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 5-13 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS - CONTINUED Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M485A1, M485A2, illuminating WARNING The M485A1 and M485A2 projectiles can be fired with charge 2 (M3 green bag (GB)) through charge 8 (M119 series charges) inclusive. These projectiles are not reliable when fired at charges 6, 7, and 8 with fuze settings of 10 seconds or less. NOTE The M485A1 and M485A2 projectiles have a hollow steel body containing a primary expelling charge, a canister assembly, and a drogue parachute. The canister contains a secondary expelling charge, a delay holder, a light producing chemical, and the main parachute. Illuminating New manufacture: • Olive drab w/ 1/white band • White marking Old manufacture: • Olive drab w/ no bands • White marking M565 MT, M577 series MTSQ, M762 series ET For battlefield illumination EYEBOLT LIFTING PLUG M485A1/M485A2 PROJECTILE