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US Rocket, 66mm Incendiary, M74 (XM74)

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Description

The M74 incendiary thickened triethylaluminum (TPA) is used to defeat or neutralize hard, soft, or jungle targets.

The M74 consists of a rocket warhead containing approximately 1.3 pounds of TPA, a base detonating (BD) fuze and an adapter which adapts the rocket motor to the warhead. The rockets are issued in four round clips.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

See Also

BD, M412 Modified

Source(s)

TM 43-0001-30, Rockets (chg 14, 2001)

TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)