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M.C. 1,000-lb. Mks I and II (Service) |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| Amatol, Amatex,RDX/TNT, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| NA, 1,021 l,lb | |||
| Color | |||
| Dark green overall, Red band, Light green band | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| Mks I and II , M.C., NA |
| Description: |
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| The bomb body is a hollow steel casting having parallel sides, an ogival nose, and a slight taper at the after end. The exploder containing thread into the nose and male base plate. This bomb is similar in appearance to 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 assembly consists of a cylindrical strut attached to the tail cone by four sheet-metal fins. A reach rod with arming vanes on the after end extends through the tail cone and engage an arming fork in the tail pistol. The tail is secured to the body by your wing bolts and retained in the tail ring by split pins. The arming vanes protrude beyond the cylindrical strut. |
| Munition Components: |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP 1665 Explosive Ordnance British 1946 |
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