Explosives & Propellant Charges
Specifications
MAIN TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
155MM Charge 8
Technical Details
- Velocity : 685 m/s
- Pressure : Less Than 241 Mpa ( mean)
- Range : 19 Km
- Shelf Life : 10 years
155MM Charge 9
Technical Details
- Velocity : 827 m/s
- Pressure : Less Than 309 Mpa ( mean)
- Range : 27Km
- Shelf Life : 10 years
Trinitrotoluene
| Item | Unit | Technical Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Flake no visible mechanical impurities | |
| Color | Light yellow to yellow | |
| Solidification point | ≥80.2 | |
| Moisture and volatile content | % | ≤0.07 |
| Acidity(H2S04) | % | <0.01 |
| Sodium sulphite | % | 0 |
| Insoluble matter in acetone | % | <0.01 |
| Abel test at 80°C | min | ≥30 |
| Average thickness | mm | 0.635 max |
| Any single thickness | mm | 1.016 max |
| Flake/granule size | Passes 100% through a 3/8 " square opening |
155mm Cannon Howitzer
Bi-MODULAR CHARGE SYSTEM
BMCS is a further developmental stage of the design of charge systems for separated ammunition. These are the 2nd generation modular charges. The complete Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) represents in its design substance the solution of charge systems by two types of modules: A bottom Charge module – BC-E and a top Charge module – TC-F. The BC-E module serves for covering of small ranges of fire(it consists of one Zone-1 module and two Zone-2 modules). Type of TC-F module serves for covering of long and maximum ranges of fi re (it comprises of three to six modules – Zone – 3, 4, 5 and 6). BMCS is advantageous over conventional cloth bag charges because of simpler operation and reduced logistics during storage transportation and war scenario. BMCS enables fi re on distances from 5 to 43 km and ensures sufficient range overlap.
| BC-E (XE) | TC-F (XF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 158 mm | 158 mm |
| LENGTH | 155 mm | 177 mm |
| Modules can be connected | NO | 6 x TC-F |
| Type of powder charge | Single base | Triple base |
| Additives | YES | YES |
| Ignition | CBI+black powder | CBI+black powder |
| Weight of charge | 1.9 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Propellant weight | 1500g | 2300g |
| Powder charge weight | 2500 EFC value |