Description
This charge is a component of Smoke Cartridges M2 and M2A1, Gas Cartridges M2 and M2A1, and High Explosive Cartridges M3 and M3A1.
A full charge consists of 25-1/2 increments of M8 sheet propellant arranged in the following order: one 1/2 increment, four 5 increment bundles, and five single increments. This full charge is assembled on the cartridge as issued. Individual increments or bundles may be removed as required for fire adjustment as indicated in the appropriate firing tables. The method of securing the increments to the cartridge container varies among the cartridges, but each method involves the use of a wire propellant holder in front of or behind the increments.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Cartridge, 4.2 inch Chemical, M2, M2A1
Cartridge, 4.2 inch Smoke WP, M2, M2A1
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)
