What is Shell (projectile)?
[[File:HMS Belfast - Shell room 7.jpg|thumb|Shells used on the HMS Belfast]] A '''shell''' is a type of [[projectile]] used in weapons. It is filled with explosive or other things such as an [[incendiary device]]. It is similar to a [[bomb]] but is made to be shot out of a [[gun]]. Shells are usually large [[caliber]] projectiles fired by [[artillery]], [[armored vehicle]]s (including [[tank]]s), and [[warship]]s. A [[fuze]] detonates the explosive or releases whatever else the shell may be carrying. [[Anti-tank gun]]s fire thick shells without much explosive inside. Shells usually have the shape of a [[cylinder]] but [[taper]] towards the front end to form a point. However, special shells may use other shapes. {{military-stub}} [[Category:Artillery]]