105 mm Howitzer M314A2 Illuminating Projectile Accession Number: REL22792

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
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Munition
Measurement
Length: 475 mm
Date Made
1973
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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