Carl Gustav 84 mm FFV 441B Projectile (inert)

Place Oceania: Australia
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
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.