Launch Canister And Ammunition
Item Name Code (INC) 80658
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A ready to fire item which contains a rocket, torpedo or a guided missile. It is designed to be installed directly on a ship or aircraft. The item is reusable and may or may not serve as a shipping and storage container. When warhead is empty or inert, it may be used for training purposes.
Additional Information for Launch Canister And Ammunition
A launch canister is a container or tube used to hold and launch various types of projectiles or ammunition. It is typically designed to safely contain and direct the force of the launch, ensuring that the projectile is propelled in the desired direction with sufficient velocity.
Ammunition, on the other hand, refers to the projectiles or cartridges that are loaded into the launch canister. It includes various types of ammunition such as bullets, shells, rockets, missiles, or other projectiles that are designed to be fired from a specific weapon or launcher.
The launch canister and ammunition work together to enable the firing of projectiles from a weapon system. The ammunition is loaded into the launch canister, which provides the necessary structure and guidance for the projectile during launch. When the weapon is fired, the launch canister directs the force of the propellant, propelling the ammunition forward and out of the weapon system.