Further inquiries as to the new cordite which has undergone tests at, the proof butts on Plumst-ead Marshes go to show that if it is all that is claimed, for it we shall be in possession of a much improved explosive. The new cordite is said to possess a'distinct 'advantage' over the greater foot-velocity "which it gives at tho muzzle of the gun. Tho importance of ihis in naval guns, 'whtro almost every ounco of power and every inch of distance tells, will readily bo realised, wliiio its" greater disabling power would make it a valuable factorin warfare,
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 514, 22 May 1909, Page 9
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98Untitled Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 514, 22 May 1909, Page 9
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