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 Change 4 5-5 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS - CONTINUED Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M121A1, agent GB (non– persistent) or VX (persistent), with burster The M121 projectile is no longer authorized. A few M121 (basic model) projectiles with tetrytol bursters may remain in some stock piles and should not be used, as inbore explosions may result. WARNING NOTE • M728 and M732 fuzes are fired with “VX” projectile in combat emergency only. • M728 fuze requires removal of the supplementary charge to make room for the long intrusion fuze. • For renovated or newly manufactured projectiles (past 1976), see TM 43-0001-28. Gas New manufacture: • Gray w/ 3/green, 1/yellow bands • Green marking M557/M572 PD, M739 series PD, M728 PROX, M732 series PROX, For toxic effect on personnel or contamination of habitable areas. Old manufacture: M782 MOFA • Gray w/ GB1/green, VX 2/green bands • Green marking Weight: 100 pounds (45.36 kg) M121A1 PROJECTILE EYEBOLT LIFTING PLUG