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 5-14 Change 4 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS - CONTINUED Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M116, M116B1, HC (smoke), BE NOTE • The M116 and M116B1 projectiles are issued with a filler of HC (white) chemical smoke mixture. • The M116 and M116B1 projectiles contain four smoke canisters. Base–ejection, HC chemical (smoke) New manufacture: • Light green w/ no bands • Black marking Old manufacture: • Gray w/ 1/yellow band • Yellow marking Weight: 86 pounds (39 kg) M501 series MTSQ For screening, spotting, and signalling M116A1, HC (smoke), BE NOTE • The M116A1 projectile is similar to the M116/M116B1 projectiles. • The M116A1 projectile has improved M1 and M2 HC (white) smoke canisters. Base–ejection, HC chemical (smoke) Light green w/ no bands Black marking M565 MT, M577 series MTSQ, M762 series ET For screening, spotting, and signaling EYEBOLT LIFTING PLUG M116, M116B1 (M116E1), M116A1 PROJECTILE