U.S. Army 60mm illumination Mortar Ammo Disassembly M2 M19 M224 Mortars #military #bullet #unboxing

Published on February 22, 2024
Duration: 0:58

This video provides a detailed disassembly of U.S. Army 60mm illumination mortar rounds, specifically the M83A3 and M83A3E1 variants. It visually demonstrates the removal of components like the nose fuse, time fuse assembly, ignition cartridge, and propellant increments. The breakdown highlights the internal structure of this inert ordnance, emphasizing safe handling and identification of key parts compatible with M2, M19, and M224 mortars.

Quick Summary

The video details the disassembly of U.S. Army 60mm M83A3 and M83A3E1 illumination mortar rounds. Key steps include removing the nose fuse to reveal the M65A1 time fuse assembly, unscrewing the tail fin, and carefully extracting the ignition cartridge with pliers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing and Identification of 60mm Illumination Rounds
  2. 00:13M83A3 Round Disassembly: Fuse and Tail Section
  3. 00:25Ignition Cartridge Removal from Tail Fin Assembly
  4. 00:34M83A3E1 Fuse and Propellant Increment Breakdown
  5. 00:50Final Component Separation: Tail Boom and Main Body

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of 60mm illumination mortar rounds are shown being disassembled?

The video demonstrates the disassembly of two variants of U.S. Army 60mm illumination mortar rounds: the M83A3 and the M83A3E1. These are inert ordnance examples used for educational purposes.

What are the main components revealed during the M83A3 mortar round disassembly?

During the M83A3 disassembly, the video shows the removal of the nose fuse, revealing the M65A1 time fuse assembly. The tail fin section is also removed, allowing access to the ignition cartridge and propellant increments.

Which mortar systems are compatible with the 60mm illumination rounds shown?

The 60mm illumination mortar rounds, like the M83 series, are compatible with standard U.S. military mortar systems including the M2, M19, and M224 mortars.

How is the ignition cartridge removed from the mortar round?

The ignition cartridge, which functions as the primer, is carefully removed from the center of the tail fin assembly using pliers after the tail section has been unscrewed.

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