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D-462 WP Smoke

Projectile  
Iran, Islamic Republic of

The 'D-462 WP Smoke' is an Iranian 122 mm, bursting white phosphorous (WP) artillery projectile, which is based on Soviet-era-developed, Russian Federation 53-D-462 (53-Д-462) model. The 'D-462 WP Smoke' projectile is fitted with a point-detonate and delay (PDD) fuze, such as the Iranian copies of: the M557; M572; PDM 557; PDM 572; and V-429. Though similar externally, the 'D-462 WP Smoke' projectile should not be confused with the Iranian...

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