84 MM HE ROUND

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Total length of ammunition	380 mm
Total mass of ammunition	3.1 kgs
Mass of projectile	2.3 kgs
Propellant (ACM)	0.4 kg
Explosive filling in primer (cap)	0.13 gms (Composition VH 2 & Zirconium)
Explosive filling in Igniter	15.0 gms (Composition Z47B & NC 110)
Explosive filling in Projectile	0.40 kg
Explosive filling in Fuze	3.08 gms
Net explosive content	803.36 gms.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS :

Muzzle velocity	240 m/s
Practical firing range upto	1000 m
Time of flight to 700 m	3.4 sec

SPECIAL FEATURES :
The weapon is of recoilless type and can be fired from the shoulder. It is assembled with a dual purpose fuze. On bursting of the projectile, the steel balls 850 (Nos) act as splinters.

SAFETY :
The fuze does not get armed unless it is spun at 3500 rpm and thus the ammunition is safe during all stages of operation, storage and transport.

RELIABILITY :
Due to its sound design and careful manufacture, the ammunition is very reliable for use in combat field environment.

SHELF LIFE :
The shelf life of the ammunition is 10 years

PACKING :
Two rounds are packed in twin containers made up of injection moulded tube of high density polyethylene. Three such twin containers (total 6 rounds) are packed in one wooden crate.

STOWAGE DIMENSION :

Packing box size	660 mm x 463 mm x 356 mm
Gross weight	40.0 kgs
Net weight	24.6 kgs
Volume	0.108 cu.m

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION :

Compatibility group	F
Hazard division	1.2
Fire fighting class	2