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Description

This cartridge is for use in 105mm gun cannons for training in marksmanship.

The cartridge is similar in appearance and is ballistically matched to the high explosive plastic round M393A1 and M393A2. The projectile is filled with inert material and has a tracer at the base. The projectile is assembled to a steel cartridge case fitted with the same model (M86) electric primer as the service round and contains the same type bagged propelling charge.

The projectile is painted blue with white markings.

Functioning

When the weapon is fired, the electrically initiated primer ignites the propelling charge. Gases produced by the burning propellant propel the projectile from the gun and ignite the tracer, enabling the gunner in tracking the target.

Hazardous Components

Filler - Inert

Cartridge case - M150B1

Propellant - M1 (5.9 lb, 2.68 kg)

Primer (electric) - M86

Tracer - M12

Physical Data

Length, overall - 37 in, 939.8 mm

See Also

Cartridge, 105mm HEP-T, M393, M393A1, M393A2

Source(s)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1994)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1977)

TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)