Description
Both the XM183 and XM184 are illuminating projectiles preloaded in a molded plastic launcher. Each launcher contains 12 fin stabilized illuminating projectiles and 12 black powder propelling charges. The projectiles are launched from the ground than descends by parachute, illuminating the surface area. The difference between the two systems is that the XM183 has two fuse trains, each of which will launch six projectiles in sequence, and a "ground” type launching platform whereas the XM184 has twelve fuse trains, which permits launching of each projectile individually, and a “shipboard” type launching platform.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Source(s)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
