Description
The body of the 8 inch round was made of common steel. The closure/adapter, which sealed the agent cavity of the round, was also threaded to receive the booster charge. The booster charge, upon functioning, initiated the burster, causing it to explode, opening the round and releasing the agent fill. The same round was used for both the howitzer and the gun cannons. Only the chemical fills HS and FM were used in the 8 inch gun. The other fills were used in the 8 inch howitzer.
One of three fuzes were normally used with this round: the American Mk III; French I.A.L., Model 1916; and French I.A., Model 1915. The nose was tapered to accommodate the French fuzes.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)
Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)
