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US Cartridge, 40mm HEDP, M433

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Description

This is an Army high explosive dual-purpose projectile used for fragmentation and shaped charge effect.

The ogive is anodized gold, the projectile is anodized green. Markings are stenciled in white.

Hazardous Components

Filler - Comp A5 (45 g, 1.61 oz)

Cartridge case - M118

Propellant - M9 (330 mg)

Primer - M42, FED 100

See Also

PIBD, M550

Source(s)

Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)