artillery simulator
Report a Mistake- Object Number 20070067-431
- Event 1945-1989 Cold War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer DEI
- Date Made 1972/12/
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - United States of America
- Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
- Sub-category Armament, ammunition
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1972/12/01
- Latest 1972/12/31
- Brand Name / Model M115A2
- Inscription SIMULATOR, PROJECTILE, GROUND BURST M115A2-FIRING INSTRUCTIONS Remove safety clip from igniter. Carefully pull off cap until cord is free of container. To fire, grasp the shell burst simulator in the throwing hand. With the other hand jerk the cord, then immediately throw the device. There is a five to ten second delay from the time the cord is jerked until the device explodes. HAZARD: Personnel closer than 15 yards may be struck by burning paper fragments. The explosive violence is such that gravel, sticks, etc., may be projected at a dangerously high velocity. Therefore care should be taken to see that the device is thrown on ground that is free of projectible objects Dry leaves and grass may be ignited within a radius of several feet. DEI-26-24 12/7
- Materials Cardboard
- Service Component United States Army
- Measurements Length 18.2 cm, Outside Diameter 4.3 cm