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 PRINT DOCUMENT |
| Estimated Mass | Red : 12.88 grams Green : 13.43 grams White : 12.00 grams |
| Net expl content | Red : 6.526 grams Green : 6.026 grams White : 4.026 grams |
| Length of cartg | 39.0-0.2 mm |
| Diameter | 16.6-0.1 mm |
| Height of burst | 60 m |
| Duration of burning | 3.5 sec (min) |
| Weapon | 13 mm 1A hand projector |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
Cartridge 16 mm belongs to the family of signalling ammunition. These are used extensively in battle field for communication, locating position and distress signalling, coded communication.
Cartridge 16 mm is very handy signal. Ammunition fired from a 13 mm hand projector where the ammunition is screwed and fired by triggering. It is used by land, navy and airforce personal for all purpose of signalling.
Packed in a pouch containing 6 cartridges, 2 of each colour alongwith projector. Very handy to carry and operate. Easy night identification.
Quality Assurance System on the product is based in accordance with ISO Standard ISO-9001 IS-2500/BS-6000 Related JSS/BIS/IND (ME) store specn./drawings.
The ammunition is safe in all respects during handling storage and transportation.
Ammunition is produced to a tight AQL. The ammunition has achieved a high degree of reliability.
Packing consists of inner and outer packages. 6 cartgs. are packed in polythene bag and hermetically sealed. Four polythene bags are packed in a carton. 8 such cartons are thus packed in a steel box hermetically sealed. 4 such steel boxes thus packed in a carrier. Weight – 27.5 Kgs.
667 mm x 327 mm x 205 mm. Holding 768 cartgs.
| Compatibility | G |
| Hazard division | 1.2 |
| Fire fighting | 2 |
Ordnance Factory Board
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Government of India
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