Nitrocellulose-based mortar propelling charge containers are the combat-proven standard on all U.S. mortar ammunition.
Advantages include:
- Elimination of hangfires associated with in-bore residue
- Moisture resistant
- Proven performance in a wide range of climatic conditions -40° F (-40° C) to 140° F (60° C)
- Consistent muzzle velocity, resulting in increased accuracy
- Extended shelf-life
- Combat-proven
