Description
The 8 inch projectile was a one-piece, separately loaded central burst agent round for GB and VX agents. It was similar to the HE round in external configuration but had a burster tube, burster charge, and supplemental charge. The burster tube extended the full length of the cavity and was press-fit. A single rotating band was located 6.06 inches from the base end and had two cannelures or grooves. The adapter assembled to the nose end was threaded to receive a point detonator or Proximity (VT) fuze. The variable time fuze was used for air burst.
Functioning
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Hazardous Components
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Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)
Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)
