Incendiary, M1


Used by M2 and M85 machine guns. For incendiary effect, especially against aircraft.

Upon impact with a hardened or armored target, the incendiarycomposition bursts into flame and will ignite any flammable material.

Incendiary composition: 34 grains (2.2 g) IM 11

The cartridge is identified by a blue bullet tip.

Type Classification: OBS - MSR 11756003

 

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