M4A2 (Propelling Charges for Howitzer Ammunition)

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Technical Specifications
Description	The M4A2 propelling charge is a white bag type designed for use in 155mm howitzers for firing in Zones 3 through 7
Cannon Used With	M1, M1A1, M45, M126, M126A1, M185, M199, Panter and Fırtına (from 3rd green bag)
Diameter	max. 127 mm
Complete Length	max. 534, min. 483
Complete Round Weight	~ 6,35 kg
Type	White bag, separate loading
Ignition Charge	CBI propellant; 100 g
Propellant	Multi perf. M1 propellant (~ 6,1 kg)
Flash Reducer	Potassium Sulphate
Primer Type	Separate primer, MKE MOD 51, M82, MK2A4 or equivalents

Diameter

max. 127 mm
Type

White bag, separate loading
Complete Round Weight

~ 6,35 kg
Propellant

Multi perf. M1 propellant (~ 6,1 kg)
Complete Length

max. 534, min. 483
Description

The M4A2 propelling charge is a white bag type designed for use in 155mm howitzers for firing in Zones 3 through 7
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