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M118 Demolition Block
PRODUCT TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
DESCRIPTION:
The M118 Demolition Block is one of the most versatile
explosive charges available. It consists of four sheets of
0.5 pound (0.23 kg) PETN-based PRIMASHEET ® 1000
Flexible Sheet Explosive qualified to MIL-PRF-46676 and
packaged in a compact, easy to transport and handle,
shrink-wrapped plastic envelope. Twenty M118 charges
are packaged with eighty M8 blasting cap holders in a
wooden crate.
APPLICATION:
• Ordnance disposal
• Metal cutting
• Military demolition
• Breaching
PROPERTIES:
• Weight: 2 lb (0.92 kg)
• VOD: 7,100 m/s (nominal)
• Density: 1.44 g/cc (nominal)
• Operating temperature: -40°F to +165°F (-40°C to 74°C)
• Waterproof to 23,000 ft (7,000 meters)
• Bullet-impact insensitive
• Olive drab color
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EX-8805599A
Charges, Demolition, UN0048
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M118 Demolition Block
SPECIFICATIONS:
M118 National
Stock Number
DODIC
M118
Length
(NOMINAL)
in cm
Width
(NOMINAL)
in cm
THICKNESS*
(NOMINAL)
in cm
WEIGHT
lb kg
VOD
(NOMINAL)
m/s
density
(NOMINAL)
g/cc
1375-01-399-3718 M024 Block 12 30.5 3 7.6 1 2.54 2 0.92 7,100 1.44
* Each individual sheet has a thickness of 0.25” (0.64 cm)
OPERATION:
The M118 Demolition Block is typically used for general demolition.
It can be easily disassembled to provide individual sheets that can
be utilized one at a time or in combination when a lesser explosive
is desired. Additionally, the individual sheets can be easily cut
and shaped for greater precision or to allow the assembly of
specialty charges.
CONSTRUCTION:
The M118 Demolition Block consists of four-0.5 pound (0.23 kg)
sheets of PRIMASHEET ® 1000 Flexible Sheet Explosive. Each sheet
measures 12" x 3" x 0.25" (30.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 0.64 cm) and has
pressure-sensitive tape attached to one surface. The four sheets
are packaged in a sealed, shrink-wrapped plastic envelope that
measures 12" x 3" x 1" (30.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 2.54 cm).
Deployed
Post Function
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PRIMASHEET
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