The GP warhead is used against a variety of targets.
Maximum penetration is obtained by using a solid nose
plug and the delayed-action base fuze. Its maximum
blast effect is obtained by using an instantaneous-acting
nose fuze. The only GP warhead currently in use is the
Mk 24 Mod 0.
FLECHETTE WARHEADS.—Flechette war-
heads (fig. 2-9) are used against personnel and light
2-8
Figure 2-9.—WDU-4A/A flechette warhead.
Figure 2-10.—Smoke warheads.
