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From: Michael_Edelman%Wayne-MTS@um.cc.umich.edu
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Subject: Milsch Metal 40mm projectiles?
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Date: 28 Oct 89 04:21:41 GMT
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From: Michael_Edelman%Wayne-MTS@um.cc.umich.edu
Just finished "Gunship", a fictionalized version of the experiences of
a SPECTRE gunship navigator in Vietnam. He mentions something called
"milsch metal" projectiles for the 40mm Bofors gun that appeared to have
some self-igniting properties. Can anyone provide details? 

[mod.note:  I've heard of "mischmetal", an alloy of metallic rare earths.
According to my Metals Handbook, it runs about 50% cerium, remainder mostly
lanthanum and neodymium.  Never heard of projectiles made of the stuff,
though.  - Bill ]