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Directed Hollow Charge

The Military Explosive – Directed Hollow Charge is used for the destruction of grenades, failed explosive devices and anti-personnel mines. It is for the exclusive use of the Military Forces. It is made up of Pentolite (TNT and refined Penthrite) contained in a tubular plastic container, which has a metal cone in its lower part, located in front of the explosive mass that guarantees the Monroe effect and in the rear part a centering device with secure the detonator.

Technical specifications

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Density 1.6±0.1 (g/cm³)
Type of Explosive Pentolite (50% TNT/50% PETN)
Moisture resistance EXCELLENT
Diameter 26.7±0.2
Length 100±1.0
Net Weight of Explosive 50g±5g
BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Initiation System Starter set
Detonation speed 6700m/s±200m/s
Detonation pressure 180
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