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MORTAR, 81mm, HE, M821 |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| RDX-TNT, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| , 8.96 pounds | |||
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| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
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| Description: |
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| The complete round consists of a fuze, propellant charge, fin assembly, ignition cartridge, and shell body. The shell body, made of Ductile Cast Iron, is loaded with a RDX/TNT filler. The ignition cartridge has a percussion primer and is assembled to the end of the fin assembly. The propelling charge is contained in four horse-shoe felt-fiber containers and assembled around the fin assembly shaft. |
| Use: |
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| This cartridge is a high explosive round developed for use in the M252 improved 81mm mortar system. It is intended for use against personnel and light materiel targets. |
| Functioning: |
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| The fuze functions on proximity, near the surface, on impact, or delay depending on the fuze setting and detonates the projectile. |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 43-0001-28, Army Ammunition Data Sheets, Artillery Ammunition, Apr '77 |
| Munitions Tech Data Sheet: |
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| 81mm-HE-M821.pdf |
