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 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS - CONTINUED Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M898 (SADARM Basic) NOTE • The M898 projectile has millimeter-wave radar and infrared sensors to locate targets and provide countermeasure resistance. • The warhead is an explosively formed penetrator designed for top-attack of self-propelled artillery and armored combat vehicles. SADARM will defeat all know armor with the same anti-armor effectiveness as the M483A1 DPICM with 80 percent fewer projectiles. Fire-and-forget top- attack, counterfire munition. Olive drab w/yellow markings Weight: 103.5 lbs (46.99 kg) w/fuze Submunitions (2) footprint radius: Basic: 75m M577A1* For top-attack of self-propelled artillery and armored combat vehicles. * Firing Limitation: M577A1 fuze must be marked “M898 SADARM Compatible”. Change 5 5-27.1