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S,A,P. 250-Ib. Mks II and III (Obsolete), and Mks IIC, IllC and V (Service) |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| TNT/Beeswax, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| NA, 245 lb | |||
| Color | |||
| Dark green, while band, red band, green band | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| Mk II, III,IIC,IIIC,V,S.A.P., NA |
| Description: |
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| The Mk V body is forged steel with a pointed nose and an open base, threaded internally to receive the exploder con¬tainer, which is cemented in position. The base of the body is threaded externally to receive a tat] adapter, which is in form of a coned ring with four equi-spaced slots to receive the spring clip;; of the tail. Earlier marks were similar to the Mk V, with slight variations in the tail adapter. |
| Use: |
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| There are two British S.A.P, bombs in present service use. They are designed for penetration of resistant turrets, such as reinforced con¬crete or medium armored targets, where pene¬tration is required before the bomb detonates. |
| Functioning: |
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| The Tail No. 10 Mk 1 has a tail cone with a cylindrical strut attached by four fins. It is attached to the bomb body by four spring clips. The arming spindle engages the fork in the tail pistol. The Tail No, 1 Mk I, used on Bombs Mk II and HI has no spring clips, while the Tail No. ,H .Mk I used on Bombs Mk IIC, Mk IIIG, does have spring clips. |
| Munition Components: |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP 1665 Explosive Ordnance British 1946 |
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