TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download
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TM 9-2350-311-10 5-4 Change 4 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M110, agent, H or HD, with burster WARNING Since the burster in H or HD ammunition is loaded with tetrytol, do not store or fire at temperatures exceeding 125° F (52° C). Temperatures above 125° F (52° C) will cause the tetrytol to melt and/or seep, causing premature functioning. NOTE Renovated or newly manufactured (past 1976) projectiles will be marked with one green band and if burstered, one yellow band. Toxic (filled w/ mustard gas (H) or distilled mustard gas (HD)) New manufacture: • Blue–grey w/ 2/green, 1/yellow bands • Green marking M557/M572 PD, M739 series PD, M564 MTSQ, M582 series MTSQ, For toxic effect on personnel or for contaminating habitable areas Old manufacture: M767 Series ET • Gray w/ 2/green bands M782 MOFA • Green marking Weight: 93 pounds (42.18 kg) M110 PROJECTILE EYEBOLT LIFTING PLUG