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CARTRIDGE, PHOTOFLASH PRACTICE, M121 |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| NA, 0 | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| Aluminum, 1 lb | |||
| Color | |||
| Aluminum w/black marking | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| NA, 1370-L138 |
| Description: |
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| The cartridge has a cylindrical aluminum case designed for electrical firing from an aircraft multi-barrel ejector. Assembled in the base of the cartridge case are an electric primer and a black powder propelling charge. The remaining space is occupied by a dummy charge of softwood filler weighted with a steel bar. The cartridge is equipped with a metal shunting clip over the base to protect the primer from accidental firing during storage shipping, and handling. |
| Use: |
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| For training in the use of M112A1 photoflash cartridges. |
| Functioning: |
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| The electrically fired primer ignites the propelling charge, and ejects the dummy charge from the cartridge case. |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 43-0001-37 Jan 1994 |
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