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120mm MORTAR IR-ILL M535A1

Region
France
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
The bomb consists of a two-piece projectile. The forward part houses the illuminating payload,while the parachute is lodged in the rearsection. The bomb is fitted with a time fuze. The standard propelling charge set consists of a primary cartridge and 6 equal charge increments. The round has a range in excess of 7km. The infrared illuminating composition is visible in the IR spectrum from 0.7 to 1.2 microns with a minimal signature in the visible spectrum. The pyrotechnic composition is REACH compliant. The 120mm
illuminating bomb is designed foruse in 120mm smooth bore towed mortars. The round is used to produce illumination of a specific point or area of operations in the nearinfrared for use of night vision goggles.