155 mm (ZONE 8 CHARGE)

Description

Single base seven perforated propellant cylindrical grain contains Nitrocellulose (NC), Diphenylamine (DPA), Dinitrotoluene (DNT), Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and Potassium Sulfate. This propellant is used in zone 8 charge for 155mm ammunitions. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSLength18 ± 1 mmDiameter8.8 ± 0.5 mmHole diameter0.7 ± 0.1 mmOuter Web thickness1.7 ± 0.2 mmInner Web thickness1.8 ± 0.2 mmGraphite≤ 0.2 %Total volatiles≤ 2%Moisture0.8 ± 0.2 %Heat of explosion760 – 800 cal/grStability at 134.5 °C≥ 40 min  BALLISTIC SPECIFICATIONSTotal charge~ 9000 grAverage Velocity686 ± 7.7 m/sStd. dev. of Velocity≤ 2.1 m/sAverage Pressure at 21°C≤ 2552 barMax. Pressure at +63°C≤ 2827 bar