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ANTIPERSONNEL SHELL [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

Similar rounds have also been developed for weapons chambering the higher velocity 40 x 53 mm cartridge as well. These anti-personnel rounds fall primarily into what could be considered the "canister" category, and are designed in most cases to turn the grenade launcher into what many would consider a large shotgun.

OBS

Anti-personnel shells/rounds include flechette, canister and shrapnel shells/rounds.

Key term(s)
  • antipersonnel round
  • antipersonnel shell

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
CONT

Le Smith Gun était capable de tirer des obus antipersonnel et antichars, ces derniers capables de pénétrer 60 mm de blindage.

OBS

Les obus antipersonnel comprennent les obus à fléchettes, à balles et à mitraille.

Spanish

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