multipurpose projectile

multipurpose projectile

[¦məl·tə′pər·pəs prə′jek·təl] (ordnance) A projectile designed so that the type of payload can be changed; this is accomplished by using prepared loads in canister form and providing a removable base plug to permit change of canister; thus a canister containing colored smoke mixture can be replaced by, for instance, one containing leaflets.