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US Projectile, 175mm Chemical, T223

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1847-348

Description

The 175 millimeter projectile was a central burst munition. A single rotating band was located near the base of the projectile. The base was boattailed. An adapter at the forward end of the projectile held the point detonating fuze and supported the burster tube, which extended the full length of the cavity.

The T223 was a non-standard item that was undergoing engineering tests in the 1960s.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

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Source(s)

Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)

Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)