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BOCN Guess what it is

Projecting depth charges?

Guessing here, just wanted to get the thread moving again.

Dave.
 
Ok, time to solve it.

It is a Russian TZP-3M torpedo engine starter cartridge for the 53-65V torpedo.

Dave, you'll decide who shall keep on.
 
Ok, time to solve it.

It is a Russian TZP-3M torpedo engine starter cartridge for the 53-65V torpedo.

Dave, you'll decide who shall keep on.

OK thanks EOD, I had no idea that torpedos needed engine starter cartridges, had assumed they just swam off when someone pushed the button.
This has to go to Hazord as he put in all the hard work on this one.
Over to you Haz.
Dave.
 
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Thanks Dave!

You will eventually like this one.

Sorry I didn't have a larger photo.
 

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Thanks Dave!

You will eventually like this one.

Sorry I didn't have a larger photo.

Is it a shell of some sort? I'm assuming the white bit at the bottom is some sort of plastic driving band?

Dave.
 
Yes it is a projectile, and the plastic would be at least an Obturator/gas sealing band.
 
Closely related to a rocket motor. It has already been mentioned that it is a projectile. Not aircraft related.
 
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No, not base bleed. This version of the projectile doesn't have a rocket motor. There are at least 2 other versions that would have rocket motors.
 
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