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S.A.P. 2,000-lb. Mks I, II, III and IV (Service) |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| NA, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| Steel, 1,934 lb. | |||
| Color | |||
| Dark green, white band , Red band, Light green band | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| Mks I,II,III and IV,S.A.P., NA |
| Description: |
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| The Bomb Mk I has a forged steel body with a solid nose approximately l-t> It. long and a slight taper from the maximum diameter to the tail. The base is threaded externally to take- a tail adapter, and internally to take a base adapter, which receives the exploder container. The fuse is locked in position by a fuze securing ring. The Mks II and III arc similar to the Mk I, except for the tail adapter, which has four equi-spaced holes threaded for attachment of the tail. The Mk IV is modified o take a Tail Pistol No. 30. |
| 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. 1 Mk I is of aluminum alloy, consisting of a cylindrical strut attached to the tail cone by four vanes. It fits over the tail adapter and is secured by six screws. The Tail No. 15 Mk 1 is similar to the No. 1 Mk I, but is made of steel. It has a strengthening ring two inches from the base, and is secured to the *,ail adapter by four wing-bolts. The Tail No. 47 Mk I consists of a cylin¬drical strut secured to the tail cone by four fins which are riveted on. A reach rod extends through the tail cone, and is Supported by a spider. |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP_1665ExplosiveOrdnanceBritish1946 |
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