152 mm l-152-F-VMZ ROUND WITH l-152-VMZ ILLUMINATING PROJECTILE

152 mm M52-R-VMZ ROUND WITH l-152-VMZ ILLUMINATING PROJECTILE

Full charge NSN : 1320-50-001-5838

Reduced charge NSN : 1320-50-001-5839

It is designed for sudden illumination of separate targets and areas occupied by the enemy, during combat at night or under reduced visibility. The rounds are also used for illumination of objects which are attacked by tanks or motorized infantry, for line-of-march indication, or as light reference points and signalling means.

CHARACTERISTICS
Type of charge	Full	Reduced
Weight of projectile, kg	41,950	41,950
Weight of charge, kg	16,360	12,010
Luminous intensity, cd	≥1 000 000	≥1 000 000
Rate of descent, m/s	7,5… 9,5	7,5… 9,5
Burning time, s	≥50	≥50
Muzzle velocity m/s	652	509
Max. range, m	16720	12820
Safe operational temperature range,	°C -40…50	-40…50
WEAPON SYSTEM
D-20 howitzer
2S3 self-propelled howitzer and its modifications
PACKING
Dimensions, mm	835x488x280	835x488x280
1 round per case
Gross weight, kg	80	75