M1
105 mm HE shell M1
Semi-fixed 105 mm TNT-filled high-explosive round with point-detonating fuze for 105 mm howitzers M56, M2A1 and M4.
Also written: 105
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Specification
| Projectile weight | 14.9 kg |
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| Explosive charge | 1.8 kg TNT |
| Propelling charge weight | 1.31 kg |
| Cartridge case weight | approx. 2.74 kg |
| Projectile length with fuze | 496 mm |
| Cartridge case length | approx. 372 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 472 m/s (howitzers M2A1 and M4); 491 m/s (howitzer 105 mm M56) |
| Maximum range | 11200 m (howitzers M2A1 and M4); 11620 m (howitzer 105 mm M56) |
| Mean maximum pressure of powder gases | <= 2305 bar |
| Fuze | UTIU M02-P1 |
| Fuze action | impact, superquick and delay |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50 deg C |
| Weapon compatibility | 105 mm howitzers M56, M2A1 and M4 |
| Packaging | 2 rounds in a wooden case |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.