M88
152 mm HE round M88 with reduced variable propellant charge M77
A separately loaded 152 mm round combining a TNT-filled high-explosive projectile M88 with a reduced variable propellant charge M77, fired from the 152 mm gun-howitzer D-20 and the 152 mm gun-howitzer M1937 against personnel, light fortifications and unarmoured or lightly armoured vehicles.
Also written: 152
Enlarge 152 mm HE round M88 with reduced variable propellant charge M77
Specification
| Calibre | 152 mm |
|---|---|
| Projectile muzzle velocity | 511 m/s |
| Mean maximum pressure of powder gases | ≤ 2059 bar |
| Maximum range | 13400 m |
| Projectile length, with fuze | max 710 mm |
| Projectile mass, tabular | 43.56 kg |
| Explosive charge mass | 5.94 kg |
| Cartridge case length | max 547.5 mm |
| Cartridge case mass | 7.5 kg |
| Propellant charge mass | 4.19 kg |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50 °C |
| Fuze | UTIU M72B1, instant or delay action |
| Primer | gun primer KT M71 |
| Filling | TNT |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.