Part G. Boosters

To the description of boosters given in Vol 2 of Encycl (Ref 44), pp B243 to B246, there are added here a few drawings of boosters which were not listed. These drawings, Figs 71a, 71b 7lc are taken from Ref 23, pp 7-4, 7-6, 7-7 and 7-8  

Booster Assembly for BD (Base Detonating) Fuze Mk. 21 is an example of a Navy booster used for AP (armor-piercin g) pro-jectiles. It is combined with lead-in charge and is considered to be easy to load (Fig l-71a) 

Booster Assembly for BD Fuze M60 is an example of non-cylindrical boosters the need for which is brought about by individual weight, space, or other requirement that ne- 

BOOSTER CHARGE, TETRYL APPROX 1.58 GRAMS PRESSED AT STATIC LOAD OF 3900 LBS 

BOOSTER FACES MUST BE FLUSH WITH BODY OB MAY BE OVERLOADED AHD EXCESS TETRYL REMOVED. 

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