M273

M273 is the designation for a type of projectile used in certain artillery systems. It is a chemical munition, specifically a smoke projectile. The purpose of M273 is to create a smoke screen for tactical concealment, obscuring friendly troop movements or equipment from enemy observation. It is typically fired from howitzers or other compatible artillery pieces. The projectile contains a pyrotechnic or chemical fill designed to produce dense white or colored smoke upon detonation or expulsion. The smoke produced can persist for a significant duration, depending on environmental conditions. The M273 is part of a broader family of artillery-delivered obscurants used by various military forces. Its deployment is aimed at disrupting enemy targeting and providing a tactical advantage through visual screening. The exact composition and performance characteristics can vary, but the fundamental function remains the generation of smoke for battlefield obscurity. It is a munition intended for use in combat situations where visual cover is required.