Description
Dummy Projectile M14 and Dummy Propelling Charge M4 are used together as a drill round to train troops in handling 8-inch ammunition and loading 8-inch howitzers.
The dummy projectile simulates the standard HE Projectile M106 in exterior shape, weight, and center of gravity. A spring-loaded plunger in the base loosens the projectile in the forcing cone of the barrel by rebound impact after ramming. A bronze rotating band encircles the steel body just forward of the boattail, and a bronze bourrelet is fitted just behind the nose cone. Dummy Propelling Charge M4 simulates white bag Service Charge M2. The dummy base charge and two increments are filled with wood blocks, weighted with lead to equal the weight of the service charge.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)
