Features and Characteristics
Cartridge Model Number
M246
Cartridge Design Type
High explosive incendiary-tracer, self destructive
Cartridge Grouping Type
Linked
End Link Model Number
Not available
Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence
None
Cartridge Case Material
Brass or steel
Projectile Filler Type
Explosive mixture, incendiary mixtuure, tracer mixture
Projectile Model Number
M246
Fuze Type
Point detonating
Detonation Initiation Method
Electric
Weapon For Which Designed
Gun, cannon m61 and gun, cannon xm168
Link Feed Direction
Right-hand
Package Reference Number
X7258968 us army
Dod Ammunition Code
1305-a792
Dot Identification Number
Un0321
Dot Registration Code
Ex1988120539
Net Explosive Weight
0.0243 storage pounds and 0.0243 transportation pounds
Gross Weight
97.6 shipping container pounds and 2343.0 pallet pounds
Hazardous Material Classification Code
1.2.2 department of defense hazard class division
Quantity Per Shipping Container
100
Dot Proper Shipping Name
Cartridges for weapons
Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics
As differentiated by cartridge grouping type, cartridge quantity, link model number, unit package quantity, unit package type and package model number
FSC
1305 Through 30mm Ammunition