Shell (projectile)

A shell is a projectile, which, as opposed to a bullet, is not solid but contains an explosive or other filling, though modern usage includes large projectiles without a filling.

Related Topics:
Projectile - Bullet

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These objects of weaponry are generally large rounds fired by artillery, armored fighting vehicles (including tanks), and warships, such as battleships.

Related Topics:
Weapon - Artillery - Armored fighting vehicle - Tank - Warship - Battleships

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Most shells are aerodynamic and hence, tend to have similar shapes to bullets—that is, a cylinder topped by an ogive shaped nose, possibly with a tapering base—but some specialised types are quite different.

Related Topics:
Cylinder - Ogive

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