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British Shell, 60 lb Practice, Mk 1

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Description

This is a blunt nosed cylindrical head consisting of an adapter, externally threaded to screw into the shell ring of the motor and fitted with eight steel reinforcing rods, welded into place. The concrete is then formed around the reinforcing rods and shaped to measure 20 inches overall and 6 inches in diameter.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

British Rockets

Source(s)

OP 1665, British Explosive Ordnance (1946)