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H.C. 4,000-lb. Mks II and III (Obsolescent), and Mks IV, V and Vi (Service) |
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| Amatol,RDX/TNT, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| a fabricated steel, 3,930 lb. | |||
| Color | |||
| Dark green, Red band, Light Red band | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| Mk II and III and IV, V and VI, H.C., NA |
| Description: |
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| The body consists of a fabricated steel, cylindrical shell with a domed plate welded to the nose end, parallel sides and a closing plate bolted to the angel ring, which is welded in position a short distance inside the after end. The closing plate has a central adapter for a screw-in plug and two drop handles. The nose dome houses three exploder containers, the center one of which is extended through the body by a central tube. The Mk II has two side fuze pockets near the rear of the body. Mk II and III have strengthening beams running fore and aft, welded to the inner surface of the body, and acting as a pad for the suspension lug and hoisting brackets. The Mk IV has steel blocks to support the suspension lug and hoisting brackets, and has no beam. |
| Use: |
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| These bombs are thin-walled and have a high charge/weight ratio. They are used for general bombardment purposes on operations where maximum blast damage is required. At the present time this series includes bombs of 2,000, 4,000, 8,000 and 12,000 pounds. |
| Functioning: |
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| The tail is cylinder of light gauge plate, closed at the rear by a diaphragm plate which is welded in position. Tail securing screws thread into corresponding holes near the rear edge of the body shell. The forward portion of the cylinder has saw-cuts between adjacent screw clearance holes, so that the tail can be sprung into the rear of the bomb body. |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP_1665ExplosiveOrdnanceBritish1946 |
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