Projectile M795
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Projectile M795
A high-explosive fragmentation projectile that replaced the obsolete M107.
The external configuration and ballistic data are the same as for the M483A1 projectile, but M795 it is 5 cm shorter.
The 155 mm munition is designed to engage stationary targets, areas of large troop concentration, field shelters, lightly armored targets, weapon systems, military and transport vehicles, etc.
The projectile's effect on the target is produced by the kinetic energy of the fragments of the projectile's metal parts and by the blast wave of the charge.
Before use, a fuze must be attached in place of the plug in the nose.
The fuzes are used for high-explosive, fragmentation, delayed and remote (time) action.
Technical specifications
Maximum range - up to 22.3 km (39 caliber)
- Weight with fuze - 46.9 kg
- Length with fuze - 843 mm
- Body material - HF-1 steel
- Amount of explosive - 10.8 kg
- Initial maximum projectile velocity:
- charge M3A1 - 441 m/s
- charge M4A2 - 547 m/s
- charge M119 A1\A2 - 651 m/s
- charge M203A1 - 802 m/s
Packaging - wooden pallet for 8 pcs.
Usage notes
The M795 projectile is described in Kropyva
Temperature range - from -45.5°C to +62.8°C
Oleh Syrota (Georgich©) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine /
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