These cartridges are of rimless type . They are generally fired from
9mm sub calibre adapter 219 as a training device for 84mm Carl
Gustaf.Unlike cartridge SA 9mm Ball , tracer bullet has a cavity in
which tracer and igniter composition are filled . Massess of these
compositions are 0.150 g and 0.08g respectively.
On firing, the igniter composition takes flash from propellant
and transmits it to tracer composition.Ignition of tracer composition
leaves a luminous trail throughout the trajectory of the bullet.Igniter
composition gets ignited at a distance from the muzzle end of the
weapon.Due to this,muzzle of the weapon .
Specifications
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Toatal length of round. : 29.7 mm
Mass : 9.5 g
Mass of propellant : 0.170 to 0.178g
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Mean velocity : 300 m/s
Accuracy : Mean figure of merit
for 5 series shall be
max.15 cms.
Tractor functioning : Min.2 seconds
Individual 215 MPa No
single sound to exceed
218 MPa
SPECIAL FEATURES
Annulus of the cap is varnished with red colour vanish for easy
identification of the round .percussion cap is of stinoxide type.
is defence rather than attack.
QUALITY
Various strict quality measures are adopted during all stages of
manufacture/assembly.Proof is carried out for consistency,hangfire,
determination of flight and time of funtioning.
SAFETY
The cartridge are absolutely safe. Sensitivity and insensitivity
tests are carried out for caps.
SHELF LIFE
The shelf life of ammunition is 5 to 7 years.
PACKING
Packing consists of inner and outer packages . Inner pakages is
Carton 20A Which takes 20 rds.and 60mm caps with holder. he carton
is wrapped With label 993.14 such cartons are packed in one steel
Box-h1A and 4 such boxes are packed in a steel carrier 6A.
STOWAGE DIMENSION
Package dimensions : 667x327x205 mm
Gross weight : 39kg(approx.)
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Compatibility group : S
Hazard division : 1.4
Fire fighting classification : 4
cannot be detected easily by enemy troops.
