The M720 and M888 High Explosive Cartridges are designed for use with the M224 60mm Mortar System
and are used against personnel, bunker and light materiel targets. The high fragmentation steel projectile is
loaded with Composition B explosive. The M720 and M888 are identical with the exception of the fuze. The
M720 is equipped with the M734 Multi-Option Fuze which can be set to function in the Proximity, Near
Surface Burst, Impact, or Delay mode. The M888 is equipped with the M935 Point Detonating Fuze which
functions in the Impact mode.
The M720/888 consists of the following major components:
- Projectile Body Assembly
- M204 Propelling Charge
- M702 Ignition Cartridge
- M27 Fin Assembly
- M935 Point Detonating Fuze or M734 Multi-Option Fuze
Propelling
Charge Zone | Muzzle
Velocity | Minimum
Range | Maximum
Range
| 0 | 65 m/s | 70 m | 400 m |
| 1 | 126 m/s | 200 m | 1300 m |
| 2 | 170 m/s | 350 m | 2100 m |
| 3 | 208 m/s | 500 m | 2800 m |
| 4 | 241 m/s | 650 m | 3500 m |
|
Maximum Rate of Fire.........30 rounds/min (4 minutes)
Sustained Rate of Fire..........20 rounds/min
Cartridge Weight..........1.68 kg (3.7 lb)
M720 Type Classified Standard..........July 1977
M888 Type Classified Standard..........March 1983
