Large Caliber Ammunition
155 MM SCREENING SMOKE BE M2 A2
The screening smoke shell is normally used to mask the movement or deployment of own troops from enemy observation, thereby neutralising direct enemy fire and assist in target indication.
End Use
To mask the movement or deployment of own troops from enemy observation by creating thick dense smoke.
Weapon
155 mm 39 calibre and 45 calibre guns
Fuze Used
Fuze M85 P13 T3 Ex ECIL
Shelf life
10 years
Range
24 Kms
Performance
Emits dense smoke for a duration of 90 sec. (min.)
Safety
The ammunition is safe in all respects during handling operation and transportation.
Reliability
The ammunition has high degree of reliability and consistency.
Hazard Classification
1.3
UNHD Camptiblity
G
12 Shells are packed in a wooden pallet (one unit load ) painted Olive Green. Dimension and weight of unit load is as follows :-
Length × Width × Height (mm) : 1128 × 960 × 562
Weight of unit load 600 kg (approximately.)