Ordnance Factory Board

ROCKET 68 mm HE

This is a multirole rocket launched from an aircraft. 68 mm HE Rocket is used for area attack whereas 68mm HC Rocket is used for anti-tank attack. For practice purpose the inert version is used.

Specifications :

1.	Weight without fuze	4.0 kgs
2.	Length without fuze (plugged)	820.5 mm
3.	Filling type standard	RDX/TNT 60 : 40 Type ‘A’
4.	Filling Weight	545 ± 15 g.
5.	Compatible fuze	Fuze Rocket 24 A HE
6.	Compatible charges	SNEB Propellant (inhibited) 1.5 kg
7.	Max. pressure	500 kgs At –40° C
		750 kgs At +70° C
8.	Shelf life	(a) Motor Rocket A/C 68 mm	15 years
		(b) Igniter	05 years
9.	Operating temp.	- 40° C to +70° C
10.	Storage temp.	Ambient temp.

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

i)	Compatibility	E
ii)	Hazard division	1.1
iii)	Fire fighting classification	1

Contact :

Marketing & Export Division
Ordnance Factory Board
Ayudh Bhawan
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
10A, S. K. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 001, India.

Tel: 0091-33-2248 9027 / 2248 2103 / 2248 5077-80
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