Description
A 105 mm M314A2 illuminating projectile for use in 105 mm howitzers (such as the M101, and Light Gun, used in Australian army service). The projectile is 475 mm long and has a diameter of 105 mm. It is fitted with a M520 A1 nose fuze. The outside of the projectile is painted white with a 28 mm wide brown band around the body 135 mm from the front nose fuze hole. There is a 20 mm copper driving band located 27 mm above the base. There is no base plate inserted.
Contextual Description
Australian Vietnam War munitions produced by the Maribyrnong Explosives Factory in Victoria.
Details
Accession Number
REL22792
Manufactured by
Maribyrnong Munitions Factory
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Measurement
Length: 475 mm
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