Place | Oceania: Australia |
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Accession Number | REL36969 |
Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Munition |
Physical description | Aluminium, Paint |
Maker |
Carl Gustav Stadsgevarfaktori |
Place made | Sweden |
Date made | c 1970 |
Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Period 1990-1999 Period 1980-1989 |
Carl Gustav 84 mm FFV 441B Projectile (inert)
Description
The Carl Gustav 84 mm FFV 441B Projectile is cylindrical in shape and has a stand-off nose fuze. Condition good. Markings - TPT 65 HE FFV 441B; FFV 92064. The projectile is painted blue.
History / Summary
Carl Gustav 84 mm FFV 441B Projectile is a high explosive shell intended for use against unprotected troops, entrenched troops in machine gun posts and soft skin targets including vehicles. This type of projectile was employed by the Australian Army during the 1970s to 1990s.