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The ground burst simulator, M115A2, (Figure 5-5) is used to create battle noises and flash effects during training. It produces a high-pitched whistle that lasts 2 to 4 seconds. The detonation produces a flash and loud report.
M115A2 artillery simulator-Bursting canister: This six inch cardboard tube contained 60 grams of "flash powder". It was initiated by a "pull string" friction fuse, with an average delay of 6-12 seconds. It was loud, bright, and smoky. Unfortunately, the delay was so long that the critical element of surprise was often lost. The 60-gram charge was also much too powerful.
SIMULATOR, PROJECTILE, GROUND BURST, M115A2, NSN 1370-00-752-8126, Part Number 7549246. It produces a high-pitch whistle and flash of light followed by a loud report. The body of this devise consists of a closed paper cylinder containing approximately 2 ounces of photoflash powder. A whistle assembly, to one side of which is attached a safety fuze, protrude s from one end. Its overall length is 7.13 inches, and its diameter is approximately 2.25 inches. A Fuze Lighter, M3A1, is taped along the side of the body and is connected to the safety fuze. The whistle assembly is a paper tube containing slow burning po wder. The fuze lighter consists of a double pull cord, a cellulose nitrate coating on phosphorus coated wire, and ignition composition.
Markings:
SIMILATOR, 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 similator in the throwing hand. With the other hand jerk the cord, then immediately throw the device. There is a five to 10 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 the ground free of projectible objects. Dry leaves and grass may be ignited within a radius of several feet.
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