The 120mm HE bomb is designed for usein 120mm smooth bore towed mortars. Theround is used against structures, material andpersonnel targets.
The body is made of high fragmentation castiron and is loaded with 2.5kg of CompositionB. The fuze is a Point Detonating type thatcan be set in either delay or superquick mode.The standard propelling charge set consists ofa primary cartridge and 6 equal charge increments. The round has a range in excess of 7km. The120mm M530A1 has been safety certified by the US Army in 1999.
PACKAGING
Two (2) rounds per twin container, 15 containers per pallet - Alternative packaging available onrequest
UN Classification: 1.1 E UN 0006
Type |
HE |
Calibre |
120mm |
Round mass (nominal) |
15.2kg |
Round length |
Max 780mm |
Projectile filling (Comp. B) |
2.5kg |
Fuze |
PD (Delay or Superquick) |
Primary ignition cartridge |
M547 |
Increment charge 1 to 6 |
M546 |
Maximum chamber pressure at 21°c |
95MPa |
Muzzle velocity |
311m/s |
Range |
>7km |
Operational temperature |
-46°C to +62°C |
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