BOMB, ARMOR PIERCING, 1000 LBS, AN-MK 33
No Image Available Filler and Weight
Explosive D,
Body and Overall Weight
, 1,025 pounds
Color
Type of Round, DODIC
,
Description:
This bomb is of a single-piece forged, machined construction, with a pointed nose, parallel sides, and slightly boat tailing. The bombs are suspended by fittings which screw into holes drilled into the bomb case and secured by bolts. Box type tail assembly is used on these bombs. The main filling of these bombs is pressed Explosive D or cast TNT. The tail fuze pocket requires the use of the granular TNT Auxiliary Booster Mk 1.

The fixed delay (0.08 seconds) of the Fuze AN-Mk 228 used with this bomb will cause detonation to occur after the bomb has penetrated an armored deck.
Use:
The 1,000 pound A.P. Bomb AN-Mk 33 is designed to provide, in this weight, a bomb of effective armor-piercing ability. It is furnished with fittings to accommodate all types of Army, Navy, and British suspension systems.
Functioning:
Munition Components:
    Data Source:
    NAVSEA OP 1664, U.S. Explosive Ordnance, May 1947
    Munitions Tech Data Sheet:
    1000LBS-AN-MK33.pdf
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