Description
The M55 rocket has two main compartments; the warhead (M56) and the rocket motor (M67). The cross section view shows the M55 Rocket in its unpackaged configuration. The warhead contains either agent GB or VX, a point detonation fuze M417, an M36 auxiliary burster, and an M34 burster. The motor section consists of a double base propellant M28, an igniter assembly and a tail fin assembly. The rocket is packed in a fiberglass M441 firing and shipping tube.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
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Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)
Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
