case with the
Std OTCM 37807 dtd 1961. open end toward the ignition element, This end
is sealed with a paper disk to prevent seepage
Use:
—— of” black powder granules,
This primer is used to initiate burning of Functioning:
propellant charges in separate loading weapon
systems, The primer is inserted into the firing lock
of the weapon, When struck in the base by the
Description: firing pin, the plunger is driven forward and ini-
tiates the primer in the ignition element, The
The primer consists of a cylindrical brass primer flash ignites the black powder charge in
case with an extraction flange which contains a the container assembly which flashes through
plunger in the base, an ignition element, and a the vent tube to ignite the black powder igniter
container loaded with 22 grains of black pow- at the base of the propelling charge.
der. The plunger has an integral striker and is
activated by the breech mechanism firing pin, Tabulated Data:
——-
The ignition element is threaded into the
primer case forward of the striker and contains Type ------------------------------------ Percussion
a percussion primer, The primer contains Weight --------------------------------- 0,14 lb
primer mixture and an anvil, and is sensitive to Length --------------------------------- 1.94 in. max
8-61
TM 43-0001-28
8-62
TM 43-0001-28
8-63
TM 43-0001-28
8-64
TM 43-0001-28
Description:
Material------------------------------- Forged Steel
Lifting plug type G is used for 8-inch,
175mm, and 155mm projectiles that have a Drawing number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10520074
fuze well thread size of 2-12 UNS-1A, major NSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1320-00-844
diameter 1.9982. 6981
8-65
TM 43-0001-28
8-66
TM 43-0001-28
Description:
steel casting.
Lifting plug type C is for the older 155mm Or malleable
projectiles that have the fuze well thread size of iron casting
Drawing number ----------------- 75-14.42B
1.7-14NS-lA major diameter 1.6982 -.0155. NSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l320-00-861-
2098
8-67
TM 43-0001-28
8-68
TM 43-0001-28
8-69
TM 43-0001-28
8-70
TM 43-0001-28
8-71
TM 43-0001-28
8-72
TM 43-0001-28
8-73
TM 43-0001-28
8-74
TM 43-0001-28
8-75
TM 43-0001-28
8-76
TM 43-0001-28
CLOSING PLUGS
8-77
TM 43-0001-28
8-78
TM 43-0001-28
8-79
TM 43-0001-28
8-80
TM 43-0001-28
8-81
TM 43-0001-28
8-82
TM 43-0001-28
APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
A-1. Scope
This appendix should be consulted frequently for latest changes or revisions of references and
for new publications relating to the material covered in this manual.
A-1
TM 43-0001-28
A-2
TM 43-0001-28
A-3
TM 43-0001-28
A-4
TM 43-0001-28
APPENDIX B
CARTRIDGE/PROJECTILE-FUZE COMBINATION CHARTS
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
B-1. SCOPE cated in this appendix are published in the appli-
cable weapon manuals.
This appendix contains a comprehensive list-
ing of authorized cartridge/projectile fuze and A-4. KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS AND
propelling charge combinations, artillery type of SYMBOLS
conventional ammunition. These lists (i.e.
charts) supersede the fuze and propelling charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Authorized
combinations referenced on the data sheets.
X .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Authorized
B-2. LIST OF CHARTS FOR AUTHOR-
IZED CARTRIDGE/PROJECTILE APC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armor piercing capped
FUZE AND PROPELLING CHARGE APERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antipersonnel
COMBINATIONS AT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antitank
BD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base detonating
a. Section II - Cartridge/Projectile-Fuze BE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base ejection
Combinations for Guns. CLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colored smoke
CP..................... Concrete piercing
b. Section III - Cartridge/Projectile-Fuze CS................... Tactical riot control agent
Combinations for 75MM, 105MM, and 8 Inch ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic time
Howitzers. GB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonpersistent toxic
(casualty) nerve gas
c. Section IV - Projectile/Fuze Combina- H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mustard gas
tions for 155MM Howitzers. HC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. White smoke
HA..................... Distilled mustard gas
d. Section V - Cartridge-Fuze Combina HE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High explosive
tions for Mortars. HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High explosive antitank
HEAT-T-MP . . . . . . . . . High explosive antitank
e. Section VI - Cartridge-Fuze Combina- with tracer, multipurpose
tions for Recoilless Rifles. HEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High explosive incendiary
HERA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High explosive rocket
f. Section VII - Authorized Projectile/ assisted
Propelling Combinations for M1A1 Cannon HEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High explosive plastic
Tube (155MM). ICM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Improved conventional
munitions
g. Section VIII - Authorized Projectile/ llum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illuminating
Propelling Charge Combinations for MlA2 LCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Logistic control code
Cannon Tube and M126A1 Cannon Tube Mod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modified
(155MM). MT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical time
MTSQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical time and
h. Section IX - Authorized Projectile/ superquick
Propelling Charge Combinations for P ..................... Authorized, requires
M185/M284 Cannon Tubes (155MM). removal of supplementary
charge if present
i. Section X - Authorized Projectile/ PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Point detonating
Propelling Charge Combinations for M199 PI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Point initiating
Cannon Tube (155MM). PIBD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Point initiating, base deto-
nating
g. Section XI - Authorized Projectile/ Prox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proximity
Propelling Charge Combinations for 8 Inch SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self destroying
Howitzers. T..................... Time fuze or for training
use only -T With tracer
B-3. PRECAUTIONS TP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Target practice
TSQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time superquick
Precautions and restrictions to be observed VX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Persistent toxic (casualty)
in handling fuzes and firing ammunition with nerve gas
the cartridge/projectile fuze combinations indi- WE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White phosphorus
B-1
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION II
CARTRIDGE/PROJECTILE-FUZE COMBINATIONS FOR GUNS
*Firing of 40mm MK2 Cartridges with MK27 MOD 0 Fuzes is not authorized.
B-2
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION III
CARTRIDGE/PROJECTILE-FUZE COMBINATIONS FOR 75MM, 105MM
AND 8 INCH HOWITZER
Fuze
PD MT MTSQ BD PROX ET MOFA
M762 Series**
M767 Series**
M565 (MOD)
M548 (MOD)
M513 Series*
M739 Series
M501 Series
M577 Series
M582 Series
M732 Series
M62 Series
M91 Series
M728*
M557
M572
M563
M565
M548
M564
CANNON
(Weapon) Cartridge/Projectile M782
75 Millimeter HE, M48 (Normal Cavity) X
M3 HE, M48 (Deep Cavity) X P
(for M1A1)
APERS-T, M546 X
BE, M84, M84B1 X
BE, HC, M84A1 X X X X
GB, M360 X X
HE, M1 (Normal Cavity) X X X X X X X X X
105 Millimeter HE, M1 (Deep Cavity) X X X X X X P P X X X
M2A1 HE, M444 X X
M2A2 TACTICAL, CS, M629 X X
(Towed M101/A1)
HEP-T, M327 X X
M137
(Towed M102) HE, RA, M548 X X X P X X
M49 ILLUM, M314A2, M314A1 X
(SP M52) ILLUM, M314A3 X X X X
GAS, H, M60 X X
SMK, WP, M60 SERIES X X X X X X
TP, M67 X X
DPICM, M916 X X
HERA, M927 X X X X X X
APERS-T, M546 X
BE, M84, M84B1 X
BE, HC, M84A1 X X X X
GB, M360 X X
HE, M1 (Normal Cavity) X X X X X X X X X
HE, M1 (Deep Cavity) X X X X X X P P X X X
HE, M444 X X
TACTICAL, CS, M629 X X
105 Millimeter HEP-T, M327 X X
M20A1 HE, RA, M548 X X X P X X
(Towed M119A1) ILLUM, M314A2, M314A1 X
ILLUM, M314A3 X X X X
GAS, H, M60 X X
SMK, WP, M60 SERIES X X X X X X
TP, M67 X X
DPICM, M915 X X
DPICM, M916 X X
HERA, M913 X X X X X X
HERA, M927 X X X X X X
Change 9 B-3
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION IV
PROJECTILE/FUZE COMBINATIONS FOR 155 MM HOWITZER
FUZE
PD MT MTSQ PROX ET
MK399 MOD1
M739 Series
M501 Series
M577 Series
M582 Series
M514 Series
M557/M572
M565
M564
M728
M732
M762
M767
CANNON
(Weapon) Projectile
B-4 Change 5
TM 43-0001-28
Change 9 B-4.1
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION IV
PROJECTILE/FUZE COMBINATIONS FOR 155MM HOWITZERS
FUZE
PD MT MTSQ PROX ET MOFA
MK399 MOD 1
M739 Series
M501 Series
M582 Series
M732 Series
M514 Series
M762 Series
M767 Series
M557/M572
M565
M564
M577
M728
CANNON
(Weapon) Projectile M782
AGENT, H, HD, M110 X X X X X
AGENT, GB, VX, M121A1 X X CP C
HE, M107 (Normal Cavity) X X X X X X X
HE, M107 (Deep Cavity) X X X X X P X MP X
M1A1 HE, M449 Series X X X
(for M114A1 SMK,HC,BE,M116A1 X X X
Towed SMK,HC&CLD BE,M116,
Howitzer) M116B1 X
SMK, WP, M110 Series X X X X X
ILLUM,M485 Series X X X
PRACTICE, M804 X X X X X X
PRACTICE, M804A1 X X X X X
AGENT,H,HD, M110 X X X X X
AGENT,GB,VX,M121A1 X X CP C
HE,M107 (Normal Cavity) X X X X X X X
HE,M107 (Deep Cavity) X X X X X P X MP X
HERA,M549/M549A1 X X X X X
HE,M449 Series X X X
HE,M483A1 S X
M1A2 HE,M692/M731 X X
(for M114A2
AT,M718/M741 Series X X
Towed
SMK,HC,BE,M116A1 X X X
Howitzer
M126/M126A1) SMK,HC&CLD BE,M116,
(for M109 M116B1 X
SP Howitzer) SMK,WP,M110 Series X X X X X
ILLUM,M485 Series X X X
PRACTICE,M804 X X X X X X
PRACTICE,M804A1 X X X X X
SMOKE,WP,M825,M825A1 X X
EXTENDED RANGE,DP, X
M864 S
AGENT,GB2,M687 X X
HEAT, M712 COPPERHEAD FUZE IS INTEGRAL PART OF PROJECTILE
B-4.2 Change 10
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION IV
PROJECTILE/FUZE COMBINATIONS FOR 155MM HOWITZERS (Continued)
FUZE
PD MT MTSQ PROX ET MOFA
MK399 MOD 1
M739 Series
M501 Series
M582 Series
M732 Series
M514 Series
M762 Series
M767 Series
M557/M572
M565
M564
M577
M728
CANNON
(Weapon) Projectile M782
AGENT, H, HD, M110 X X X X X X
AGENT, GB VX, M121A1 X X CP C X
HE, M107 (Normal Cavity) X X X X X X X X
HE, M107 (Deep Cavity) X X X X X P X MP X X
HE, M795 X X X X X X X
HERA, M549/M549A1 X X X X B X X
HE, M449 Series X X X
M185
M483A1 S S
(for M109A2,
M109A2, M109A4 HE, M692/M731 X X
SP Howitzer) AT, M718/M718A1 and X X
M284 M741/M741A1
(for M109A5, SMK, HC, BE, M116A1 X X X
M109A6 SP SMK, HC&CLD BE, M116 X
Howitzer) M116B1
M199
SMK, WP, M110 Series X X X X X X
(for M198
ILLUM M485 Series X X X
Towed
Howitzer) PRACTICE, M804 X X X X X X X
PRACTICE, M804A1 X X X X X X
SMOKE, WP, M825, M825A1 X X
EXTENDED RANGE, DP, S S
M864
HEAT, M712 FUZE IS INTEGRAL PART OF PROJECTILE
COPPERHEAD
AGENT, GB2, M687 X X X
See Projectile/Propelling Charge Charts for correct combinations, Section VIII thru Section XI.
B = THE M549 SERIES RA PROJECTILES ARE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE M732A2 FUZE
C = COMBAT EMERGENCY USE ONLY
M = USMC TRAINING USE ONLY; FIRING LIMITS 0°F TO 120°F (-18°C TO +49°C)
P = SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGE MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ROOM FOR LONG INTRUSION FUZE
S = PROJECTILE MAY BE USED FOR SELF-REGISTRATION (AS SPOTTING ROUND) BY REPLACING
EXPULSION CHARGE ASSEMBLY WITH PROJECTILE SPOTTING CHARGE ADDED TO FUZE
Change 10 B-5
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION V
CARTRIDGE-FUZE COMBINATIONS FOR MORTARS
FUZE
PD MT MTSQ T PROX
M734 Multi-Option
M48A3 w/adapter
M524 SERIES
M525 SERIES
M526 SERIES
M527 SERIES
M577 SERIES
M520 SERIES
M513 SERIES
M84, M814A1
M65, M65A1
M521
M557
M567
M751
M775
M935
M936
M745
M562
M565
M548
M564
M772
M776
M768
M532
Canon
M8
(Weapon Cartridge
P = SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGE MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ROOM FOR LONG INTRUSION FUZE.
B-6
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION VI
CARTRIDGE-FUZE COMBINATIONS FOR RECOILLESS RIFLES
B-7
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION VII
AUTHORIZED PROJECTILE/PROPELLING COMBINATIONS FOR
* M1A1 CANNON TUBE (155MM)
* Primer M2A4 is the only authorized primer to be used with M 1A 1 Cannon tube
** M116 and M116B1 restricted from overhead fire with zone 7 of M4A1 and M4A2
charges due to possible base plate separations creating downrange safety hazard.
B-8
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION VIII
AUTHORIZED PROJECTILE/PROPELLING CHARGE COMBINATIONS FOR
*M1A2 CANNON TUBE AND M126A1 CANNON TUBE (155MM)
Propelling Charge
(Green Bag) (White Bag)
M3 & M3A1 M4A1&M4A2
Zone Zone
Projectiles 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 Firing Limitations
HE, M107 x x x x x x x x x x
HE, M449, M449A1, ICM x x x x x x x x x x
HE, M483A1, ECM x x x x x x x x x x
HE, M692/M731 x x x x x x x x x x
HEAT, M712 (Copperhead) No No No x x No x x x x
AT, M718/M741 x x x x x x x x x x
ILLUM, M485A1, M482A2 x x x x x x x x x x M485A1/A2 Projectiles not reliable
when fired at charges 6, 7 with fuze
settings of 10 seconds or less
AGENT H, M110 x x x x x x x x x x M110 Agent Burster loaded with
Tetrytol cannot be stored or fired at
temperatures exceeding 125°F
(+52°C)
SMOKE, WP, M1100 (M110E1) x x x x x x x x x x M1010 (M110E1) burster loaded with
(M110E2) M110A2 (M110E3) Tetrytol cannot be stored or fired at
temperatures exceeding 125°F
(+52°C)
SMOKE BE, HC, M116, M116B1 x x x x x x x x x x **Overhead Fire Restriction
SMOKE, BE, HE, M116A1 x x x x x x x x x x
AGENT (GB or VX) x x x x x x x x x x M121 Burster loaded with Tetrytol
M121/M121A1 cannot be stored or fired at tempera-
tures exceeding 125°F (+52°C)
HERA, M549, M549A1 No No No No No No No No No x Rocket on only
PRACTICE, M804 x x x x x x x x x x
SMOKE, WP, M825, M825A1 x x x x x x x x x x Firing below charge 3 may result min
stickers M825 projectiles are
restricted to firing below 950 mils
elevation with the M203 charge
Firing this combination at elevations
exceeding 950 mils may result in
short rounds. This limitation does
not apply to M825A1 projectile
AGENT, GB2, M687 x x x x x x x x x x
HE, M864 (ICM) EXTENDED No No No No No No No No No x M864 fired to achieve ranges
RANGE beyond M483A1 or when M483A1
Is not available
*Primer Mk2A4 is the only authorized primer for Cannon Tube M1A2. Use M82 Primer for Cannon Tube M126A1.
** M116 and M116B1 restricted from overhead fire with Zone 7 of M4A1 and M4A2 Charges due to possible base plate
separation creating downrange safety hazard.
B-9
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION IX
AUTHORIZED PROJECTILE/PROPELLING CHARGE
COMBINATIONS FOR *M185/M284 CANNON TUBES (155MM)
Propelling Charge Propelling Charge
Zone 7***
M119A1,
Zone Zone Charge Charge
Charge 8
M119A2
Zone 8
M119
Projectiles 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Firing Limitations
HE, M107 No x x x x x x x x x x x x No x x x x No
HE, M795 No No x xc x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
HE, M449, M449A1, No x x x x x x x x x x x x No x x x x No
ICM
HE, M483A1, ICM No No x x x x x x x x x x x No x x x x No Firing below charge three
may result in stickers8
HE, M692/M731 No No x x x x x x x x x x x No x x x x No Firing below charge three
may result in stickers8
B-10 Change 8
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION IX
AUTHORIZED PROJECTILE/PROPELLING CHARGE
COMBINATIONS FOR *M185/M284 CANNON TUBES (155MM) (Continued)
Propelling Charge Propelling Charge
Zone 7***
M119A1,
Zone Zone Charge Charge
Charge 8
M119A2
Zone 8
M119
Projectiles 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Firing Limitations
SMOKE, WP, M825, No No x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Firing below charge 3 may
M825A11,3 result in stickers. M825
projectiles are restricted to
firing below 950 mils ele-
vation with the M203
charge. Firing this combi-
nation at elevations
exceeding 950 mils may
result in short rounds.
This limitation does not
apply to M825A1 projec-
tile.8
EXTENDED RANGE, No No No No No No No No No x No x x x No No x x x 4
M8643
AGENT, GB2, M687 No No x x x x x x x x x x x x No No x x x Firing below charge 3 may
result in stickers8
*Primer M82 is the only authorized primer to be used in the M185/M284 cannon tube.
**M116 and M116B1 restricted from overhead fire with zone 7 of M4A1 and M4A2 charges due to possible base plate sep-
aration creating downrange safety hazard.
***The M119A2 charge zone 7 is equivalent to the M119/M119A1 charge zone 8. Refer to firing tables for small differ-
ences in velocity which affect range.
****Combat emergency use only.
1M825 projectiles (manufactured Jan 85-May 86) fired at temperatures above +100F (+43C) (WP liquified) have resulted
in flight instability and short rounds. This instability does not occur below +110F (+43C) (WP solid). This restriction does
not apply to the M825A1 projectile.
2
The M203/M203A1 charges are to be fired by the M284 cannon only.
3Do not fire the M549/M549A1/M864/M825/M825A1 projectiles if the obturator is missing or broken. If the obturator is
displaced and can be repositioned and remain in the groove, the projectile can be fired.
4The M864 will be fired to achieve ranges beyond the capabilities of the M483A1 projectile or when the M483A1 is not
available.
5This restriction does not apply when firing the M732 series fuze with the M549/M549A1 projectile.
6
Do not load or fire M231 charges with the M232 charges. Critical malfunction could result.
7Only the M549A1 should be fired at this zone.
8
For bag charges only.
Change 8 B-11
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION X
AUTHORIZED PROJECTILE/PROPELLING CHARGE COMBINATIONS FOR
M199 CANNON TUBE (155MM)
* Ml16 and M116B1 restricted from overhead fire with Zone 7 of M4A1 and M4A2. Charge due to possible base
plate separation creating down range safety hazard
** M728 Proximity Fuse cannot he fired w/Zone 8’s, M203 Propelling Charge.
***The 119A2 Charge Zone 7 is equivalent to M119/M119A1 Charge zone 8. Refer to firing tables for small
differences in velocity which affect range
1
Firing at charge 2 may result in sticker occasionally
SECTION X
AUTHORIZED PROJECTILE/PROPELLING CHARGE COMBINATIONS FOR
M199 CANNON TUBE (155MM) continued
Propelling Charge
M203/M203A1
(Green Bag) (White Bag)
Zone 7***
M3&M3A1 M4A1&M4A2
M119A1
M119A2
M8S**
Zone 8
Zone 8
Zone Zone
M119
Projectiles 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 Firing Limitations
HERA, M549 No1 No No No No No No No No x No x x No M549 must never be fired with
M203 charge****
HERA, M549A1 No No No No No No No No No x No x x x M549 must never be fired with
M203 charge****
PRACTICE, M804 No1 x x x x x x x x x x x x No
HE, M795 No1 No x x x x x x x x x x x x
HEAT, M712 No1 No No x x No x x x x x x x No
(Copperhead)
SMOKE, WP,2 No1 No x x x x x x x x x x x x Firing below charge 3 may
M825/M825A1 result in stickers. M825 projec-
tiles are restricted to firing
below 950 mils elevation with
the M203 charge. Firing this
combination at elevations
exceeding 950 mils may result
in short rounds. This limitation
does not apply to M825A1 pro-
jectile
HE, ICM, M864 x x x x x Firing below charge 3 may
Extended Range result in stickers. The M864
shall be fired to achieve ranges
beyond the capabilities of the
M483A1 projectile or when the
M483A1 is not available
*M116 and M116B1 restricted from overhead fire with Zone 7 of M4A1 and M4A2. Charge due to possible base
plate separation creating down range safety hazard.
**M728 Proximity Fuse cannot be fired w/Zone 8’s, M203 Propelling Charge.
***The M119A2 Charge Zone 7 is equivalent to M119/M119A1 Charge Zone 8. Refer to firing tables for small dif-
ferences in velocity which affect range.
****Rocket On Firing Only.
1
Firing at Chg 2 may result in sticker occasionally.
2
M825 projectiles (manufactured Jan 85-May 86) fired at temperature above +110°F (+43°C) (WP liquified) have
resulted in flight instability and short rounds. This instability does not occur below +110°F (+43°C) (WP solid). This
restriction does not apply to the M825A1 projectile.
Change 9 B-13
TM 43-0001-28
SECTION XI
AUTHORIZED PROJECTILE/PROPELLING CHARGE COMBINATIONS FOR
8 INCH HOWITZERS
*M106 Projectile can be fired w/M557, M739, M572, M728, M732. MS82 and MS87 Fuzes at this zone. The MS64 can only be
fired with the M106 Projectile with zones 1 through 8.
APPENDIX C
DODAC LISTING
DODAC ITEM
C-1
TM 43-0001-28
DODAC ITEM
C-2
TM 43-0001-28
DODAC ITEM
C-3
TM 43-0001-28
DODAC ITEM
DODAC ITEM
C-5
TM 43-0001-28
DODAC ITEM
GORDON R. SULLIVAN
General, United State Army
Chief of Staff
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34-E, Block 0848, requirements for
TM 43-0001-28.
PIN: 017653