Projectiles M110 (WP Smoke, H/HD)
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M110, M110E1, M110A1, M110A2 — smoke (WP) and chemical (H/HD) projectiles
These projectiles are fired from 155 mm howitzers to create a smoke screen. The projectiles also have a slight incendiary effect.
155 mm projectiles Smoke WP (white phosphorus), H GAS (toxic agent), H/HD (toxic agent for contaminating terrain).
The M110 and M110E1 consist mainly of a steel shell (casing) that contains an M6 fuze charged with TNT running through the center of the shell, and an explosive filler of 7.08 kg of WP (white phosphorus), H GAS (toxic agent).
The adapter in the nose of the projectile is threaded for attaching the fuze. For transport and handling, a lifting plug is installed in the nose fuze cavity. A rotating band surrounds the projectile body near the base and is protected by a transport sleeve. The sleeve should be removed before the projectile is loaded into the barrel.
A PD detonator is usually used with these projectiles. Apart from the WP (white phosphorus) content, these projectiles are exactly the same as the H/HD projectile. The ballistics match the cargo projectile M483A1
Technical specifications
- Maximum range - up to 18.7 km (39 caliber)
- Weight with fuze - 42.9 kg
- Length without fuze - 680 mm
- Body material - forged steel
- Amount of explosive - 5.3 kg
- Packaging - wooden pallet for 8 pcs.
Usage notes
Oleh Syrota (Georgich©) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine /
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