The 152 mm ECv ammunition effectively facilitates the training of loading and shooting activities, replicating the use of live ammunition. It allows for shooting during tactical exercises, demonstration firings, ceremonial salutes, and in areas where live or substitute ammunition cannot be used. It reduces the costs of training gun crew personnel.
| Technical data | |
| Length of special plug | 541 ± 2 mm |
| Weight of special plug | 10,4 ± 0,4 kg |
| Explosive weight | 2,8 + 0,05 kg (igniter-black powder) |
| Charge type | S-085-01 |
| Medium gas pressure | 126,6 MPa |
| Operational temperature | -30 to +50 ◦C |
| Dangerous area | < 100 m |
| Sound effect created | 110 dB |
| Priming screw | KV-4 or equivalent |
| Shelf life | 10 years |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Packing of ammunition | 2 cartridges in a wooden box |
Considering the minimal danger area (80 m) no firing range is demanded for training and cost of training are just fraction of the cost needed for live ammunition fire.
The ammunition can be used on ceremonial salvoes too. For fire with 152 Blank ammunition the 152 mm SpGH 77 must be equipped with special muzzle brake limiter.
