Features and Characteristics
Cartridge Model Number
M71
Cartridge Design Type
High explosive
Cartridge Case Material
Brass
Projectile Filler Type
Trinitrotoluene, tnt
Fuze Type
Point detonating
Fuze Delay Time
0.050 seconds
Supplementary Charge
Not included
Weapon For Which Designed
Gun, cannon m1 and gun, cannon m2 and gun m26 and gun m3 and gun, cannon m36 and gun, cannon m41 and gun, cannon m54
Propelling Charge Feature Type
Smokeless
Muzzle Velocity
2700.0 feet per second
Propellant Characteristic Markings
Required
Proximity Fuze Adaptability
Not adaptable
Dod Ammunition Code
1315-c266
Dot Identification Number
Un0321
Dot Registration Code
Ex1988120652
Net Explosive Weight
9.46 storage pounds and 9.46 transportation pounds
Gross Weight
2199.0 pallet pounds and 132.0 shipping container pounds
Hazardous Material Classification Code
1.2.1 department of defense hazard class division
Quantity Per Shipping Container
2
Shipping Container Quantity Per Pallet
16 shipping container
Dot Proper Shipping Name
Cartridges for weapons
Departure From Cited Document
Amend 1
Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics
As differentiated by fuze model number, cartridge case material, unit package quantity, unit package type and package model number
FSC
1315 75mm Through 125mm Ammunition
NSN: 1315-00-028-4412
