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US Rocket Warhead, 762mm HE, M57

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1566-333

Description

The M57 warhead consists of an inner, and an outer shell. The inner shell contains Composition B. Spherical steel fragments are contained in a plastic matrix between the inner and outer shell. The inner and outer shells are interconnected by a steel end plate. A closing plate which fits into the recessed center of the end plate contains the adapter booster.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

Impact, XM415 Fuzing System

Source(s)

TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)