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155 mm M119A2 – Propelling Charge

155 mm M119A2 – Propelling Charge

This propelling charge is a Zone 7 red bag charge for firing in 155mm Howitzers containing M185 and M199 cannon tubes. 

The M119A2 Propelling Charge is a single increment red bag charge which contains a base igniter pad with 4 ounces CBI powder and a center spot of 0.5 ounces of black powder. The charge is approximately 29 inches long by 6 inches in diameter and contains 20,9 pounds of M6 propellant. 

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Technical data
Type Red bag, separate loading
Weight 10.7 kg
Length 74 cm
Colour Red with black markings
Propellant M6 (9.5 kg explosive)
Cannon used with M185 (M109A1/A2/A3), M199 (M198)
Primer M82
Flash reducer Potassium Sulfate 0.5kg
Igniter CBI 113g, black powder 14.2g
Temperature Limits
Firing -40 °F (-40 °C)
+125 °F (+51 °C)
Storage -65 °F ( -53.8 °C) (for periods not more than 3 days)
+160 °F (+71.1 °C) (for periods not more than 4 hrs/day)
1 propelling charge in metal container PA37A1.
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