M2 (Propelling Charges for Howitzer Ammunition)

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Technical Specifications
Used	White bag propelling charge is used for zone firing with Charges 5 through 7 in 8” howitzer cannons
Description	The charge consists of a base section (Charge 5) and two unequal increments (6 and 7) for zone firing
Cannons Used With	M2, M2A1 (M115), M47 (M55), M2A2 (M110)
Diameter	Max 196.8 mm
Complete Length	Max 609.6 mm
Type	White bag, separate loading
Ignition Charge	Red Igniter pad containing black powder (~142 g)
Propellant	Multiperf. cylinder M1 propellant
Propellant Weight	~13 kg
Flash Reducer	M3

Diameter

Max 196.8 mm
Type

White bag, separate loading
Propellant Weight

~13 kg
Propellant

Multiperf. cylinder M1 propellant
Used

White bag propelling charge is used for zone firing with Charges 5 through 7 in 8” howitzer cannons
Complete Length

Max 609.6 mm
Description

The charge consists of a base section (Charge 5) and two unequal increments (6 and 7) for zone firing
Cannon Used With

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

Red Igniter pad containing black powder (~142 g)
Flash Reducer

M3