| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35662 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Brass, Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Maribyrnong Munitions Factory Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong |
| Date made | 1971 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Period 1970-1979 Period 1960-1969 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
20 pdr Mk 2/2 HE Cartridge 84 x 618 mm R CenturionTank (inert)
Description
20 pdr high explosive (HE) cartridge used by Centurion tank. The bottleneck shaped cartridge is made from brass and is rimmed. The projectile is of a fused solid steel configuration. The projectile is painted yellow with a red ordnance band on the nose. Markings - (projectile)20 PR; HE MK 1; RDX/TNT; BHP 137941;MO 56; 20 PR/T MK1 FS MO LOT 48 8-56; NO 034; (cartridge case) 527MY 9-73; HE MK 2/2; 1971; LOT 35 MF; (fuse) 410 MK 2/2; MF 57 LOT; D SQ.
History / Summary
20 pdr high explosive cartridge issued to Australian Army Centurion tank units. When in use, the steel projectile is filled with a mixture of RDX/TNT explosives.