SZ/OEMU/45/5/9 - Suggested trials on the attack of A.F.V.s by hollow charge projectiles, 22/5/42

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/45/5/9

Level of description

Item

Title

Suggested trials on the attack of A.F.V.s by hollow charge projectiles, 22/5/42

Date/s

1942

Quantity & Format

5 leaves

Subject

Blast pressure
Grenades
Antitank weapons
Splinters

Creator

Great Britain. War Office. MD1.

Scope and content

Earlier tests involving a no. 68 grenade were repeated following the development of other projectiles to test the effect of the new projectiles on personnel. Measurements of blast pressure, fragmentation, fire risk, and physiological effects are suggested. Includes drawings.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/45 - [OEMU. Reports received]
    - SZ/OEMU/45/5 - [OEMU. Reports received. MD1]
      - SZ/OEMU/45/5/9 - Suggested trials on the attack of A.F.V.s by hollow charge projectiles, 22/5/42

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