Description
Automatic cannon, 30mm, XM230 (U.S.), ADEN MK IV (NATO), DEFA 552/553 (NATO). The cartridge is used in target practice.
The cartridge has a blue painted projectile with white markings. The inert/solid projectile is a three piece assembly consisting of steel body with cavity, rotating band, and aluminum nose piece. The cartridge case is aluminum.
Hazardous Components
Primer, Electric, PA520
Propellant - WC 855 (50 gr)
See Also
Nothing else to see.
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-27, Small Caliber Ammunition (chg 7, 2004)
