Description
This torpedo consists of a 20 ft. length of 2 inch diameter canvas hose, filled with “808”, Gelignite, or Ammonal. A double length of Cordtex, passing through regularly spaced primers, runs through the explosive filled hose. The torpedo was designed as an assault demolition weapon to be used in single lengths, coiled or bundled, or stretched out and tied to other lengths. When rigidity is desired, this torpedo may be placed inside the 20 ft. Lightweight Torpedo.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
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Source(s)
OP 1665, British Explosive Ordnance (1946)
