TM 43-0001-30 TECHNICAL MANUAL ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS FOR ROCKETS ROCKET SYSTEMS ROCKET FUZES ROCKET MOTORS (Federal Supply Class 1340) This copy is a reprint which includes current pages from Changes = 1. through 3 HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY DECEMBER 1981TM 43-0001-30 ‘Technical Manual) HEADQUARTERS ) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. No. 43-0001-30 Washington, DC, 1 December 1981 ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS FOR ROCKETS, ROCKET SYSTEMS, ROCKET FUZES, ROCKET MOTORS (Federal Supply Class 1340) REPORTING OF ERRORS: You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or know of a way toimprove the procedures, please let us know. Mail your DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications or Blank Forms), or DA Form 2028-2 lacated in the back of this manual direct to Commander, U. $. Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC-MAY-T(D), Dover, NJ 07801-5001. A reply will be furnished to you. Paragraph Page CHAPTER 1, INTRODUCTION Ll 1 1.2 Ld Key to Abbreviations and Symbols- 13 LL Metric Conversion Chart 4 13 2. GROUND ROCKETS Rocket, High-Explosive, 3.5-Inch: AT, M28A2.- 23 Rocket, Practice, 3.5-Inch M29A2- 27 Rocket, Ground: 3.5-Inch Smoke (WP) M30 ~ 211 Light Antitank Weapon (LA W) System M72 Series- 215 Rocket, Heat, 66MM, M72, M72A1, M72A2, and M72A3. Rocket, Incendiary, 66MM: TPA, M74. Rocket, Practice, 35MM, Subcaliber, M7: 3. AIRCRAFT ROCKETS Complete Rounds. 31 ‘Typical 2.75-Inch Aircraft Rocket (LSFFAR)- 32 Rocket, Flechette, 2.75-Inch, WDU-4A/A-~ 33 Rocket, High-Explosive, 2.75-Inch W/M151 Warhead-. 3-7 Rocket, High-Explosive, 2.75-Inch W/M229 Warhea 3-11 Rocket, Smoke, WP, 2.75-Inch W/M156 Warhead. 3-15 Rocket, Practice, 2.75-Inch W/M230 Warhead- 3:19 Rocket, Practice, 2.78-Inch W/nert Warhead WTU-1/B. 3-23 Change 3 iTM 43=0001-30 CHAPTER 3. APPENDIX A, is Porograph AIRCRAFT ROCKETS - Continued Rocket, Flore, 2.75-Inch W/M257 Illuminoting Worhead ==-=: Rocket, 2.75-Ineh, Smoke Screening WP, M259 ---~~ Rocket, Dual Purpose, 2.75-Inch HE W/Warhead, M247 ~ Rocket, High-Explosive, 2.75-Inch, Multipurpose Submunition (PSM) W/M261 Worheod ~ Rocket, 2.75-Inech, Proctice W/M267 Worhead ----=: Grenade, Generol Purpose, HE: M73 Multipurpose Submunition (MPSM), High-Explosive ~~: Grenade, General Purpose, Practice: M75 =---=-= FUZES W/2.75-INCH ROCKETS Fuze, Point Detonoting, M423 (M407) --~ Fuze, Rocket, Electronic Time, M433 Fuze, Rocket, Proximity, M429 = Fuze, Practice, Rocket, M435 ~ Fuze, Rocket, M439, RC, Variable Time Delay, Remotely Settoble ~--- ROCKET MOTORS Introduction ~ Rocket Motor Data - Motor, Rocket MK40, Mod 3 = Rocket, Motor (JATO) M3AZ Rocket Motor (JATO) MB ~~: Rocket Motor WKéé, Mods 0, REFERENCES == Change 1 > yyyeneTM 43.0001-30 c3 CHANGE ) HEADQUARTERS ) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY~ NO.3 ) Washington, D.C., 15 October 1985 ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS FOR ROCKETS, ROCKET SYSTEMS, ROCKET FUZES, ROCKET MOTORS (FSC 1340) ‘TM 43-0001-30, 1 December 1981, is changed as follows: 1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin of the page. Added or revised illustrations are indicated hy a vertical bar adjacent to the identification number. Remove pages Insert pages A A iand ii iandii 3-33 and 3-34 3-33 and 3-34 3-37 thru 3-44 3-37 thru 3-44 2. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes. By Order of the Secretary of the Army: JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR, General, United States Army Oficial: Chief of Staff MILDRED E. HEDBERG Brigadier General, United States Army ‘The Adjutant General Distribution: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form12-34B~R, Organizational Maintenance requirements for Small Rockets: Jatos; and 66MM LAW System M72; Plus, Direct, and General Support Maintenance requirements for Small Rockets, and Jatos.TM 43-0001- 30 cz Change} HEADQUARTERS. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 2 ) Washington, D.C., 17 June 1983 ARKY ARMUNTTZON DATA. SHEETS IR ROCKETS, ROCKET SYSTEMS, ROCKET FUZES, ROCKET MOTORS (FSC 1340) TM 43-0001-30, 1 December 1981, is changed as follows: 1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. New or changed ma- tertal is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin of the page. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the identification num- ber. Remove pages, Insert_pages. A A 3-27 and 8-28 8-27 and 3-28 2. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes. By Order of the Secretary of the Army: E. C. MEYER General, United States Army Chief of Staff Official: ROBERT M, JOYCE Major General, United States Army The Adjutant General Distrf button: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-40, Organizational Maintenance requirements for Small Rockets; Jatos; and 66MM LAW System M72; Plus, Direct, and General Support Maintenance requirements for Small Rockets, and Jatos.TM 43-0001-30 cl Change) HEADQUARTERS . ) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 1} Woshington, D.C., 1 March 1983 TECHNICAL MANUAL ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS FOR ROCKETS ROCKET SYSTEMS ROCKET FUZES ROCKET MOTORS (Federal Supply Claas 1340) TM 43-0001-30, 1 December 1981, is chonged os follows: 1. Remove old poges and insert new poges os indicated below. New or changed mate~ rial ix indicated by a vertical bar in the margin of the poge. Added or revised illuatrotions are indicated by o verticel bor adjacent to the identification number, Remove pop. Insert popes A A Land 44 dand ii 2-25 ond 2-26 2-25 and 2-26 None 3-33 thru 3-44 2, File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference: purposes, By Order of the Secretary of the Army: E.C. MEYER General, United States Army Chief of Stoff Official: ROBERT M. JOYCE Mojer General, United States Army The Adjutant General Distribution To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12440, Organizational Maintenance requirements for Small Rockets, Jatos and 66MM Law System M72 and Direct and General Support Maintenance requirements for Small Rockets and Jatos.TM 43-0001-30 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1-1. PURPOSE: 8. This manual provides general and technical information concerning ground and aircraft rockets, It covers general characteristics, specific data, means of identification, precautions and general in- formation on packing. General information pertaining to all types and kinds of conven- tional ammunition and explosives, and color coding for earlier manufactured munitions are contained in Technical Manual (TM) 9-1300-200, General information on care, handling, preservation, storing, shipping and destruction of ammunition and explo- sives ts contained in TM 9-1300-206, In- formation on training of troops in tactical use of 3.6-in, rockets will be found on 66-mm rockets in FM 28-83. by The rockets and components de- scribed in chapters 2 and 8 belong to Federal Supply Class 1340, Other items used in conjunction with the rockets are covered in other publications. 1-2. SCOPE: &. For each item of materiel, there are illustrations and descriptions together with characteristice and related data. Included in the related data are weights, dimensions, performance data, packing, shipping and storage data, type classification, and logis- tics control codes (LCC). b, Information concerning supply, oper- ation, and maintenance of iteme will be found in the publications referenced for thoae items. A complete lsting of these publications is maintained in Department of the Army (DA) Pam 310-sertes indexes. ¢ Within this mamual, iteme with the following type—classifications are included: (1) Standard (LCC-A, LCC-B), OTCM/AMCTCM (2) Contingency (CON) (8) Limited Procurement (LP) (4) Reclassified obsolete (OBS) for regular Army use, but used by Nation- al Guard or Reserve units, (5) Reclassified OBS for all Army use, but used by Marine Corps, Air Force or Navy, (6) Reclassified OBS, no users, but US stocks remain. Items with the following type-classification are not included: Reclassified OBS for all US use, No ‘US stocks remain. (Foreign use or stock. may remain, ) g@. Numerical values, such as weights, dimensions, candlepower, etc., are nomi- nal values, except when specified as maxi- mum or minimum, Actual items may vary slightly from these values. Allowable limits can be obtained from the drawings indicated in the data sheets, 1-3. KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ; - Armor piercing - Armor plercing cappedTM 43-0001-30 Antipersonnel Army Regulation Antitank Base detonating Base ejection Candle power Department of the Army Discarding sabot Field manual Feet per second Feet Force of Gravity High explosive High explosive antitank with tracer, multi- purpose HEDP -----~ High explosive dual purpose HEI -------- High explosive incendiary High explosive plastic High explosive, rocket assisted HVAP ---~-- Hypervelocity, armor piercing HVTP ------ Hyperveloctty, target practice Muminating Jet agsisted take off Light antitank weapon Test (DODAC) Low-spin folding-fin aircraft rocket Modified Millimeter Metere per second ‘Multipurpose sub- munitions MS -------- Milliseconds Mechanical time Mechanical time and super -quick Muzzle velocity Reclassified obsolete Point detonating Polnt detonating super- quick Point initiating Potnt initiating, base detonating Proximity Plasticized white phosphorous Ram air decelerator Rocket assisted projectile Resistance capacitance Radio frequency Revolutions per second Safety and arming device Supply oataloge Self destroying Seconds Supply manual Super—quick Time fuze or for training only With tracer Technical bulletin Technical manual Target practice Time super-quick Persistent toxic (cai alty) nerve gaa White phosphorousTM 43-0001-30 1-4, METRIC CONVERSION CHART: For conversions to metric measures: CONVERSION CHART Symbol When You Know — Multiply by To Find Symbol LENGTH in inches 2654 centimeters cm ft feet 30.5 centimeters om yd yards 0.914 meters m mi miles 1.63 kilometers kn AREA int pquare inches 6.45 square centimeters em* ad square feet 0.093 square meters nm? ya? square yarda 0.036 square meters m? mi? square miles 2.59 aquare kilometers tom? acres 0.405 hectares ba WEIGHT on ounces 28.3 grams g Ib pounds 0.454 Kdlograms kg short tons (2000 Ib) 9.907 tonnes t VOLUME £1 oz fluid ounces 29.6 milliliters ml pt pants 0.473 litera 1 at quarts 0.946 liters 1 gal gallons 3.79 liters 1 fe? cubic feet 0.028 cubic meters 2 ya? cubic yarde 0.764 cubic meters a? 1. 1 eTM 43-0001-30 Symbol When You Know — Multiply by To Find Symbol TEMPERATURE (exact) °F Fahrenheit 5/9 (after sub- Celsius temperature c tracting $2) For conversions from metric measures: Symbol When You Know Multiply by To Find Symbol LENGTH mm millimeters 0.039 inches in om centimeters 0.394 inches in m meters 3.28 feet ft mn meters 1.09 yards yd km Mlometers 0.624 miles mi AREA om square centimeters 0.155 square inches i m square metera 1.20 equare yards ya km? = gquare kilometers 0,386 equare miles mi? he hectares (10,000 m°) 2.47 acres WEIGHT g brams 0.085 ounces OZ kg kilograms 2.20 pounds Ib t tonnes (1000 kg) 1.10 short tons VOLUME ml milliliters 0.034 fluid ounces floz 1 lters 2.1 pints Pt 1 Uters 1.06 quarts at 1 Mtera 0.264 gallons gal mn cubte meters 35.3 cubic feet 8 n’ oubic meters 1.31 oubic yards ye? TEMPERATURE (exact) c Celaius 9/6 (then add $32) Fahrenheit temperature °F temperature ry 4TM 43-0001-30 CHAPTER 2 GROU?.D ROCKETS B-1TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, HIGH-EXPLOSIVE, 3,5-INCH: AT, M2ea2 - GROOVE PROPELLANT GRAIN (QNITER LEADWIRES. FED LEAD BLUE LEAD Type Classification: STD (LCC-B) OTCM 36841 Jul 68 ct The M28A2 HEAT rocket is used primarily against armored target ‘tanks and secondary targets, such as gun emplacements, pillboxes and per- sonnel, It 1s capable of penetrating heavy armor at angles of impactgreater than 30°, In an antipersonnel role, it has @ fragmentation area 10 yd wide and 20 yd deep. scription: ‘& The warhead is cylindrical and tapered. The forward end, called the ogive, is thin metal and hollow. The rear end, threaded internally to receive ‘the fuze which 1s encircled by a safety band, The warherd containg a copper DISK AND ‘CLOSURE HIGH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE ARD80-0501 cone whose apex faces aft and acts to shape the high explosive charge Composition B {Comp B). ‘Db. The base detonating (BD) rooket fuze M404A2 consists of a body which con= tains the functioning parte; a safety band, a detonator and a booster pellet, ‘The fuze body and safety band are olive drab, The fuze mechaniem consists of an activating plunger, a setback spring, @ setback aleeve, « firing pin assembly, a detent spring, an ejection pin and an ejection apring, The spring-loaded ejection pin pases through the fuze body. g. The motor assembly consists of @ tube which houses the propellant and igniter, The fin assembly is securely at- tached to this tube. The front end of the tube is assembled to the base of the fuze. ‘The rear end forms a nozzle, The cylin- Grical motor cavity is divided into four 2-3TM 43-0001-30 sections by two spacer plates which sup= port the grains of propellant powder. Each grain of propellant is Sin. long and approximately 3/8-in. in diemeter. Three grains are placed in each of the four sections formed by the spacer plates, Each lot of propellant is adjusted at the time of manufacture to give standard velocity. The igniter ig- nites the propellant. , The igniter consists of a short, cylindrical plastic case containing @ small black powder charge and an elec- trical squib. It is assembled in the for- ward end of the motor on top of the pro- pellant, spacer plates. The leads of the electrical squib, running parallel to the grains of propellant, pass from the ig- niter through the nozzle into the expan sion cone. A green lead (ground) wire is connected to the aluminum support ring of the contact ring assembly. A red lead (positive) wire {a attached to a pin which is insulated from the support ring, but is in contact with the copper contact band, These connections are positioned 180° apart, Blue lead is used for test purpose only, £ The fin assembly consists of six aluminum alloy fins and 2 contact ring assembly. The contact ring assembly, which encircles the fins, consists of three rings. The aluminum mpport ring, which is innermost, {a separated from the copper contact ring by a plastic in- sulating ring. The fins are spot welded to the expansion cone, and the expansion cone is press fitted to the rear of the motor tube, The M2¢ and the M86 off- route mines utilizing MZ8A2 HEAT rocketa are described in TM 43~0001-36, Differences between Models: The BD rocket fuze M404A1 is similar to BD rocket fuze M404A2. The M4041 differs principally in minor design changes of the functioning parts and the shape of the safety band. Functioning: & When the safety band is removed, the ejection pin moves outward approxi- mately 3/8 of an inch but still prevents all parts of the fuze mechanism from moving. When the rocket is in the firing chamber, the ejection pin is partially depressed by the chamber, thereby freeing the setback sleeve so it can move to the rear when the rocket is fired. The fuze is still eafe, since the ejection pin prevents movement of the actuating sleeve and firing pin. b Ifit becomes necessary to remove the rocket from the launcher, the ejection pin will move outward and re~engage the setback sleeve, This returns the fuze to its original safe condition. & When the rocket is fired, the force of inertia causes the setback sleeve to move rearward. It is held in its rearward posi- tion by the lockpin. When the rocket leaves the muzzle of the launcher, the ejection pin 1a thrown clear of the fuze by the ejection pin spring. The fuze is then fully armed. d, During flight, the firing pin lever and firing pin spring prevent the firing pin from atrildng the detonator, The creep apring retards the forward movement of the plunger and actuating sleeve, The ac- tion of the oreep spring prevents the fuze from firing should the rocket strike light objects such as thin brush or undergrowth.& Upon impact with a more resis- tant object, the plunger and actuating sleeve move forward until the sleeve hits the firing pin lever. This causes the firing pin to strike and detonate the war- head. Tabulated Data: Rocket: Model M28A2 Service 3.6 in, 23. 65 in, Weight 9,00 Ib Performance: Operating temperature mits ----- 20° to +120°F (-28, 6 to +48, 4C) Muzzle velocity (at 70°F) (approx) ---- $26 ft/sec (99 mps) HEAT Steel Olive drab w/yellow markings 3,5 in. 10.5 tn, 4.47 Ib High-explosive train: Detonator ---- M41 Booster (tetryl)----- 0.17 oz (4.81 g) Filler (warhead) Type ------ Comp B Weight (approx) ---- 1.88 Ib (.854 kg) Fure: Model M404A1 or M404A2 Bane detonating 2.0 in, TM 43-0001-30 Length: . Overall ---- To shoulder 3, 48 in, 2,94 in, 1,16 lb 10 ft (3.05 m) 3.5 in. 10. 41 8,30 Ib 6,000 - 10,000 Ib Thrust --- Propelling initiating train: Igniter: Model ----- M20A1 Charge (black powder) ---- 0,13 £0,007 .52.2g) Electric squib ------ M2 Propelling charge: Propellant: Model ~ M? Type ~~ Solvent Configuration - Monoperforated, cylindrical, extruded prains (12) 0, 44 tb (198 g) 0.06 sec 0.02 sec M20, M20A1, M20A1B1, M20B1 Packing --=---- 1 per metal/fiber con- tainer, 8 containers per wooden box Boxt Weight (with contents) ---- 88,0 IbTM 43-0001-30 Dimensions: W/metal container --- W/fiber container --- Cube: ‘W/metal container --~-~= W/ftber container -~-- DODAC -- 2=6 29-9/16 in, x 14-1/16 in. x 1618/32 in, 29~8/16 in, x 18-7/8 in. x 16-19/32 in, Len Len? 1840-HG00 Shipping and storage date: Storage class/ sce DOT shipping class -------- A DOT designation - ROCKET AMMUNI- TION WITH EXPLO- SIVE PROJECTILES Field storage --Group E Drawings: Complete assy ~~ 9211744 (82-6-22 Loading asay (head) -------82-16-36 Londing assy (motor) ~= +» = 9225502 (82-16-35) Packing (Inner)- ~ 7549038 Packing (outer)- - 7549040 References: TM 8-1340-222-84ROCKET,PRACTICE, 3. 5-INCH M29A2 SHORTING cur MOTOR SAFETY BAND TM €3-0001-30 HEAD 236" SNE OLE LEAD 1 Classification: STD (LLC=B) AMC TCM 36641 (M29A2) For training personnel in use, care and handling of service rockets. Description: ‘8. The warhead is completely inert. The practice rockets can be fired at buttoned- up, modified target tanks without danger to tank crews, The practice rockets have the same flight characteristics as the HEAT rocket. Bb The dummy fuze rocket M405 which serves &s a coupling for the warhead and motor, is cylindrical. It ie threaded exter= nally at the forward end to fit into the METAL BASE GROOVE ‘ARDBO-0502 warhead assembly, and internally at the rear end to receive the motor assembly, A safety band fits around the seals and fuze, This fuze incorporates a double- locking, bore-riding, round ejection pin assembly simulating that used in base detonating (BD) fuze M404A2. The body of the fuze and the safety band are painted blue. g. The motor assembly consists of a tube which houses the propellant and ig~ niter. The fin assembly is securely attached to this tube, The front end of the tube ie assembled to the base of the fuze. The rear end forma a nozzle, The cylin- érical motor cavity {s divided into four sections by two spacer plates which aup- port the grains of propellant powder. dg. Each grain of propellant is 6-in, long and approximately 3/84n. inTN 43-0001-30 diameter, Three grains are placed in each of the four sections formed by the spacer plates, Each lot of propellant is adjusted at the time of manufacture to give standard velocity. The igniter ignites the propellant. &- The igniter consists of @ short, cyl- indrical plastic case containing a small black powder charge and an electrical quib. It is assembled in the forward end of the motor on top of the propellant spacer plates, The leads of the electrical squib, running paraliel to the grains of propellant, pags from the igniter through the nozzle into the expansion cone, A green lead (ground) wire is connected to the aluminum support ring of the contact ring assembly. A red lead (positive) wire ie attached to & pin which is insulated from the support ring, but is in contact with the copper contact band, These connections are positioned 180° apart. Blue lead ts used for teat purpose only, £ The fin assembly consists of aix aluminum alloy fins and a contact ring assembly. The contact ring agsembiy, which encircles the fins, consists of three rings. An aluminum support ring, which is innermost, 15 separated from the copper contact ring by a plastic insulating ring, The fins are spot welded to the expansion cone; the expansion cone is prese-fitted to the rear of the motor tube. Differences between Model: & The M29A1 and M29A2 rockets are sim{lar in appearance to the M28A2, The M29 series differ in that they have a crimp- ing groove at the juncture of the warhead body and ogive. The rocketa of an early mannfacture are assembled with M29A2 rocket warhead metal parts inert loaded with plaster of paris. 2 The M29A1 warhead differs from the \2942 warhead in the head and trap and 28 spacer assembly. The ogive is attached to the head body of four screws staked to the ogive. Some rockets may have the cast trap and square spacer blades, The warhead being inert, no functions occur when the rocket is fired, The rocket is strictly for training purpose. Tabulated Data: M29A2 Practice 3.5 in, 28,6 in, Weight (approx) ~~=== 8.00 Ib Performance: Operating 20° to +120°F (28.6 to +48, 4°C) Muzzle velo- city (at 70°F, 834 fps (101.9 mpa) 945 yd (863.7 m) Inert Cast iron Blue w/white markings 3.6 in 10.6 in, 4.47 Ib M405A2 Dummy 2.0 tn. Diameter ---- Length: Overall -~- ~~ 8,42 in, To shoulder (max) 2,94 tn, 1,01 1bMotor: Diameter (at 3,5 in, 10, 41 in. 3. 30 Ib 6, 000 to 10,000 Ibs Propellant initiating train: Igniter: Model------ M20AL Charge (black powder) ---- 0,125 4 0,007 oz 3.54 * .2 g) Electrical aquib ------ M2 Propelling charge: Propellant: Model - M7 Type ------ Solvent Configuration- Monoperforated, cylin- drical extruded grains (12) Weight (new 0.44 Ib (200 g) At -20°F --- 0,05 sec At +120°F == 0,02 sec Launchers: M29A2 ------ M20, M20A1, M20A1B1, M20B1 M20, Mz0B1 1 per metal/fiber container; 3 con- tainers per wooden box TM 43-0001-30 Box: Weight (with contents) ---- 53.0 Ib Dimensions: W/metal container --- 29-9/16 in. x 14-1/16 in. x 6-19/32 tn, W/fiber container ~-- 29-3/16 in. x 13-7/8 in. x 6-19/82 in, Cube: W/metal container ---- 1.6 f° W/fiber 3 container --~- 1.5 ft Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ sca -- 1, 2€ (12) DOT shipping class --~----- B DOT designation -~- ROCKET AMMUNI- TION WITH EMPTY PROJECTILES Field storage-- Group C DODAC - 1340-H601 Drawings: Complete assy - 82- Loading assy-- 82-1 Fuze -- - Dummy 72-5-16 Packing (inner)- 7549038 Packing (outer)- 7549040 References: TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1340-222-34TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, GROUND: 3, 5-INCH SMOKE (WP) M30 SHORTING cur BLUE LEAD fication: (obsolete) was AMCTCM STD (LCC-B) 36841 Jul 58 Use: The 8, 5-in. white phosphorous (WP), M30 smoke rocket is intended for smoke acreening purposes. Description: B Smoke rocket, 3.5-in, WP, M30 is fired in the same manner as rocket M28A2, On impact, the rocket bursts to produce a epray of phosphorous particles. These ignite on contact with air, generating dense white smoke, The smoke itself is harmless, but the burning particles produce painful burng. In external contour, the rocket is similar to the M2842, Rocket M30 consists SAFETY BAND ureter Wr SHOKE OME CHARGE ARDEO-0803 of the WP smoke warhead, base detonating (BD) fuze M404A1 or M404A2, and the service motor assembly. b. Rooket fuze BD M404A2 cons: of a body which contains the functloning parts; 8 eafety band, = detonator and a booster pellet, ‘The fuze body and safety band are olive drab. The fuze mechanism consists of an activating plunger, a set- back spring, a setback sleeve, a firing pin assembly, a detent spring, an efection pin and an ejection spring. The spring-loaded ejection pin passes through the fuze body. g The motor assembly consists of a tube which houses the propellant and ig- niter. The fin assembly is securely attached to this tube. The front end of the tube is assembled to the base of the fuze. The rear end forms « nozzle. The cylin- drical motor cavity 1a divided into four 2-11TM 43-0001-30 sections by two spacer plates which support the grains of propellant powder. 4. Each grain of propellant is $-in. long and approximately 3/8-in, in diameter, Three grains are placed in each of the four sections formed by the spacer plates. Each lot of propellant is adjusted at the time of manufacture to give standard velocity. The igniter ignites the propellant. @, The igniter consists of a short, cyl- indrical plastic case containing a small black powder charge and an electrical squib, It is agsembled in the forward end of the motor on top of the propellant spacer plates, The leads of the electrical squib, running parallel to the grains of propellant, pass from the igniter through the nozzle into the expansion cone, A green lead (ground) wire is connected to the aluminum support ring of the contact ring assembly. A red lead (posi- tive) wire is attached to @ pin which ig insul- ated from the support ring, but is in contact with the copper contact band. These con- nections are positioned 180° apart, Blue lead is used for test purpose only. f, The fin assembly consists of six aluminum alloy fins and a contact ring assembly, The contact ring assembly, which encircles the fins, consists of three ringa, An aluminum support ring, which is innermost, is separated from the copper contact ring by a plastic insulating ring. ‘The fins are spot welded to the expanaion cone, and the expansion cone is preas fitted to the rear of the motor tube. Differences between Model & Thin warhead is generally similar to that of rocket M28A2, except that it haa a charge of white phosphorous (WP), At the rear, it has a union internally threaded to receive the fuze. The burster casing (M8) is press-~fitted into the union, and the steel body is fitted over it. The steel ogive and the internal steel dome, which closes the forward end of the filler cavity are at- tached to the body. Bb, This fuze is similar to BD rocket fuze M404A2. The M404A1 differs princi- pally in minor design changes of the func- tioning parts and the shape of the safety band. Functioning: ‘a, When the safety band is removed, the ejection pin moves outward approxi= mately 3/8 of an inch but still prevents all parts of the faze mechantsin from moving. ‘When the rocket is in the firing chamber, the ejection pin is partially depressed by the chamber, thereby freeing the setback sleeve so it can move to the rear when the rocket is fired, ‘b, The fuze is still safe, since the ejection pin prevents movement of the actuating sleeve and firing pln. & [fit becomes necessary to remove the rocket from the launcher, the ejection pin will move outward and re-engage the setback sleeve, This returns the fuze to its original safe condition. @ When the rocket is fired, the force of inertia cauges the setback sleeve to move rearward. It is held in its rearward position by the lockpin, When the rooket leaves the muzzle of the launcher, the ejection pin {a thrown clear of the fuze by the ejection pin spring. The fuze is then fally armed, & During flight, the firing pin lever and firing pin apring prevent the firing pln from striking the detonator. The creepspring retards the forward movement of the plunger and actuating sleeve, The action of the creep spring prevents the fuze from firing should the rocket strike light objects such as thin brush or undergrowth. 4. Upon impact with a more resistant object, the plunger and actuating sleeve move forward until the sleeve hits the firing pin lever. This causes the firing pin to strike and detonate the burster, M30 1340-H602 Assy drawing-= 82-6-26 Type --- Smoke Diameter 3.5 in, Length (max)-- 23,55 in. Weight (approx)- 9,00 Ib Performance: Operating temperature limits ----- -20° to +120°F (-28, 6° to +48, 4°C) Muzzle velocity {at 70°F, approx) ---~- 317 fps (96.7 mps) Range (max, Approx) ---- 945 yd (863.7 m) Warhead: Chemical Steel Gray w/yellow markings Diameter ---- 3,45 in, Length 10.6 tn, - 4.47 %b High-explosive traint Detonator ---- M41 Booster (tetryl) - Type - Weight(approx} 2.23 Ib (1.01 kg) = 0.17 08 (4,81 g) rP TM 43-0001-30 Fuze: Model --- M404A1 or M404A2 BD Diameter 3.5 in. 10, 41 in. 3.30 Ib 6,000 to 10,000 Ib Propelling initiating train: Igniter: Model --- M20A1 Charge (black powder) -- 0,125 + 0,007 oz (3.54 £2 g) Electric squib ---- M2 Propelling charge: Propellant: - Monoperforated, cyl- indrical, extruded grains (12) Weight (new type) ---- 0.44 1b (200 g) Burning time: At -20°F - 0.05 sec 0.02 sec M20, M20A1, M20A1B1, M20B1 1 per metal/fiber con- tainer; 3 containers per wooden box Box: 53.0 Ib container - 29-8/16 in, x 14-1/16 in x 6-19/32 in.TM 43-0001-30 ‘W/fiber container --- 29-3/16 in, x 13-7/8 in. x 6-19/92 in, Cube: W/metal 3 container 16 ft W/fiber 3 container ---- 1.5 ft’ Shipping and storage data: Storage Class/ SCG ------- 12H (12) DOT shipping class ~----~~ A DOT ROCKET AMMUNITION designation --- WITH SMOKE PROJECTILES Field storage --Group H DODAC ------- 1340-H602 Drawings: Complete assembly ----- 82-6-26 Loading assembly ----- 82-16-39 Fuze (M404A2, type BD) 9209515 Packing (nner) - 7549038 Packing (outer) - 7549040 References: TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1340-222-34TM 43-0001-30 LIGHT ANTITANK WEAPON (LAW) SYSTEM M72 SERIES . ‘TRIGGER ASSY. TRIGGER HOUSING ASSY, FIRING PIN HOUSING ASSY, SLING assy. ‘ARDaO-05044 REAR SIGHT ASSY. FRONT BIGHT Assy. ‘TRIGGER SAPETY HANDS INNER TUBE ‘ARD80~0504BTM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, HEAT, 66MM, M7Z, M72A1, M72A2, AND M72A3 P ‘MaTOR BODY OPELLANT. on INTEGRAL IaNITER GRAINS Type Classification: M72 & M72A1 OBS-MSR-05806019. M72A2 - STD LCC-B-MSR-09806022, M72A3-STD LCC-A-MSR-09806021, Us Primarily for penetration of armored targets. It may be used effectively against bunkers and other light field of fortifications, 8, Launcher, b. Rocket. Description: &, The packaged compact portable wea pon is issued as a single shot shoulder-fired launcher with a HEAT rocket and sling assembly. The rocket launcher is a tubu- lar, telescoping, smooth-bore, open-breech WARHEAD BODY ‘COPPER CONE. uueRy ap ‘TERMAL AREY, 10-0807 Leap wine conpurr — MR#O-O80 type weapon. The outer (front) tube is made of plastic, impregnated fiberglass; the inner (rear tube) is made of aluminum. The inner tube is oriented with respect to the outer tube by the channel assembly, which rides in an alinement slot in the trigger housing assembly. The tubes are locked in the open position when the detent assembly drops into the rectangular hole in the trigger housing assembly. b, The fin stabilized rocket in this system contains a shaped charge war- head with a point initiating base detonating (PIBD) fuze, The fuze contains a 2-wire system from the piezo electric element on the warhead to the fuze detonator which provides electrical fuze initiation when the nose crystal is struck. In addition, the fuze has a mechanical inertlal graze ele- ment ag a secondary means of functioning.TM 43-0001-30 Differences between Models: ‘The M72A2 rocket is similar to the M72A1 with the exception of the warhead which contains a precision shaped charge liner cone. This provides greater target penetration than the M72A1, There is also a minor change in the wiring between the piezo electric element and fuze, otherwise the two systems are identical. The M72A3 is similar to M72A2. WARNING Wear ear plugs when firing the weapon. The 100 and 150 meter markings on the front sight are coated with radio- active material, then laminated be- tween two sheets of plastic. If sight is broken, remove and place ina plastic sealed bag. Return bag to ammunition disposal personnel. Functioning: Extending the launcher into the ex- tended or firing position automatically locks the weapon. b. After the trigger safety handle is released, the trigger 1s depressed. This releases the channel assembly which drives the firing pin into the primer of the rocket motor igniter. This ignites the black pow- der in the flash tube, which in turn, ignites the integral igniter of the rocket motor. ‘The igniter initiates the propellant. The burning propellant propels the rocket from the launcher. g. Upon target impact, the fuze train detonates the charge which collapses the copper Hiner into a finger shaped jet, The jet 18 preceded by extremely hot, high velocity gases which melt a hole in the tar- get. The copper jet then penetrates into the target, Almost simultaneously the body and ogive are blasted into emall fragments by the detonated octol charge. These fragments travel adjacent to, and aft of the line of fire. Tabulated Data: LAW systems (packaged): Models----- M72A2 Weight ----- 4.7 1b Length: Closed position =-- 25,77 in. Extended position --- 35,26 in, Launcher --- M72 Weight -- 2.50 Ib Rocket ----- M72 Warhead--- M18A1 Fuze ----- M412A1 Motor ---- M54 Warheads: Weight (loaded and fuzed)--- 2.3 Ib Explosive charge: 60/40 octol 0,67 Ib (304 g) Steel w/aluminum ogive Color ----- Black w/yellow markings Fuzes (integral): Type ------ Point-initiating, base detonating Weight ----- 0, 154 Ib Overall length (max) ------ 1,89 in, Diameter 1,28 in, Explosive booster: Type ----- Composition AS (tetryl) Weight ---- 0.20 oz (5.6 g) Arming distance - 25-45 ft (7.6-13. 7m)Burning time - Temperature limits Packing of rocket in launcher --- 0. 67 Lb M7 Double base 0.188 Ib (62.7 2) 475 fps (145 mps) 4250 ib 7 to 15 milliseconds 740° to +140°F (-39, 6* to 69. 4°C) 5 per carton; 1 carton per barrier bag; 3 barrier bags per wooden box 117.7 Ib 83-1/2 in, x $1-1/8 in, x 18-8/4 in, TM 43-0001-30 Shipping and storage data: - Storage class/ SCG------- LIE DOT shipping class ------ A DoT designation -- ROCKET AMMUNITION WITH EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILE Field storage- Group E *DODAC ---- 1340-H653, 1940-H554, 1340-H555, 1340-H557 and 1340-H868 Drawings: Complete assembly --- 10048603-M72 9210276-M72A1 9244054-M72A2 Loading ---- 9286663 Packing (inner)- 9227925 Packing (outer) 9227926 References: SC 1940/98-IL TM 9-1340-214-10 TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1840-222-34 FM 25-83 “See appropriate supply catalog for indi- vidual NSN's pertaining to this (these) DODAC(s).TN 43-0001-30 ROCKET, INCENDIARY, 66MM: TPA, M74 ave ‘ON QTe ‘Owe vem avaneve| ao" INCENDIARY AGENT TPA FILLING aunsTeR, Pua M2ze WARHEAD ‘ARD8O-0508 Type Classification: Functioning: STD (LCC-A) AMCTCM 9018 March 72 Use: The M74 incendiary triethylaluminum (TPA) is used to defeat or neutralize hard, soft, or jungle targets. Description: ‘The M74 consists of a rocket warhead containing approximately 1.3 pounds of thickened TPA, a base detonating (BD) fuze and an adapter which adapte the rocket motor to the warhead. The rockets are issued in four round clips. When the projectile is fired, accelera- tion acts upon the fuze sequential leaf arming mechanism, The fuze rotor assembly is then free to rotate to the armed position, When the rotor is in the armed position, the detonator is alined with the remainder of the explo- sive train, Rocket deceleration, due to impact, causes the graze element of the fuze to shift, thereby allowing the flring pin of the fuze to be driven into the primer. The primer flashes through the flash channel and initiates the detonator, then the trademark in the warhead; disseminating the warhead agent.TM 43-0001-30 Tabulated Data: Weight (approx) - - Performance: Operating temper- ature limits ---- Range (max) - Range (min) - Muzzle velocity (approx) ------= Burst radius (approx) - - ~~ Motor: train: Propellant Type ---- Configuration --~ Weight - Burning time - Launcher ---- M74 Incendiary 21.0 in, 2,95 Ib ~40° to +140°F (-89. 6° to 59. 4°C) 825 yd (754 m) 22 yd (20 my (hard targets) 375 ft/sec 65.5 fe (20 m) M54 9.2 in. 0.67 Ib 4250 Ib M56 Integral MT? Solvent Monoperforated cyl- indrical extruded grains (19) 0.138 1b 7 to 15 milliseconds M202A1 Packing --------- Warhead: Model - Type -- Length ---~=--- Type -------- Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ scG - DOT shipping class DOT designation ----- Field storage --- References: TM 8-1055-218-12 TM 3-1055-456-12 Four per clip M235 Incendiary Red w/yellow markings 11, 60 in, Triethylaluminum PyroPhoric (TPA) 1.3 lb (0.59 kg) M34 Base detonating 1840-H110 1.2L (12) ROCKET AMMUNITION ‘WITH INCENDIARY PROJECTILE Group D Information on M96, four tube- CS clips used in the M202A1 launcher.TM 43=0001-30 ROCKET, PRACTICE, 35MM, SUBCALIBER, M73 - Type Classification: STD (LCC-A) AMCTCM 7617 April 70 ‘To train personnel in the operation and use of the 66-mm antitank rocket, M72 series, Descriptio; §. The M190 subcaliber launcher with M73 subcaliber rocket can be used against all nolid stationary or moving targeta. PRIMER BLOCK anpe0-0608 Together they can be used in all training phases, from fixed firing live to simulated situations, euch as a "trainfire" type operation. & The M190 euboaliber launcher is & tubular, telescoping, smooth-bore, open- breech weapon. & The M73 subcalfber rocket consists of a spotting head, a motor closure, a rocket motor and an igniter assembly. The spotting head contains the same flash com- Position used in the M&O explosive simula~ tor (TM 9-1370-203-34&P) to assist in locatingTM 43-0001-30 the fired rocket. The forward end of the Diameter ------ 1.37 in, motor closure provides a cavity that con- Head: tains a base detonating fuze and a primer. ‘Material - Plastic The motor case contains tubular grains Type Spotting or propellant, The rocket is stabilized by Charg six molded, plastic fins. Flash composition 0.05 oz (1.41 g) Differences between Models: Color ---- Black Steel The external appearance of the M190 subcaliber is almost identical to the MT M72A1, The M190 differs from the tacti- Double base cal launcher M72A1 by having a subcaliber 0.02 Ib (9 g) rocket and a quick release primer housing Configuration Stick door to simplify reloading. The used Number 3 M72A1 launcher is modified by use of & Fuze --- - Integral, base conversion kit to produce the M190 sub- detonating caliber launcher. Primer -- - Stab, M26 Velocity at 70°F 497 fps Functioning: Burning time (max) --------- 12 milliseconds Extending the launcher into the extended Range -------- (55-354 ya) or firing position automatically locks the (50-325 m) weapon. After the trigger safety handle is Temperature limits: released, the trigger can be depressed. Firing -------- -10° to +135°F ‘This releases the channel assembly which (-23. 1° to +56, 65°C) drives the firing pin into the primer of the Storage ------- =40° to +140°F rocket motor igniter. This ignites the (-89. 6° to +59. 4°C) black powder in the flash tube, which, in Launcher -------- M190 turn, ignites the integral igniter of the Packing --------- 30 per fiber con- rocket motor. The igniter initiates the tainer; 3 containers propellant. The burning propellant propels per wooden box the rocket from the launcher, When the Packing box: spotting head of the rocket strikes a target, Weight w/contents- 58,8 Ib (26,460 g) an inertia-driven firing pin sets off the Dimensions - ---- 32-3/4 in, x 13-1/4 primer. The primer in turn sets off the in, x 16-7/8 in, spotting head which produces a flash, noise and white smoke, Cube ----------- 4.083 Tabulated Data: Shipping ami storage Rocket: data: Model M73 Storage class/ Type - Practice SCG ---------- 1. 2E (04) Weight 0,82 Tb Dot shipping Length 8. 87 in, clase --------- A w 24DOT designation == ROCKET AMMU- NITION WITH EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILE *DODAC - - 1340-708 Drawings: Complete assy =: ~ 10242725 Loading assy = 10242725 Packing (inner) ~--==-- 10242743, Packing (outer = 10242697 TM 43-0001-30 Information on SLUFAE mine neutral-. izing rockets, 115WM GB and YX rockets and the VIPER HEAT Rocket. References: SC 1340/78-1L TM 9=1340-203-20 "See appropriote supply cataleg for individual NSN's pertaining ta this (these} DODAC(s)}. Chenge 1 2-25TM 43-0001-30 CHAPTER 3 AIRCRAFT ROCKETS 2, 78-Inch Complete Rounds: Aircraft Rocket Launchers, 2 Complete rounds can be assem- Bb. The rockets can be issued unassem- bled in the combinations in table 3-1, bled, This chapter contains information They may be fired from the M167, M158, pertaining to the components of the un— ‘M168C, M3 or M200 2, 76-Inch assembled rockets, Table 3-1. 2,75-Inch Complete Round Rocket Combinations poDAg Warhead Motor Fue 1340-1459 Flechette (ANTIPERSONNEL) Mk40, Mod 3 Integral WDU/4A/A High Explosive M151 1340-470 Mk4, Mods M427 1340-H4a71 Mx40, Mod 3 M433 1340-H489 Mk40, Mod 3 M429 1340-1490 ‘Mk40, Mod 3 M423 1340-H161 ‘Mk40, Mod 3 M423 1340-485 Mk4, Mod 10 M427 High Explosive M229 1340-H488 ‘Mk40, Mod 3 Maz9 1340-1533 ‘Mk40, Mod 3 MazT 1340-534 Mk40, Mod 3 M423 1340-H160 Mk40, Mod 3 M423 1940-H469 Mk4o, Mod 3 M433 Smoke, WP, M156 1340-H519 ‘Mk40, Mod 8 M423 1340-H486 Mk 4, Mod 10 M427 1940-H593 ‘Mk40, Mod 13 M427 1340-826 HE, DP Mito, Mod 8 M438 M247 1840-1628 Practice, WTU-1/B Mk40, and Moda None 1340-1180 Tuminating M257 Mk4o Mada 1340-H116 = Smoke, Screening WP, M258 Mk40, Mod 3 M446 3-1TH 43-0001-30 TYPICAL 2, 75-INCH AIRCRAFT ROCKET (LSFFAR) PRE LAUNCH FIN ASSEMBLY WARHEAD rue INFLIGHT ROCKET MOTOR ARDS0-0508 3-2TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, FLECHETTE, 2.75-INCH, WDU-4A/A - exreuina CHARGE Fuze Type Classification: STD (LCC-A) AMCTCM 47560 Nov 68 Use; The warhead contains flechettes and is used againat personnel. Descriptio: a, The complete round consiste of a warhead with an integral fuze and rocket motor. b. The warhead consists of 3 main parts: @ nose section, a body, and an in- tegral fuze, The nose section, a plastic cone bonded to a metal plate, is attached to the body by shear pins, The body is a ‘anpao-os08 hollow cylinder loaded with 20 grain flechettes. The most recently manufac~ tured WDU-4A/A warheads contain three tracers for the purpose of assisting the pilot/gunner in identifying the beaten zone of the flechette impact pattern, Two semicylindrical sleeves retain the flechettes in place. A metal pusher plate is located just aft of the flechettes. The threaded end of the body is machined in- ternally to accommodate a base-detonating (BD) fuze. g. The low-spin folding-fin aircraft rooket (LSFFAR) 1s an air-to-ground rocket primarily deployed from rotary- wing and other low-speed aircraft, How- ever, it is also used on Air Force and Navy jet aircraft in ripple fire and ina restricted single fire mode.TM 43-0001-30 g, The rocket motor is described in Chapter 5. Differences between Models: ‘The Mk 40 Mods 1 and 3 have integral bulkhead motor tubes whereas the Mk 40 Mod 0 bas nonintegral bulkhead tube, The igniter of the Mod 3 motor differs from that of the Mods 0 and 1 motors in that the igniter has been modified to incorporate & carried, frangible case in lieu of the blow- out plug. Also, the squib is located on the periphery instead of the center of the case. Functioning: & The rocket motor functions when current passes through the launcher firing contact to the igniter in the rocket motor. ‘This current generates the heat necessary to initiate the igniter charge which ignites the propellant grain, Combustion gases from the burning propellant pressurizes the chamber and exhaust through the nozzle, providing the unequal forces required for rocket thrust. b. Functioning of the fuze seta off an expelling charge which forces the pusher plate, flechettes and semicylindrical sleeves forward, This shears the pins attaching the nose cone to the body and ex- pels the flechettes into the slipstream ahead of the rocket, Tabulated Data: Antipersonnel 9.3 Ib 17, 8 in, 20-grain flechettes 2200 6.3 Ib Extruded aluminum Fuze --------- Integral Base detonating 3, 30 in, Length Diameter - 2.55 in, Sensitivity - 16 G's or less Arming distance- (47-100 yd) {48 - 92 m) Setback to arm-- 28 G's approx Color == Olive drab w/white markings Temperature limits: -40° to +140°F (-89. 6° to +59, 4°C) Storage ------- =40° to +140°F {-39. 6" to +59. 4°C) Drawing number---- D67D9700 Packaging for com- plete round ---~--- 1 rocket consisting of warhead, WDU- 4A/A and rocket motor Mk 40, 3 per fiber container; 4 containers per wooden box Packing box: Weight (w/ contents - - 162 lb Dimensions - 62-13/16 in. x 8-11/16 in, x 9-1/2 in, om) 5 Cube - 3.5 fe Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ 1.2 (12) DOT shipping clas --------- DoT designation ----- ROCKET AMMUNI- TION WITH INERT LOADED PROJEC- TILE Field storage --- Group F DODAC for complete 1840-H459TM 43-0001-30 Rocket Motor: Model -------- Mk 40, Mod 3 Length (overall)-- 39.9 in,TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, HIGH-EXPLOSIVE, 2, 75-INCH W/M151 WARHEAD : ‘Type Classification: STD (LCC) AMCTCM 3990, $233 and 6178 Oct 65 u This is a general purpose high-explosive rocket that canbe presently assembled in five different combinations of motors and fuzes. Description: Thin low-spin folding-fin alroraft rocket (LSFFAR) is an air-to-ground rocket primarily deployed from rotary-wing and other low-speed aircraft. It Ie also used on Air Force and Navy jet aircraft in ripple fire and in 2 restricted single-fire model, b, The warhead consists of two main parts, a noge and a base, brazed together. anD80-0610- The nose section is threaded to receive a fuze. The bage is made of steel and is threaded for attachment to rocket motor. . ein, « opating (PD), or proximity, according to the manner in which they are initiated. Except for the Proximity Fuze M428, these fuzes are pondelay and super- quick. The point detonating fuzes and proximity fuzes are threaded into the forward end of the high exploalve warhead. @ The M161 warhead is available with fuzes M423, M427, M429, and M433, These fuzes differ from each other functionally and have the following characteristics: M423) M427) Oblique impact sensitive, potnt- detonating, super-quick type fuze. 3-7TH 43-0001-30 M429‘ Transistorized Doppler type proximity fuze with a super-quick impact switch as a backup. M433 resistance-capacitance multi- option time delay fuze with selec- table functioning modes for jungle canopy penetration, bunker pene- tration and super-quick for open terrain, & The Mk 40 low-apin folding-fin aircraft rocket motors are fin stabilized and have scarfed nozzles, The scarfed nozzles give low spin to the rocket and pro- vide the additional stability’ required for deployment from low speed aircraft. £ The rocket motor ia described in Chapter 5. Differences between Modela: The table below identifies the differences between the high-explosive M151 warhead incorporated within the approved configura- tons of motor anc fuze, DoDAc 1340-H470 1340-H471 1840-H489 1340-H490 1340-H161 1340-H485 Warhead High-Explosive M151 Functioning: & Fuze Functtoning (1) A typteal PD fuze (M423 and M427) arme under minimum, sustained acceleration. On impact with the target, the nose of the fuze is crushed and the firing pin strikes the primer. Primer detonation séts off, in sequence: the detonator, the booster lead-in, the booster, and the explosive in the warhead, (2) The M438 fuze is an electrontc multi-option delay time delay fuze with selectable functioning modes for forest canopy penetration, bunker structure penetration and super-quick (8@) for open terrain, The fuze body is steel, A forest canopy switch extends from the nose of the fuze to signal to the fuze elec- tronic circult when first contact is made with the tree tops. An umbilical assembly is positioned at the none of the fuze for electrical connection to the M132 fuze safety and timing device located in the helicopter. Internally, the fuze consists Motor Pure Mk 40, Mods 1, 8 M427 Mk 40, Mod 3 M433 Mk 40, Moda 1, 3 M429 Mk 40, Moda 0, 1, 3 M423 Mk 40, Mod $ M423 Mk 4, Mod 10 M427of « Resistance Capacitance (RC) electronic time circuit, safing and arming mechanism with an electrical M8 detonator and a booster assembly. (3) The M433 fuze has a selectable time delay range that depends on the height of the forest canopy (40 to 130 feet). After first contact with the tree tops, a delay timer is activated which results in warhead functioning beneath the canopy, but above ground level. The bunker structure pene- tration mode ie incorporated into the fuze to defeat the medium hardness targets con- structed of loge, earth, bricks, etc, The ‘voc car be set from the cockpit for pene- trating up to 10 ft of protection and destroy- ing the target from within. The hard target penetration RC timer is activated by inertial ewitch sensing, setback in excess of 1000 G's, Also, an §@ point detonating feature is included to provide operational flexibility in open terrain, This mode is achieved by setting delay to zero. Firat contact with any surface detonates the round, (4) The M433 hag no internal battery. Required voltage is supplied by the aireraft via the M182 safety and timing device 160 milliseconds prior to the rocket being fired, During thie 160 millisecond cericd, fuze 1s charged to give time delay selected by pilots. (5) The M423 fuze is to be used with M151 warheads. (8) The M429 proximity fuze is 2 completely transistorized, continuous wave, doppler device to provide airburst charac teristics, It was designed primarily for use with high-explosive (HE) warheads for improved anti-personnel lethalities. (7) A super-quick impact switch serves as 2 backup in the event of feflure TM 43-0001-30 of the airburst electronics. The arming mechanism is similar to that contained hit the M427 fuze except that it has been modi- fied to include an electric detonator as well as a battery starter assembly to initiate an electric battery. An electric detonator is assembled in the rotor. A plastic (lexan) sleeve houses the thermal bettery which is located directly above the safety and arming device (S&A) mechanism. (8) Testing against 3 ft thick wood barriers indicates warhead detonations may occur 6-in. prior to exit from the barrier to as much as 4.6 ft into the bunker void, (9) The nose cap is designed to provide fuze sensitivity on oblique/graze impacts, With the cap removed and the fuze set in the delay mode, oblique/graze impact sensitivity 1s obtained through the inertial action of the firing pin. (10) Because of the void sensing characteristics of the fuze, complete destruction mey be enticipated when a target hit is achieved. It is recom- mended that rockets be fired in pairs at minimum ranges and steep dive angles to enhance target hits. b, Rocket Functioning. When the rocket is launched, with point detonating fuze (PD) it becomes armed from inertial forces resulting from sustained accelera- tion, This frees the unbalanced rotor to furn and lock the explosive train in the armed position, Upon impact with a target, the detonator functions and initiates the explosive train. Upon detonation, the warhead shatters into thousands of emall, high-velocity fragmente, 3-9TM 43-0001-30 Tabulated Data: Type ----- Weight (fuzed) - Length (w/o fuze) Color ----------5 Temperature limita: Firing -------- Storage -----~- Drewing sumber --- Packing for complete round ‘M151 High explosive 8,7 1b 12.9 in, Comp B4 2,8 Ib (1,04 kp) Pearlitic or ferritic malleable iron Olive drab, yellow markings ~65* to +160°F (-83, 38°to +84, 9°C) 665° to +150°F (83. 35° to +64, 9°C) 8882186 1 rocket consiating of Warhead, HE, M161 with Rocket Fuze, M428 or (M427 with Mk « motor only and motor Mk 40, Mode 0, 1 or 3 per fiber container; 3, 4 or 25 containers per wooden box Packing box: ‘Weight w/contents = 127 Ib Dimensions ~---- 62-18/161n, x 811/16 in, x 9-1/2 in, Cube ~-------- 3.6 28 Shipping and storage data: Storage clans/ 8CG----~ LE DOT shipping Class --s--res- A DoT designation ----- ROCKET AMMU- NITION WITH EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILES Field storage --- Group F *PODAC --~- Drawitg tumbers --— References: ‘TM 9-1340-222-20 ‘TM 9-1340-~222-34 SC 1840/96-IL 1340-H470, 1840- H471, 1340-489, 1340-H490, 1340- HY61, 1340-H4a5, 9220807, 9204626, 9209570, 9235961, 8796621, 9230114, 8796522 “Bee appropriate supply catalog for indi- vidual NSN's pertaining to thia (these) DODAC(s),TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, HIGH-EXPLOSIVE, 2. 75-INCH W/M229 WARHEAD BASE eooy ‘Type Classificatio: STD AMCTCM or OTCM 8685 Use: To provide improved serial artillery capability for the 2. 75-in, rocket. Description: 8, This low-spin folding-fin aircraft rocket (LSFFAR) is an air-to-ground rocket primarily deployed from rotary-wing and other low-speed aircraft, It ia also used on Air Force and Navy jet aircraft in ripple fire model, Nozzles are acerfed to produce the low rate of spin required for deployment at low speeds. Hig EXPLOSIVE cone Ba Fuze ‘ARDBO-O811 b, This rocket is used to enhance the lethality and destructiveness of the 2. 76-in. rocket in its aerial artillery role, It uses the M229 warhead which is an elongated version of the M151 warhead, and is com- monly referred to as the 17~-Ib warhead. ¢, It consists of three main parte consisting of the nose, body, and base. The three main parts are welded together. There is an alternate two-piece design consisting of a one-piece nose body plus a base. g@. Fures assembled with 2. 75-in. rockets are classified as point detonating {PD), or proximity, according to the man- ner in which they are initiated. Except for the Proximity Fuze M429, these fuzes are 3-11TH 43-0001-30 nondelay and super-quick. The point detonating fuzes and proximinty fuze are threaded into the forward end of the high explosive warhead, £, The M229 warhead is available with fuzes M423, M427, M429 and M438, These fures differ from each other functionally and have the following characteristics: M423) Oblique impact sensitive, point- M427) detonating, super-quick type fuze, M429 Trensistorized Doppler type proxi- mity fuze with a super-quick impact switch ag a backup. M433 A resistance-capacitance multi- option time delay fuze with selec- table functioning modes for jungle canopy penetration, bunker pene- tration and super-quick for open terrain, {The rocket motor is described in Chapter 5, Differences between Models: 5, The nose and base of the M229 war- head are essentially identical to the M151. DODAC Warhead High Explosive M229 1340-H469 1340-H488 1340-H533 1340-H534 1340-H160 3-12 parts, which are separated by the 10~in. long cylindrica? body, &b. The table below identifies the differences between the high-explosive M228 warhead incorporated within the approved configurations of motor and fuze, Functioning: a. Ignition, Functioning of the 2.75-in, rocket with an M2z9 warhead begins when the firing circuit ewitch fa closed. Current passes through the launcher firing contact to the igniter in the rocket motor. This current generates the hest necessary to initiate the igniter charge, which ignites the propellant grain. Combustion gases from the burning propellant pressurize the chamber and exheust through the nozzle, providing the unequal forces required for rocket thrust, b, Fin Operation, The thrust of the nozzle exhaust blows off the fin retainer and relesees the fine. Upon clearing the launcher, the fins are opened by the force of the fin actuating piston pushing on the heels of the fine, ‘The fina are held by the crosshead of Motor Fuse ‘M40, Mod 3 Maas Mk40, Mods 2, 3 Mage Mk40, Moda 1, 3 M427 Mk40, Mods 1, 3 M423 Mk40, Mod 3 M423the piston at an angle of 45 degrees with the axis of the motor tube. ¢. Fuze Functioning. (1) The M429 proximity fuze is 2 completely transistorized, continuous wave, with doppler device to provide airburet chatacteristica. It ie designed orimarily for use with HE warheads for improved anti-personnel lethalities. (2) A super-quick impact switch nm the M429 serves as a backup in the avent of failure of the airburst elec- wonics. The arming mechanism is similar to that contained in the M427 tuze except that it has been modified to wnclude an electric detonator as well as 1 battery starter assembly to initiate an slectrie battery. An electric detonator 2 assembled in the rotor. A plastic lexan) sleeve houses the thermal battery which Js located directly above the S&A nechanism. (8) When the rocket is launched, he fure becomes armed from inertial forces resulting from sustained accelera— Hon. This frees the unbalanced rotor to warn and lock the explosive train in the armed position. Upon sensing a target, the detonator 1s fired and initiates the axplosive train. Upon detonation, the warhead shatters into thousands of small high-velocity fragmenta. Tabulated Data: Warhead model ~~ - M229 Type - High explosive Weight (fuzed) 18,1 Ib Length (w/o fuze) -~ 23.09 in. TM 43-0001-30 Filler: Type -------- Comp B4 4.8 lb (2.18 kg) Olive drab/yellow markings Temperature Umit: ~65° to +150°F (-53. 35° to +64, 9°C) 65° to +150°F (-53. 35° to +64, 9°C) Packing --------~- 1 per fiber con- tainer; 4 containers per wooden box Drawing number 9218698 Packing for complete round 1 rocket constating of warhead, HE, M229 w/rocket fuze and rocket motor per fiber containers 3, 4 or 25 contain- ers per wooden box Packing box: Weight w/eontents ----- 162 Ib Dimensions - - --- 72-13/16 in. x 8- 21/16 in, x 9-1/2 in, om), Cube --------- 3 ft Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ 80G -------- 1,1E A ROCKET AMMUNI- TION WITH EXPLO- SIVE PROJECTILES DOT designation -TH 43-0001-30 Field storage --- Group F *DODAG - - 1340-H469, 1340- H488, 1340-H533, 1840-H534, 1340- H160 Drawing number --- 9220806 References: TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1340-222-34 SC 1340/98-IL *See appropriate supply catalog for indi- vidual NSN's pertaining to this (these) DOPAC(a).ROCKET, SMOKE, WP, 2, 75-INCH W/M156 WARHEAD BOOSTER BASE SMOKE WP COMP a4 SS ‘Type Classification; STD AMCTCM 10766032 Use: Primarily to provide smoke for target marking and incendiary purposes. Description: ‘8. This warhead is a ballistic match for high explosive (HE) Warhead M161, The M156 consists of a steel body, a base, and an adapter, brazed together, The body ia shaped at the forward end to form the ogive. The base is an extruded steel cup threaded for attachment to the rocket motor. The steel adapter, at the forward end of the warhead, is threaded to receive the fuze. It also serves to retain the burster charge tube. SLE SS Neerex? ‘ ees REE eee Re TM 43-0001-30 | Booy ruze SS anp80-0812 b, The fuzes assembled in this 2, 78- in. rocket are classified as point detonating (PD), or proximity, according to the man- ner in which they are initiated. Except for the Proximity Fuze M429, these fuzes are nondelay and super-guick, The point detonating fuzes and proximity fuze are threaded into the forward end of the warhead. ¢ The WP M156 warhead is available with fuzes M423, M427, and M429. These fuzes differ from each other functionally and have the following characteristics: M423) Oblique impact sensitive, 427) point-detonating, super-quick type fure. 429 Transistorized Doppler type Proximity fuze with a super- quick impact switch as a backup.TH 43-0001-30 @ The LSFFAR 2,75-in, rocket motors are fin stabilized and have acarfed nozzles. The soarfed nozzles give low spin to the rocket and provide the additional stability required for deployment from low apeed airoraft, @ The rocket motor ia deacribed in Chapter 6. Differences between Models: The table below describes the differences. between the WP smoke M156 warhead incor- porated within the approved configurations of motor and fuze, Eunctlonings 4 Ignition, Functioning of the 2, 75-in, rocket with an M166 warhead begins when the firing ciroult switch is closed. Current pat through the launcher firing contact to the igniter in the rocket motor. This current generates the heat necessary to initinte the igniter charge, which ignites the propellant grain. Combustion gases from the burning propellant pressurize the chamber and exhaust through the nozele, providing the unequal forces required for rocket thrust, b, Hin Operation, The thrust of the nozzle exhaust blows off the fin retainer and releases the fins. Upon clearing the launcher, the fins are opened by the force DODAC 1340-H4A72 1340-H519 1340-H4g6 1840-H598 3-16 of the fin actuating piston pushing on the heels of the fins. & Buse Functioning, (1) A typical paint detonating (PD) fuze (423 and M427) arms under minimum, sustained acceleration, On impact with the target, the none of the fuze 1e crushed and the firing pin strikes the primer, initiating the explosive train. (2) The M429 proximity fuze is a completely transistorized, contimous wave, doppler device to provide airburst charac- teristics, It is deaigned primarily for use with HE warheads for improved anti- personnel lethalities. A super—quick impact switch serves as 2 backup in the event of failure of the airburst electronics, The arming mechanism is similar to that con- tained in the M427 fuze except that it has been modified to include an electric detona- tor as well as a battery starter assembly to initiate an electric battery. An electric detonator is assembled in the rotor, A plastic (lexen) sleeve houres the thermal battery which is located directly above the safety and arming device (S&A) mechantam, rz Data Warhead model -- M156 ‘Type ----- Stoke, WP Weight (fazed) --- 9,7 Ib Length (w/o fuze)- 12.9 in, Motor, Zuze Miso, Mod 8 Maze Mk40, Mod 0, 3 M423 Mk4, Mod 10 M427 Mk4é0, Mod 0, 3 M427Filler: Type Body material Color Temperature limits: Firing -------- Storage Drawing number --- Packing for complete round -~-----=-=== White phosphorous 2.21b (999 g) Comp B 0.12 Ib (54.5 g) Steel tubing Light green; yellow marking, yellow band ~40° to +165°F (+39, 6° to +73, 18°C) 740° to +140°F {-88, 6° to +59, 4°C) 1 per fiber container; 4 or 25 containers per wooden box. Do0-1-44 1 rocket consisting of Warhead, Smoke, ‘WP, M156 with rocket fuze and motor per fiber con- tainer; 4 containers per wooden box TM 43-0001-30 Packing box: . Weight - 162 Ib Dimensions - 72-13/16 in, x 8-11/16 in, x 9-1/2 in. Cube --------- 3.6 f° Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ 1. 2H (12) BOT shipping DOT designation ROCKET AMMUNI- TLON WITH SMOKE PROJECTILES Field storage ---- Group D *DODAC - -- 1340-H472, 1340- HB19, 1340-H4g6, 1340-H593, Drawing number - --- 9252830, 9242567 References: TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1340-222-34 8C 1340/98-IL “See appropriate supply catalog for indi- vidual NSN's pertaining to this (these) DODACts).TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, PRACTICE, 2. 75-INCH W/M230 WARHEAD BASE sopy Type Classification: STD AMCTCM or OTCM 9153 Use: ‘Thie warhead is used for training and testing purpos Descriptio: &, This low-spin folding fin aircraft rocket ie an air-to-ground rocket primarily deployed from rotary-wing and other low- speed aircraft. It ts alao used on Air Force and Navy jet aircraft in ripple fire and ine restricted alngle fire model, The nozzles are acarfed to produce the low rate of spin required for deployment at low speeds. Fuze anneo-osia b, The warhead consists of two main parts, a nose and a base, brazed together. The nose section is threaded to receive a fuze. The base is made of steel, or cast iron and is threaded for attachment to rocket motor. & Fuze M436 is an inert fuze. It simulates point detonation fuzes M423 and M427 generally in length, weight and configuration, It is made entirely of aluminum, g. . The LSFFAR 2, 76-in. rocket motors are fin atabilized and have scarfed nozzles. The scarfed nozzles impact low apin to the rocket and provide the addi- tional stability required for deployment from low speed aircraft. 3-19TM 43-0001-30 g. The motors are composed of the following subassemblies and components, (1) Motor tube and head closure assembly. Integral and non-integral bulk- head tubes are used with the rocket motors. The forward end of the motor tube is inter- nally threaded to accommodate the warhead. ‘The integral bulkhead. motor tube has the motor tube and head closure formed in one plece by impact instrusion. It has no blow- out disk. The non-integral bulkhead motor tube is made of aluminum alloy. The motor head is closed at the aft end by a thin scored disk, The disk functions as a blowout diaphragm, (2) Propellant grain and associated Aittings, The propellant grain is internally ~ burning grain. It is inhibited on both ends and spirally wrapped with inhibiting tape along the external surface. {3) Igniter. The igniter Mk 125 contains one electrical squib. Current passing through the squib bridgewire gen- erates the heat necessary to ignite the aquib mix which in turn ignites the powder in the igniter, (4) Nozzle and fin assembly. The nozzle and fin assembly consists of a nozzle assembly (one nozzle plate, four inserts, and seals or a buret diaphragm), a fin- actuating mechanism, four fing and 2 fin retainer, It is attached to the aft end of the motor tube by a lockwire, Older motors have stepped-end lockwires; on new produc- tion items, the stepped-end has been eliminated, Differences between Models: The Mk 40 Mods 1 and 3 have integral bulkhead motor tubes whereas the Mk 40 Mod 0 has @ non-integral bulkhead tube, The igniter of the Mod 3 motor differs from that of the Mods 0 and 1 motors in that the igniter has been modified to in- corporate a carried, frangible case in lieu of the blowout plug and the squib is located on the periphery of the case in- stead of the center of the case. The ‘M230 has the same configuration, weight and center of gravity as the M151 war- head, Standard M151 metel parts are filled with an inert filler material having the same density as Composition B4 to manufacture this warhead, Functioning: 8. Ignition, Functioning of the 2. 75- in, rocket with an M230 warhead begins when the fring circuit switch is closed, Current passes through the launcher firing contact to the igniter in the rocket motor, This current generates the heat necessary to initiate the igniter charge, which ignites the propellant grain, Com- buation gases from the burning propellant pressurizes the chamber and exhaust through the nozzle, providing the unequal forces required for rocket thrust. b, Fin Operation, The thrust of the nozzle exhaust blows off the fin retainer and releases the fins. Upon clearing the launcher, the fins are opened by the force of the fin actuating piston pushing on the heels of the fina, The fing are held by the crosshead of the piston at an angle of 46° with the axis of the moto: tube, Fuze Functioning. The rocket fuze M435 is entirely inert. @. Rocket Functioning. The warhead is entirely inert and Is used for practice only.‘Tabulated Data: Warhead model ‘Type Weight (fuzed) Length (w/o fuze) ~ Filler: Type - Weight Body material - Color Fuze - *DODAC (fuze) ----- Packing box: Weight w/contents - Dimensions Cube M230 Practice 9.4 1b 12.9 in, Inert material 2,8 Ib (1044 g) Iron Blue w/white markings M435, 1340-J318 127 lb 62-13/16 in. x 8-11/16 in, x9-1/2 in. 3.6 118 Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ scG DOT shipping class --------- DoT designation ----- Field storage DODAC ---- Drawing nurber Temperature limits: 1. 2C (12) ROCKET AMMU- NITION WITH INERT LOADED PROJECTILES Group B 1340-H828 9242550 -85° to +150°F {-53. 35° to +64. 9°C) “65° to +150°F (-53. 85° to +84, 9°C) 1 per fiber container; 4 containers per wooden box TM 43-0001-30 Packing box: Weight w/contents ~ 59.0 Ib Dimensions - 20-13/16 in, x 8-1/4 in, x 9-3/82 in.) Cube --. 0.9 £3 Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ SCG ~=--===---- N/A DOT shipping class =-~-~~=n=" N/A DOT designation -- NON-EXPLOSIVE AMMUNITION Field storage *DODAC Drawing number Packing for complete round ------------ N/A 1340-H831 9221080 1 rocket consisting of Warhead, M230 w/Fuze M435 and Rocket Motor Mk 40, Mod 1 per fiber con- tainer; 4 containers per wooden box Motor (Mk 40 Mod 3) - 9220803 Packing: Inner (rocket) PA 47 weeeennn== 9235961 Outer (warhead section w/fuze/ motor) -----~--~ 9230114, 9235841 References: SC 1340/98-IL TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1340-222-34 *See appropriate supply catalog for indivi- dual NSN's pertaining to this (these) DODAG(s),TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, PRACTICE, 2. 75-INCH W/INERT WARHEAD WTU-1/B ‘Type Classification: Std AMCTCM or OTCM 36841 and 9153, Use: ‘This warhead is used for training and support testing of other rocket components, Description: &. The WTU-1/B warhead ig an inert slug warhead having the same shape, weight and center of gravity as the standard M161 warhead, The warhead does not contain a faze. b This warhead simulates flight and trajectory characteristics of the M161 warhead, Differences between Models: N/A Functioning: a Functioning of the 2. 76-in. rocket begina when the firing circuit switch is closed, Current passes through the launcher firing contact to the igniter in the rocket motor, Thie current generates the heat necessary to initiate the igniter charge, which ignites the propelling grain. Com- bustion gases from the burning propellant pressurize the chamber and exhauat through the nozzle, providing the unequal forces required for rocket thrust. b. ‘The thrust of the nozzle exhaust blows off the fin retainer and releases the fins, Upon clearing the launcher, the fing are opened by the force of the fin actuating piston pushing on the heele of the fing. The fins are held by the crosshead of the piston at an angle of 45° with the ade of the motor tube. 3-23TM 43-0001-30 Tabulated Data: - WTU-1/B - Practice - 8.7 1b Warhead model - Length 16 in, Body material --- Gray tron Color ~ Blue with white markings Packing - - - 1 per fiber container; 4 containers per wooden box Packing box: Weight w/contents ~~ 59 Ib (26550 g) Dimensions - 20-13/16 in, x 8-1/4 in, x 9-8/82 in, Cube --------- 0,8 3-24 *DODAC --------- 1340-H663 Drawing number ---- 2618015 Drawings: Warhead metal parts assembly ~~~ 656195 Packing (inner) -- - 9231003 Packing (outer) 8888110 & 9230114 References: TM 9-1340-222-20 ‘TM 9~1340-222-84 SC 1340/98-IL ‘See appropriate supply catalog for indi- vidual NSN'a pertaining to thie (these) DODAC(s).TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, FLARE, 2. 75-INCH W/M257 ILLUMINATING WARHEAD WARHEAD 2.76 ROCKET FLARE M25? = l tawyarD ae CANDLE END CAP PILOT PARACHUTE + CABLE a8" + EXPLOSIVE CHARGE DROGUE PARACHUTE (aaa FUZE ASSY. DROGUE RISER ‘BORON PELLETS: } DRAG PLATE XPLOSIVE CHARGE eusuen PLATE IGNITER Assy. pusuen e USHER PLATE asec, DELAY ‘ARD#0~0524 Type Classification: STD, LCC-A, TT, HQDA, Jan 76 Use: To provide helicopters with target Mluminating capability from a safe standoff distance in a hostile environment, Description: &, This low-spin folding-fin atroraft rocket (LSFFAR) is an air-to-ground rocket primarily deployed from rotary-wing and other low-speed aircraft, b, The M257 illuminating warhead con- sists of an ignition system, flare, main parachute, drogue parachute assembly, and an integral fuze and delay assembly, The warhead 18 enclosed in an aluminum case. & The setback-actuated fixed time integral fuze provides a standoff distance of approximately 8,000 meters. The arming fuze and delay assembly is actuated by motor acceleration, a. The rocket motor is described in Chapter 5. Differences between Model N/A Functioning: The rocket with warhead, flare, M267, 1s fired from helicopter with 3-25TH 43-0001-30 standard 2,75-in, motor Mk 40 to attain elevation between 2000 and 4000 ft at 3000 m downrange. Upon rocket launch, the M442 fuze arms upon accleration (17 G's approxi- mately required), After 1.5 seconds (at motor burnout) the fuze functions, initiating delay train. After nine seconds, delay ig- nites first expulsion charge in fuze assem- bly. Gas pressure forces pusher plate forward, shears pin, separates motor and adapter section from remainder of warhead. Rocket velocity 1s now 800 fps approximately. b. The deflector plate, attached by cable to motor adapter, is extended into airstream, deflects path of motor and adap- ter. Pusher plate, attached to drogue chute, deploys drogue. Rocket warhead velocity then decreases to 200 fps, approximately, during next two seconds, e Upon deployment of drogue chute, the gas generator is activated by pull on lanyard attached to drogue, After two sec- onds, the gas generator functions the second expulsion charge located in retainer block of drogue housing. Gas pressure forces pusher plate forward, shearing pins and separating drogue housing from main chute insert and candle assembly, @ The pusher plate is attached by a threadline to the pilot chute. The pilot chute ie deployed, and, in turn, pulle bag off main chute, The main chute now deploys the steel cable which {s attached to the main chute shroud lines on one end, and, in turn, pulle a lanyard attached to candle igniter assembly. @. The pull on the lanyard rotates a bellorank, releasing the firing pin. The firing pin fires a rifle primer, which fires boron pellets, The boron pellets ignite a propellant wafer. Propellant ignites the candle. Ignition gases pressurize nose cap, blowing it free. 3-26 {, The candle, suspended from the main chute is now burning. During the firet 15 seconds, the igniter housing is burned away. The candle descende at 15 fps, burns for 100 seconds with a minimum light output of one million candle power (CP). Mk40, Mod 3 2,75-in. nominal 68,22 in, (w/whd) 21, 8 Ib (w/whd) Performance: Operating tempera- ture mits ----- -25° to +140°F (-31. 38° to +89. 40°C) 1600 fps (488 mps) M257 Flare Aluminum Olive drab w/white markings 2. 75-in. 31, 5-in. 10,8 Ib 120 sec nominal 1 mil cp min Parachute descent rate ~ 16 fps approx Magnesium Sodium Nitrate 5,44 Ib (2.47 kx) Composition --~-- M442 Setback actuated, fixed time 1. in,Length: Overall = 3. 1-in, Weight 0.6 Ib Arming time 1.1 see Packing ------ 1 warhead per fiber container, 1 motor per fiber container, unassembled Box: Weight w/contents (6 fiber containers w/S warheads and 8 motors, unassembled) 131 Ib (58950 g) Dimensions ~ 46-3/16 in, x 11-7/8 in, x 9-9/82 in, Cubic contents (with fiber container) - TM 43-0001-30 Shipping and storage data: Storage class/ 8CG---------- 1, 2G (08) DOT shipping class --------- DOT designation ----- ROCKET AMMU- NITION WITH ILLUMINATING PROJECTILE Field storage=- Group D 1940-H180 Drawings: Warhead loading assembly --- 7 U 48300 Packing (inner). 7 U 100281 Paoking(outer) -- 8883479 References: TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1340-222-34 Change 2 3-27TM 43-0001-30 ROCKET, 2. 76-INCH, SMOKE SCREENING WP, M269 L FUZE SUPPORT bunsTER Type Classification: STD AMCTCM or OTCM 08786008 Use: ‘This rocket 1a used to provide a protec- tive smoke screen. A group of rockets will provide a smoke screen for approximately five minutes. It is usually deployed from low apeed rotary-wing aircraft, Description: The rocket warhead M269 consists of an aluminum casing, an internal canister assembly and a mechanical fuze with delay charge. The canister assembly consists of ‘Wr wicks CONEPIN NOSE CONE ARDBO-0525 ten white phosphorous (WP) filled sub- munitions, & central burster, and a pyro- technic delay detonator system, The canister is 2-1/2-in, in diameter and 16-in, long with a rear end plate containing a central burster tube and a forward end plate containing a WP filling port and a Closure plug, The submunitions are per- forated steel sheet formed into two sets of five pie shaped containers packed with fiberglass, The fiberglass serves as a matrix for physically holding the WP and it restricts the flow of WP during funo- tioning to produce a greater than five min smoke source, The central burater is primacord, The pyrotechnic delay detona- tor system initiates the burster, The M446 fuze is a mechanical escapement 3-29TM 43-0001-30 type with a 4-1/2 second pyrotechnic delay, arming on acceleration and functioning at deceleration. The warhead base is exter- nally threaded for attachment to a standard Mk 40 Mod 3 motor. Functioning: When the rocket motor ie actuated the fuze is armed, Six seconde after launch the fuze actuates the expulsion charge to eject the canister assembly out the nose of the warhead, approximately 2500 m down range. This charge also ignites the central burster in the canister assembly, which after a 0,25 second delay, initiates the bureter charge. When the burater charge functions, it ruptures the canister and dis~ perses the submunitions. Dabulated Data: Rocket: Model M259 White phosphorous 19. 6 Ib (motor + whd) 62,9 in. (motor + whd) 2,75 in. M446 0.6 tb (272 g) Mechanical-setback actuated fixed time Warhead: Weight 8,76 Ib 2,75 in, 25.6 in, White phosphorous 3.5 Ib (1.59 kg) Temperature Umit: Firing ---- Packing --------- Packing box: Weight -- Dimensions Cube ~40° to +150°F (-39, 6° to +64, 9°C) 4 rockets consisting of Warhead, Smoke, WP, M259 with rocket motor per fiber container; 4 containers per i wooden box : 135. 0 Ib 72-4/5 in. x 8-3/4 in. x 9-8/2 in. 3.5 £8 Shipping and Storage Data: Storage class/ s8cG - DOT shipping class ------- DOT designation- - Field storage --- DODAC Drawing number References: TM 9-1055-460-14 TM 9-1090-202-12 TM 9-1090-203-12 TM 8-1300-206 TM 9-1340-222-20 TM 9-1840-222-34 TM 750-244-5-1 1, 2H (12) ROCKET AMMUNI- TION W/SMOKE PROJECTILES EXPLOSIVE A AND FLAMMABLE LABELS REQUIRED Group C : 1340-H116 D90-1-332ROCKET, DUAL PURPOSE, 2. 75-INCH HE W/WARHEAD, M247 TERS ES bg seneceees SEKI eeetetantane eS oeSek FUZE ROCKET PIBD xm4ze e Ch ficatios LP 9354, LP-U 04736108 Use: To meet the needs of simultaneously defeating enemy armor and personnel, Deseription: A low-spin folding-fin aircraft rocket (LSF FAR), air-to-ground primarily de- ployed from rotary-wing and other low- speed aircraft, The warhead section configuration matches the weight and flight characteristics of the M161 HE warhead. The fragmentating body is a take-off from the M229 HE war- head. The shaped charge section is the copper liner core which was developed for @ light antitank weapon (LAW). LESKS x - 1800 - 1870 Ib Impulse (77*F)--- 1600 Ib/sec Motor burnout Range-- 1800 ft (397 m) Velocity 2425 fps Launch spin rate - 10 rps Launcher ext (64.5 in. babe): Velocity ------ 148 fps. Acceleration, G 60 - 70 95 - 100 NOSIH AA-2 Extruded double base, ethyl- cellulose inhibited, cartridge loaded 7b Configuration: 8-point internal. burning star Temperature limits Storage ------- -65° to +165°F (-53. 35°to +78, 15°C) Operation ------ -50° to +150°F (-45° to +64. 9°C) 1340-H365 Case: white w/brown band near head, black markinga Packing --------- 1 motor w/propellant grain, coated stabil- izer rod, igniter and fin asay in fiber con- tainer; 6 containers per wooden box (when packed separately from warheads) Packing box: Weight w/contenta 46 Ib Dimensions 48-5/8 in. x 11-7/8 in, x 9-9/82 in, Cube --------~ 2.9 £8 Shipping and storage data: Storage cless/ scG--- DOT shippingTM 43-0001-90 APPENDIX A REFERENCES A-1, Administrative Publications @. Army Regulations Dictionary of United States Army Terms. +4... 11+ seeeeee AR 310-25 Authorized Abbreviations and Brevity Codes . AR.310-60 2. Pamphlets Index of Administrative Publications. DA Pam 310-1 (Microfiche only} Index of Blank Forms DA Pam8i0-2 (Microfiche only} Index of Doctrinal Training and Organizational Publications. DA Pam 310-8 (Microfiche only) Index of Technical Publications (Includes: Equipment Identification Liste, Lubrication Order, Modification Work Orders, Supply Bulletins, Supply Catalogs, Supply Manuals, Technical Bulletins, Technical Manuals and ‘Technical Publications Rescinded for Active Army Use But valid For USAR, ARNG, or FMSVIL Programs. DA Pam 810-4 (Microfiche only} A-2, Forms Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms DA Form 2028 A-3. Doctrinal, Training and Organizational Publications TM 3-1055-218-12 tional, Repair Parts and Special Toole List}: Launcher, Rocket: 66MM, 4-Tube, M202A1 {NSN 1065-00-021-3009) TM 3-1055-456-12 Operator, Organizational, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual {Including Repair Parte and Special ‘Tools List With Depot Maintenance Allowance): 2.75-Inch Aircraft-Rocket Launchers M158A1, M200 and M200A 1 (Used ‘TM 9-1056-460-19&P tar: 7.62MM Machine Gun 2.75-Inch Rocket Launch: M21 (NSN 1090-00-923-5971) {Used on UH-1B and UH-1C Helicopters) Aviation Unit Maintenance Manual: Armament Subsystem, Helicopter: 7.62MM Machine Gun/40 MM Grenade Launcher: M28A1 (NSN 1090-00-194-3071) (Used on AH-1G Helicopter} . 1 oi ‘TM 9-1090-202-12 ‘TM 9-1090-203-12 ‘TM 9-1800-200 TM 9-1800-206TM 43-0001-30. Organizational Maintenance Manual: Rocket Launcher M180 ‘WiSubcaliber 36-MM Practice Rocket M73 . Operator's Manual for 66MM Light Antitank Weapon M721 and M72A2 with Coupler and Practice Rocket Launcher with M73 Practice Rocket . Organizational Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parte and Special Tools List): 2.75-Inch Low Spin, Folding Fin Aireraft Rockets: 66MM, TOW Light Anti-tank Weapon Systems: 8.5-Inch Rockets and M3A2E1 Rocket Motor (JATO} . Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List] For 2.75-Inch Low Spin, Folding Pin Aircraft Rockete; 66MM Light Antitank Weapon Systems, 3,5-Inch Rockets and M3A2E1 Rocket Motor (JA TO) Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parte and Special Tools Lis Military Pyrotechnics Destruction of Conventional Ammunition and I TM 9-1340-203-20 + TM 9-1340-214-10 TM 9-1840-222-20 «TM 9-1840-222-34 TM 9-1870-208-84&P Conventional Munitions to Prevent Enemy Use. ........0..0.0005 tieteeeeee ‘TM 750-244-5-1 b. Technical Bulletins Munitions Suspended or Restricted ............... be eeeeenee Pee bene eee ‘TB 9-1800-385-1 A-5. Supply Catalogs Ammunition and Explosives: Classes 1805 through 1820. Amununition and Explosives: Classes 1340 through 1398 SC 1308/30-EL, SC 1840/98-IL And