ADR155-GBZ5-C
ADR155-GBZ5-C is ADOR’s 155mm M3A1 Zone-5 Propellant Bag based on 200gr / m2 high quality cotton weaving, coated with a specially formulated chemical compound to prevent residue in chamber / breech.
The M3A1 Zone-5 Propelling Charge is a separate loading charge used in 155mm howitzers for firing in Zones 1 through 5. The M3A1 Propelling Charge consists of approximately 5.50 pounds of propellant including a base charge and four unequal increments loaded in cloth bags. The hags are fastened together with four cloth straps sewn to the base and tied on top of Increment 5. Charge M3A1 is assembled without flash reducer pads. Charge M3A1 includes 3 flash reducer pads containing potassium nitrate or potassium sulphate. The igniter charge of the M3A1 is 3.5 ounces of clean burning igniter (CBI) in a red cloth bag sewn to the rear of the base section. The igniter charge of the M3 is 3 ounces of black powder.
ADR155-GBZ5-C 155mm M3A1 Propellant Bags have a shelf life of 5 and 10 years for uncontrolled and controlled storage conditions respectively.
Compatible Howitzer / Cannons: M1, M1A1, M45, M126 M126A1, M185, M199
