155MM ROUND WITH HE-FRAG
The 155mm High-Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG) round is a standard artillery munition designed for use with modern howitzer systems. Featuring a robust steel body filled with TNT, it delivers destructive fragmentation impact against infantry, vehicles, and fortified positions. Paired with modular propellant charges, the M107 provides flexible range adjustment, ensuring precision, reliability, and superior firepower in both offensive and defensive operations.
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155MM ROUND WITH HE-FRAG |
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DESCRIPTION |
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The round with a 155 equivalent projectile is intended for defeating hostile troops located either in the open or in field-type shelters, defeating and suppressing bunkers and other field-type fortifications, attacking artillery units and destroying armored vehicles, breaching minefields and entanglements, and destroying hostile rear areas, junctions, headquarters, and troop concentrations. |
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Key Specifications |
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Projectile Details: |
This shell is filled with TNT and weighs approximately 42.9 kg including the fuse. It features a copper rotating band and is designed to defeat troops and field shelters. |
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Propellant Charges: |
Next to the projectile are bag-type propellant chargesused to launch the shell from 155mm howitzers. |
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Performance: |
a maximum range of roughly 14,800 meters depending on the charge used. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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REDUCE CHARGE |
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Caliber |
155 mm |
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Type of charge |
Full Charge |
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Weight of projectile (fuzed) |
42.95 kg |
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Weight of charge |
6.7 kg |
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Muzzle velocity |
574 m/s |
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Max. range |
14,800 m |
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Safe operating temperature |
from -40°C to +50°C |
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FULL CHARGE |
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Caliber |
155 mm |
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Type of charge |
Reduce Charge |
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Weight of projectile (fuzed) |
44.44 kg |
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Weight of charge |
2.9 kg |
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Muzzle velocity |
380 m/s |
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Max. range |
9,800 m |
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Safe operating temperature |
from -40°C to +50°C |
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