TM 43-0001-28
CHARGE, PROPELLING 155MM: M119A2
FLASH REDUCER
1 L8 POTASSIUM SULFATE
(4 OZ EA POCKET)
ARD 81..()()58
Type Classification: forward end of the charge bas a 3 oz
lead foil liner and four pockets sewn
M119A2 STD. MSR 09806009 longitudinally to the circumference.
Each of the four pockets contains 4 oz
Use: of potassium sulfate to act as a flash
reducer.
This propelling charge is a zone
7 red bag charge for firing in 155mm Functioning:
Howitzers containing M185 and M199
cannon tubes. Upon firing the weapon, a flash from
the primer ignites the CBI powder in the
Description: base igniter pad which ignites the black
powder spot. The burning of the CBI and
The M119A2 Propelling Charge is black powder spot in turn ignites the
a single increment red bag charge propellant. The burning propellant gen-
which contains a base igniter pad erates rapidly expanding gases which
with 4 oz CBI powder and a center propel the projectile through the barrel
spot of 0.5 oz of black powder. The and up to the velocity required to reach
charge is approximately 29 in. long the target . The flash reducer functions
by 6 in. in diameter and contains to reduce blast overpressure and flash
20.9 lbs of M6 propellant. The at the muzzle of the weapon. The lead
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foil liner serves to prevent copper *Packing -------------- 1 propelling
build-up (coppering) in the weapon. charge in
metal con-
Differences between Models: tainer PA37Al.
The M119A2 is base ignited and does *Propelling charge
not contain a center igniter core and container:
tube as in the case of the M119 (M119A1). Weight ------------ 44 lbs
Although this charge is a zone 7 it can Dimensions -------- 32 3/4 in long
be used interchangeably with the M119, X 8 13/32
M119A1 zone 8 charges and like these in. dia
charges the M119A2 is to be used in Cube -------------- 1.3 cu ft
the M185 and M199 gun tubes only. The
M119A2 does not have the outer lacing *NOTE:
jacket that is used to wrap the M119
and M119Al propelling charge.
Tabulated Data: Shipping and Storage Data:
Type -------------- Red bag, sep- Storage class/SCG ----- 1.3 C
arate loading DOT shipping class ---- B
Weight ------------ 23.5 lb DOT designation ------- PROPELLANT
Length ------------ 29 in EXPLOSIVF.S
Color ------------- Red wfblack SOLID-CLASS B
markings DODAC ----------------- 1320-0533
Cannon used with -- M185 (M109A1/A2/ Assembly Dwg. No. ----- 9333954
A3) M199 (M198). Container Dwg. No. ---- 9333957
Propellant -------- M6, 20.9 lb
Primer ------------ M82 Preparation For Firing:
Flash reducer ----- Potassium Sulfate,
1 lb Igniter protector cap held in place
Igniter ----------- CBI 4 oz, black by tie strap must be removed before
powder 0.5 oz firing. Tie strap is marked "Remove
Before Firing".
Temperature Limits:
Limitations:
Firing:
Lower limit ------- -40°F (-40°C) N/A
Upper limit ------- +125°F (+52°C)
Storage:
Lower limit ------- -65°F (-53.8°C)
(for periods not Reference:
more than 3 days)
TM 9-1300-251-20
Upper limit------- +160°F (+71.1°C) TM 9-1300-251-34
(for periods TM 9-2350-217-10N
not more than TM 9-1025-211-10
4 hr/day) TM 9-2350-303-10
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