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TYPES OF PROJECTILES

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High explosive: Standard shell, with delayed, impact or proximity fuse; spreads shrapnel.

Smoke: Can lay down smoke to obscure battle area for up to 20 minutes.

Illumination shell: Expels flare attached to a parachute that floats over the battle area for up to 10 minutes.

White phosphorous: Spreads particles that continue to burn hours after penetrating soldier’s body.

Chemical: Loaded with one or more poison gases.

HEAT: High explosive antitank shell, penetrates armor.

Beehive: Shotgun type with thousands of darts for anti-personnel fire.

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