The cartridge SA 7.62mm tracer M-62 is used for location of target /trajectory during night , incendiary effect and signalling purposes and to be fired from

		 -Semi Automatic Rifle 
		 -Light Matchine Gun
		 -Medium Machine Gun

it is fired by small arms of the infantry section ans consists of a cartridge case containing a suitable propellant charge,a primer at the base end to ignite the propellant and abullet fitted at the mouth of the cartridge case.The cartridge which causes the desired damage at the target is most basic and important element of any weapon system.

Specifications

CHARACTERSTICS

 
Velocity				: 817 plus or minus 9 m/s.
 
 
Pressure				: Not more than 348 MPa
 
 
Consistency[MFM]			: Not more than 190 mm at 550m
 
 
Functioning				: Satisfactory performance 
                                            at extreme   temperature
                                            condition [220 k to 395 k]

 
Mass                                    : 23.392 to 25.4 grams
 
 
Length                                  : 71.12 to 0.76 mm
 
 
Maximum range                           : 4000 metres
 
 
Cartridge case                          : Rimless brass
 
 
Power charge                            : Ball powder

CHARACTERISTICS

Strict quality measures are adopted with modern technique of statistical quality control during various stages of production. The cartridge case as well as other components are proved/inspected seperately in emptystage before being released for filling ,assembly and packing .Added to this each lot is proved for Ballistic and functional tests in assosiation with service Quality Assurance Agency representative of users.The cartridges SA 7.62 mm Tracer M-62 are filled and assembled in lots of sizes 1.5 to 2 lakhs.it meets the specifications laid down for ball M-62.

SAFETY

RELIABILITY

-The cartridge has got a high angle of fire and is capable of high
 degree of accuracy  
-The cartridge has got a capability to function in weapon both new 
 and old encountered in service
-The cartridge has got a capability to function at specified 
 requirements in all climatic and environmental  conditions

SHELF LIFE

PACKING

  
--------------------------------------------------------------------
                  QTY/BOX        QTY/CARRIER       WEIGHT OF CARRIER 
                                                   PACKED AMMUNITION     
---------------------------------------------------------------------
CTN pkd.           600 Rds.	   2400 Rds.		80 kg
Belted             235 RDs.        40Rds.		41 kg

This carrier provides protection during transportation and storage

STOWAGE DIMENSION

CTN  Packed Carrier 6 A/L       -667x327x205 mm
Belted carriers  7 A/L          -428x300x206 mm 

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

The ammunition is classified in compatibility group      :S

Hazard division                                          :1.4

Fire fighting classification                             :4

UN NO.				        		 : 0012