Features and Characteristics
Cartridge Model Number
M71
Cartridge Design Type
High explosive
Cartridge Case Material
Steel
Projectile Filler Type
Trinitrotoluene, tnt
Fuze Type
Point detonating
Fuze Delay Time
0.050 seconds
Supplementary Charge
Included
Weapon For Which Designed
Gun m1a2 and gun m1a3 and gun m2a1 and gun m2a2, m2a3, m36, m41, m54
Propelling Charge Feature Type
Flashless
Muzzle Velocity
2700.0 feet per second
Propellant Characteristic Markings
Required
Dod Ammunition Code
1315-c266
Dot Identification Number
Un0321
Dot Registration Code
Ex1988120823
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
Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics
As differentiated by cartridge case material, fuze type, fuze model number, fuze delay time, projectile filler type, propelling charge feature type, propellant characteristic markings, supplementary charge, weapon for which designed, unit package quantity, unit package type, package model number
FSC
1315 75mm Through 125mm Ammunition
NSN: 1315-00-057-9579
