152mm M411A3 Target Practice Tracer Projectile
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152mm M411A3 Target Practice Tracer Projectile
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Inert, restored 152mm M411A3 Target Practice Tracer (TP-T) projectile. Purpose-built to replicate the form, weight, and ballistic characteristics of service HEAT/MP rounds, the M411 series was used for gunnery training with the U.S. 152mm gun/launcher systems—notably the M81/M81E1 on the M551 Sheridan and the M162 on the M60A2 “Starship.” These dual-role turrets fired both conventional ammunition and the MGM-51 Shillelagh missile, and TP-T projectiles like the M411A3 were essential for live-fire practice while preserving combat stocks.
This specimen presents nice original-style markings and a large demilitarization (demill) cut in the nose (clearly shown in the listing photos).
Historical background
Fielded in the late 1960s and 1970s, the 152mm gun/launcher concept gave U.S. armored forces a flexible weapon capable of firing both guided missiles and conventional 152mm rounds. The M411A3 TP-T mirrored the handling and external ballistics of service loads to train crews in loading, ranging, and engagement sequences on the Sheridan and M60A2 platforms—iconic vehicles of the early precision-guided munition era.
Product highlights
- Genuine 152mm M411A3 TP-T projectile (inert)
- Demil nose cut: A large, visible demill in the nose confirms compliance and adds a technical “cutaway” aesthetic.
- Display-ready: Cleaned, stabilized surfaces with a period-appropriate finish.
- Cold War significance: Tied to the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 training programs.
Specifications
- Type: 152mm M411A3 Target Practice Tracer projectile (inert)
- Caliber/System: 152mm gun/launcher (M81/M81E1, M162)
- Configuration: Projectile body only (no propellant case or energetic components)
- Condition: Unrestored; nice markings; nose demill cut as shown
- Safety: 100% inert—no explosive, tracer, or propellant content
Ideal for
- Military training aids
- Armor and ordnance collections focused on M551 Sheridan / M60A2
- Museum exhibits on Cold War armored warfare and early missile-gun hybrid systems
- Training rooms, veteran organizations, and educational displays
- Film/prop departments needing accurate large-caliber inert munitions
Approx length 20", Approx width 6", Approx height 6", Approx weight 42lbs.
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