M183 Demolition Charge Assembly. The M183 Demolition Charge Assembly is designated by various nomenclatures as follows: - Model designation - M183. - Department of Defense identification code (DODIC) - M757. - National Stock No (NSN) - 8140-00-089-8614 - UN Serial number (code) - 0048.
The M183 charge is designed to create high explosive power when destroying obstacles, structures, anti-tank embankments, etc.
The basis of the charge is a tarpaulin bag M85, which contains 16 blocks of explosive Composition C4 (blocks M112). In the middle compartment of the bag there are 4 sets of ignition (designed to transmit detonation from the detonating cord to charges M112 or other similar charges). Two sets of M183 are packed in a wooden box, gross weight: 25.86 kg. Components of the bag M85: - Has three internal compartments, divided by tarpaulin partitions. - In the two outer compartments - a tarpaulin bag with 8 blocks M112 in each (total 16 blocks). - In the middle, smaller compartment - 4 ignition sets (each containing a 1.52 m length of Type 1 detonating cord with two M7 detonators at the ends and two M1 clips). - Has a shoulder strap webbing handle for carrying. Four ignition sets: - Each set is equipped with two M7 detonators and M1 clips for reliable connection to the detonating cord. - Used to connect to the main detonating cord and transmit detonation to the M112 blocks (or other charges/bags).
M183 Demolition Charge Assembly. The M183 Demolition Charge Assembly is designated by various nomenclatures as follows: - Model designation - M183. - Department of Defense identification code (DODIC) - M757. - National Stock No (NSN) - 8140-00-089-8614 - UN Serial number (code) - 0048.