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Bomb, Practice, 500 lbs, MK 5, MK 15 and MK 21 |
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| Sand or Water Filled, | |||
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| Sheet Steel, 500 lbs (w/ sand) | |||
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| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
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| Description: |
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| General Practice Bomb MK 5, MK 15 and MK 21 bomb has a light-cased, cylindrical body and is constructed of welded sheet-steel. The MK 15 and MK 21 versions are nearly identical, while the MK 5 is longer and slightly larger in diameter. A filler hole is provided at or near the nose for loading of water or sand. Neither fuzes or spotting charges are provided for the bomb. |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP 1280, Aircraft Bombs, 1945 |
| Munitions Tech Data Sheet: |
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| Bomb,Practice,Mk5,Mk15,Mk21.pdf |
