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British Rocket, 2 inch UP AA

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1394-307

Description

This rocket is designed for shipboard use against aircraft in close range attack. Because of the possible danger to adjacent craft resulting from spent rounds, the HE shell is fitted with a self-destroying fuze. The components of the complete round include a fuzed Shell, HE, 2-in., Mks I or II or a Shell, Smoke Trace, 2-in., Mk I, and a Propelling Tail, U. 2-in., Mks I-III, complete with fin assembly.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

British Rockets

Source(s)

OP 1665, British Explosive Ordnance (1946)