SZ/OEMU/47/13/8 - Controlled fragmentation XII. 3 in. U.P. shell (parallel-sided). Fluted liners in copper and paper, April 1943

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/47/13/8

Level of description

Item

Title

Controlled fragmentation XII. 3 in. U.P. shell (parallel-sided). Fluted liners in copper and paper, April 1943

Date/s

1943

Quantity & Format

2 leaves

Subject

Controlled fragmentation
TNT (chemical)

Creator

Shepherd, W. C. F.

Creator

Haig, J.

Administrative/Biographical history

recipient

Scope and content

A.C. 4030

SD/FP. 105

PHYS/EX. 419

F.72/174

E. 79

Describes a method involving fluted liners and poured TNT to give "excellent controlled fragmentation." The paper liner is especially recommended.

Paper written by Shepherd and Haig.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
    - SZ/OEMU/47/13 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. 3" UP shells]
      - SZ/OEMU/47/13/8 - Controlled fragmentation XII. 3 in. U.P. shell (parallel-sided). Fluted liners in copper and paper, April 1943

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