Description
This cartridge is an illumination round for the 60mm M224 mortar and is used for laminating a desired point or area.
The cartridge has a mechanical time superquick fuze with an expulsion charge, a candle/ parachute assembly a four increment propelling charge, and an ignition cartridge. The round provides 400,000 average candlepower illumination for about 40 seconds.
Hazardous Components
Filler - Illuminating assembly
Ignition cartridge - M702
Propellant charge - M204
See Also
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
