155 mm M119A2 Propelling Charge

Description
155 mm M119A2 propelling charge, zone 8. To be used in M114, M109 series, M198, FH70, FH77 howitzers. It is compound by single base powder GSB 131 Type I multiperforated (M6 reference). It has only one cloth bag. It has an initiation charge type CBI with a rigid polyethylene central tube which contains black powder and also a flame

Main technical parameters
Caliber (mm): 155
Projectile type: M 107 zone 8
Propelling charge type: M119A2 (red bag)

Main ballistic parameters
Max. firing range, (m): 18 100
Muzzle velocity, (m/s): Max. 684.3
Max. pressure, (bar): Max. 2 170
Loading Separate

Main technical parameters
Weight, (kg): 10 000
Length (mm): 660
Diameter: 155
Powder type: GSB 131 Multiperforated
Primer: MK2A4 or M82 depending
Operating temperature: From – 53 to +63 °C
Packing of propelling charge: Type (In a metal/plastic container PA37 A1) (or substitute) a charge and a primer
Quantity on a palette: 12 metal/plastic containers
Dimensions, (mm): 1 000 x 800 x 805
Volume, (m3): 0.644
Weight, (kg): 235

Note: The manufacturer can change the packing