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Cartridge, 60mm Illuminating, M83A3, M83A2, and M83A1 |
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| Illuminant, | |||
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| Steel, 4.15 lbs | |||
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| White w/ black markings | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| , B627 |
| Description: |
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| The complete round consists of a body tube, a tail cone assembly, an illuminant charge, a parachute assembly, a time fuze, a fin assembly, 4 propellant increments, an ignition cartridge and a percussion primer. The illuminant assembly consists of a first-fire charge and an illuminant charge is contained in a boxboard casing which is attached to a parachute with a suspension line. An expelling charge directly below the fuze, ejects the illuminant and parachute assembly. |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM43-0001-28 April 1994 |
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