M107
155 mm HE round M107 with propellant charge M4A2
Separate-loaded 155 mm HE round pairing the M107 projectile with the reduced M4A2 charge, range 14600 to 15030 m.
Also written: 155
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Specification
| Projectile weight | 43.1 kg (tabular) |
|---|---|
| Explosive charge | 6.72 kg TNT |
| Propellant charge weight | 6.4 kg |
| Projectile length with fuze | 702 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 562 m/s (M109/M126A1); 565 m/s (M109A1/M185); 574 m/s (M198/M199) |
| Maximum range | 14600 m (M109/M126A1); 14800 m (M109A1/M185); 15030 m (M198/M199) |
| Mean maximum pressure of powder gases | <= 2495 bar (M109/M126A1); <= 1730 bar (M109A1/M185) |
| Fuze | UTIU M02P1, superquick or delay action |
| Primer | KT M82P2 |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50 deg C |
| Weapon compatibility | 155 mm M109/M126A1, M109A1/M185 and M198/M199 howitzers |
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.