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CANDLE SMOKE GROUND

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CANDLE SMOKE GROUND


WEAPON: 84mm Carl Gustaf M 3

SALIENT FEATURES:

  • The Shell contains a special smoke composition based on titanium tetra chloride
  • The longitudinal projection in the Shell body make the smoke composition follow the spin of the Shell giving the Shell stability in the flight.
  • The fuze have function both on direct impact with nose and at small angle of impact.
  • Smoke does not cause fire and leaves no harmful residues on the ground.

TECHNICAL DATA

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:

Muzzle velocity:                       240 m/s    Carrying load

Effective range against             1300m (Container with 2 rounds) 8kg

Instantaneous smoke

 

Weights:

Complete round   3.1 kg

Shell 2.2 kg

Bursting charges                              0.8 kg

Propellant charges                         0.4 kg

 

PERFORMANCE

Muzzle velocity                           240± 60 m/s

Range                                          900±80 meters

Accuracy (Std deviation)           ≤ 25m

Functional Temp Range              -40°C to+ 60°C