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Title
PIR-21 (Mk165) fuze
Date Created and/or Issued
1945
Contributing Institution
California Institute of Technology
Collection
Image Archive
Rights Information
Materials from the Caltech Archives are made available online for research purposes. Permission for reproduction, distribution, public display, performance, or publication must be obtained in writing from the Head of Archives. The Caltech Archives makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its holdings. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain all necessary rights and clearances for use of materials. For questions, contact Head of Archives.
Description
This was a modification of PIR-2 with elements of PIR-19. Distinguishing feature is that the fuze head and rocket motor adapter are made in one piece. About 0.33” longer than PIR-2 fuzes, apparent in extension of magazine. During March-June 1945 about 50,000 were manufactured and loaded by Caltech.
1945
Type
Image
Format
Photographs
Negatives
Identifier
ct1:3431
http://archives-dc.library.caltech.edu/islandora/object/ct1%3A3431

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