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M.C. 250-lb. Mk I and II (Service) |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| Amatol or Pentolite, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| steel, 225 lb. | |||
| Color | |||
| Dark green overall; Red band; Light green band | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| Mk I and II Bomb, NA |
| Description: |
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| The bomb has a solid drawn or rolled steel body. The exploder containers screw into the nose and male base plates. This bomb has parallel sides, with an ogival nose and a slight rear taper, similar to the construction of U.S. General Purpose Bombs |
| Use: |
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| These bombs are designed for general operational use as alternatives to the corresponding G.P. bombs. They are comparable to the U.S. G.P. series, with a loading factor of approximately 50%, parallel sides, and ogival noses. |
| Functioning: |
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| The tail consists of a cylindrical tail strut secured to the tail cone by four fins. The tail assembly is secured of the bomb body by four spring clips, which engage slots in the tail ends of the body. A reach rod through the tail cone, having arming vanes attached to the after end, engage the arming fork in the tail pistol. |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP_1665ExplosiveOrdnanceBritish1946 |
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