M3A1 (Propelling Charges for Howitzer Ammunition)

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Technical Specifications
Description	The M3A1 propelling charge is a green bag type designed for use in 155mm howitzers for firing in Zones 1 through 5.
Cannon Used With	M1, M1A1, M45, M126, M126A1, M185, M199, Panter and Fırtına (from 3rd green bag)
Diameter	max. 127 mm
Complete Length	max. 406, min. 355
Complete Round Weight	~ 2,8 kg
Type	Green bag, separate loading
Ignition Charge	CBI propellant; 100 g
Propellant	Single perf. M1 propellant (~2,5 kg)
Flash Reducer	Potassium Sulphate
Primer Type	Separate primer, MKE MOD 51, M82, MK2A4 or equivalents

Diameter

max. 127 mm
Type

Green bag, separate loading
Complete Round Weight

~ 2,8 kg
Propellant

Single perf. M1 propellant (~2,5 kg)
Complete Length

max. 406, min. 355
Description

The M3A1 propelling charge is a green bag type designed for use in 155mm howitzers for firing in Zones 1 through 5.
Cannon Used With

M1, M1A1, M45, M126, M126A1, M185, M199, Panter and Fırtına (from 3rd green bag)
Ignition Charge

CBI propellant; 100 g
Flash Reducer

Potassium Sulphate
Primer Type

Separate primer, MKE MOD 51, M82, MK2A4 or equivalents