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US Cartridge, 152mm Dummy, M596

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Description

This dummy cartridge is used as a drill round to train troops in handling ammunition and loading the 152mm, M81 gun launcher.

This cartridge simulates a loaded round of 152mm ammunition in size, weight, and center of gravity. The cartridge is a one-piece alloy casting with a protective hard anodized coating and has a life expectancy of 75,000 loadings. The material results in negligible wear to the gun tube. The hollowed out base provides a handle for removal of the round after practice loading.

The projectile is either black or blue with white markings, or bronze with white markings.

Functioning

Projectile is completely inert and does not function.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

Physical Data

Length, overall - 26.6 in, 675.6 mm

See Also

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Source(s)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1994)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1977)