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Adapter Booster, Mk 3

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1572-404b

Description

The Adapter Booster Mk Ill is used in the Mk I, HE Shell for 75mm guns.

The booster charge consists of approximately 1 ounce of tetryl. Some boosters are loaded with half tetryl and half TNT, the tetryl being placed around the fuze socket.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

Cartridge, 75mm HE, Mk 1

Source(s)

TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)