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BOMB, ARMOR PIERCING, 1000 LBS, AN-MK 33 |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| TNT or Explosive "D", | |||
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| , 1,025 pounds | |||
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| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
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| Description: |
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| 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. |
| Use: |
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| 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. |
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| Data Source: |
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| Munitions Tech Data Sheet: |
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| Mk33,ArmorPiercingBomb.pdf |
