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There are four types of Soviet detonating cords, all of which can be detonated by the No.8 blasting cap.
They are all issued in 50m (164ft) coils that are packed in a wooden box.
A 50meter coil contains about 0.7 kg (1.5lbs) of explosives.
The table below gives the characteristics of each type. |
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TYPE :
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COLOR :
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COMPOSITION :
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DIAMETER :
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RATE OF DETONATION :
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DSh 34
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Red
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Tetryl71.5-73% Fulminate of Mercury 28-26.5%, Gelatin 0.5%
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6mm (0.23 in)
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5,100 m/sec (16,800 ft/sec)
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DSh 36 (DSh 40)
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Red
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Hexogen 100%
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6mm (0.23 in)
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7,600 m/sec (24,900 ft/sec)
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DSh 39
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Red
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Hexogen Tetryl Fulminate of Mercury
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6mm (0.23 in)
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6,500 m/sec (21,300 ft/sec)
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DSh 43
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White (w/2 red threads) or red
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PETN 100%
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6mm (0.23 in)
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6,500 m/sec (21,300 ft/sec)
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TYPE :
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SENSITIVITY :
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION :
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DSh 34
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Insensitive to small arms fire; damaged by moisture
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Casing is of fabric and waterproof composition
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DSh 36 (DSh 40)
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Insensitive to small arms fire and shock
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Casing is of cotton fabric and waterproof composition
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DSh 39
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Insensitive to small arms fire, will function under water after periods of immersion
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Casing is double linen or jute with waterproof composition
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DSh 43
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Insensitive to small arms fire, will function under water after periods of immersion up to 10 hours
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Casing is cotton fabric and waterproof composition
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