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 5-7 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS - CONTINUED Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M449 series, HE, ICM NOTE The cargo consists of 60 M43 grenades which are ejected in flight. The fuze having been set to function at a predetermined time, initiates the expulsion charge ejecting the entire cargo from the rear of the projectile. The projectile spins centrifugally and dispenses the grenades from the projectile line–of–flight. Upon impact with the target area, an expulsion charge is initiated which propels a high explosive filled sphere upward 4 to 6 feet (1.22 to 1.83 m) above the impact area. The elevated sphere is detonated sending high–velocity fragments in a spherical pattern. High–explosive, improved conventional munitions (ICM) New manufacture: • Olive drab w/ row of yellow diamonds between nose and bourrelet of projectile • Yellow marking Old manufacture: • Olive drab w/ no bands • Yellow marking Weight: 95 pounds (43.09 kg) M565 MT, M577 series MTSQ, M762 series ET For use primarily against personnel M449 PROJECTILE FUSIBLE LIFTING PLUG