Description
These are electrically primed cartridges incorporating either a high-explosive, dual-purpose (HEDP) (M789) or a high-explosive-incendiary (HEI) (M799) projectile. Each projectile incorporates a setback- and centrifugally armed, impact- or impact-inertia-fired, graze-sensitive M759 point-detonating fuze.
The fuze is unpainted with markings stenciled in black or stamped. The M789 projectile is painted black with yellow markings. The M799 projectile is painted yellow with a red band and black markings. Cartridge cases are anodized green with white or black markings.
Hazardous Components
Primer, Electric, PA520
Explosive - PBXN-5 (340 grains)
Propellant - WC 855 (50 grains)
See Also
Source(s)
Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)
TM 43-0001-27, Small Caliber Ammunition (chg 7, 2004)
