Description
The test and dummy projectiles are externally similar to the M712 tactical projectile. This is a high-explosive antitank (HEAT) cannon-launched guided projectile (CLGP). The projectile is self-contained, having a laser seeker homing system and integral fuzing. The projectile is setback-armed and impact-fired with a graze-sensitive piezoelectric crystal (Lucky) firing system.
The guidance, warhead, and control sections may be painted in various colors and patterns, depending upon the test assignment. Projectiles with a high-explosive or spotting charge warhead will have yellow markings and/or a yellow band.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Projectile, 155mm HEAT, M712 Copperhead
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
