Description
This rocket was designed for upward vertical bring from heavy bomber aircraft to disrupt attacking formations of enemy fighters. The rocket head is fitted with a self-destroying fuze so that misses will not fall on friendly aircraft or territory after expiration of the rocket motor. The round consists of a 3 inch light ogival Shell No. 2 Mk I fitted with a Fuze No. 720 Mk IV, and a Motor, Rocket, A/C, 3-in., Mks I and II “Sunflower Seed.”
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Source(s)
OP 1665, British Explosive Ordnance (1946)
