M1 (Propelling Charges for Howitzer Ammunition)

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Technical Specifications
Used	Green bag propelling charge is used for zone firing with Charges 1 to 5 in 8" howitzer cannons
Description	The charge consists of a base section (Charge 1) and four unequal increments (2 through 5) of propellant M1 in green cloth bags
Cannons Used With	M2, M2A1 (M115), M47 (M55), M2A2 (M110)
Diameter	Max 165.1 mm
Complete Length	Max 533.4 mm
Type	Green bag, separate loading
Ignition Charge	Red Igniter pad containing black powder (~142 g)
Propellant	Single perf. M1 propellant
Propellant Weight	~ 6 kg

Diameter

Max 165.1 mm
Type

Green bag, separate loading
Propellant Weight

~ 6 kg
Propellant

Single perf. M1 propellant
Used

Green bag propelling charge is used for zone firing with Charges 1 to 5 in 8" howitzer cannons
Complete Length

Max 533.4 mm
Description

The charge consists of a base section (Charge 1) and four unequal increments (2 through 5) of propellant M1 in green cloth bags
Cannon Used With

M2, M2A1 (M115), M47 (M55), M2A2 (M110)
Ignition Charge

Red Igniter pad containing black powder (~142 g)