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M259 (2.75" Rocket Smoke Warhead)
The M259 is a US-developed, base-fuzed, bursting white phosphorous (WP) smoke warhead, which is attached to the rocket motor of 2.75" (≈69.9 mm) unguided rockets. The M259 smoke warhead, when connected to a rocket motor, is primarily used in a target marking or incendiary role. Construction The M259 consists of two primary externally-visible assemblies, a nose cone assembly, and a main body assembly. Internally the M259 warhead contai...
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