Ordnance, Explosives, and Related Items

 

Description

This dummy cartridge is used for training in handling and loading ammunition for 90mm guns.

The dummy cartridge simulates a high explosive loaded round of 90mm ammunition in size, weight, and center of gravity. A completely inert bronze (M12), malleable iron (M12B1), or manganese bronze (M12B2) body is fitted with a bronze or steel base. The nose of the cartridge may be fitted with a dummy or an inert fuze or it may be unfuzed.

The projectile is bronze with white markings.

Functioning

The dummy cartridge is completely inert and is non functioning.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

Physical Data

Length, overall - 37.44 in, 951 mm

See Also

Nothing else to see.

Source(s)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1994)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1977)

TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)

TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)