Description
These projectiles are similar in construction to H.C. projectiles, except that a nose time or V.T. fuze is always assembled. It can be used for antiaircraft fire or, with the time fuze set on safe, used for bombardment. This projectile is fuzed with V.T. fuzes only. The projectile adapter is removed, and a gas-checked plug is inserted. No tracer or base fuze is used with this projectile. Fuze Mk 40 and Mods is currently replacing the Mk 32 and Mods in all assemblies.
The overall projectile color is green.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 1 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
