MALFUNCTION INVESTIGATION OF CARTRIDGE, 81-MILLIMETER: HE, M43A1 AND M43A1B1, W/VARIOUS FUZES AND CARTRIDGE, 81-MILLIMETER: SMOKE, WP, M57A1, W/FUZE, TSQ, M77

Abstract

An investigation was conducted to determine the cause of malfunctions which occurred at various installations, during training exercises, involving 14 different lots of Cartridge, 81mm: HE, M43A1 and M43A1B1, with various fuzes and Cartridge, 81mm: Smoke, WP, M57A1 with Fuze, TSQ, M77. After the recommended corrective actions were taken, the remaining cartridges were released for issue and use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0404903

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