TM-9-2350-311-10

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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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