How much does a 155mm projectile weigh?
95 lbs.
155mm M107 HE Technical Specifications
| Weight with Fuze | 95 lbs. (43.2 kg) |
|---|---|
| Length without Fuze | 23.9 in. (607 mm) |
| Body material | Forged steel |
| Color | Olive Drab with yellow markings |
| Explosive Fill | Comp B, 14.6 lbs. (6.6 kg) |
How heavy is a 155mm artillery shell?
How much does a 155mm shell weight?
155mm M107 HE Technical Specifications
| Weight with Fuze | 95 lbs. (43.2 kg) |
|---|---|
| Length without Fuze | 23.9 in. (607 mm) |
| Body material | Forged steel |
| Color | Olive Drab with yellow markings |
| Explosive Fill | Comp B, 14.6 lbs. (6.6 kg) |
How big is a 155mm high fragmentation projectile?
The M795 is a 155mm high fragmentation steel (HF1) body projectile filled with 23.8 lb of TNT and weighing approximately 103 pounds. The high fragmentation steel body is encircled by a gilding metal rotating band making it compatible with 3W through 8S (M3A1 through M203A1) zone propelling charges across all current 155mm howitzers.
How much TNT is in a 155mm howitzer?
The M795 is a 103lb 155mm high fragmentation steel (HF1) body projectile filled with 23.8lbs of TNT or IMX-101 with a gilded metal rotating band for compatibility with all current and future towed and self-propelled 155mm howitzers. The IMX-101 reduces vulnerability from unplanned detonations of the munition providing greater safety while handling.
How big is the M795 high explosive projectile?
For storage and transport, an energy absorbing lift plug is threaded into the nose cavity. The M795 is a 155mm high fragmentation steel (HF1) body projectile filled with 23.8 lb of TNT and weighing approximately 103 pounds.
What kind of projectile was the M107 howitzer?
The M107 155mm projectile was the standard 155mm high explosive (HE) projectile for howitzers of the US Army and US Marine Corps’.