Name: Cartridge, 90 mm: Blank M394
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<h2>Armament</h2><p>M36 Cannon on M47 series MBTs; M41 Cannon on M48 series MBTs up to (and including) M48A3 .</p><h2>Development</h2><p>The 90 mm Blank M394 is mainly used to produce battlefield sound effects for training purposes. It may also be used for saluting purposes. Many countries employ locally produced 90 mm blank charges or utilise refilled spent cases for the same purpose.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>The 90 mm Blank M394 consists of a shortened cartridge case known as the M27 (brass) or M27B1 (aluminium). The case is filled with a mixture of black powder and potassium nitrate weighing 794 g which, when ignited by a base-mounted M1A2 percussion primer, produces a loud report, smoke and flash. The charge is sealed inside the case by a polystyrene closing cup.</p><h2>Authorised fuzes</h2><p>None involved Equivalent rounds ITALY</p><p>ITALY</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Simmel Difesa SpA</p><p>Type: M394 Blank</p><p>Description: Standard US specifications</p>

The Cartridge, 90 mm: Blank M394 is the 90 mm Blank M394 consists of a shortened cartridge case known as the M27 (brass) or M27B1 (aluminium).

The case is filled with a mixture of black powder and potassium nitrate weighing 794 g which, when ignited by a base-mounted M1A2 percussion primer, produces a loud report, smoke and flash. The charge is sealed inside the case by a polystyrene closing cup. The 90 mm Blank M394 is mainly used to produce battlefield sound effects for training purposes. It may also be used for saluting purposes. Many countries employ locally produced 90 mm blank charges or utilise refilled spent cases for the same purpose. Compatible platforms include m36 Cannon on M47 series MBTs; M41 Cannon on M48 series MBTs up to (and including) M48A3.

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Cartridge, 90 mm: Blank M394

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