R.L. 112-lb. Mks V, VI, and VIII (Obsolete)
No Image Available Filler and Weight
NA,
Body and Overall Weight
Steel, 126.0 lb.
Color
Yellow over-all; red band around nose and 1-in. light green band around body
Type of Round, DODIC
R.L., NA
Description:
The body of these bombs is a sungle streamlined casting, steel for Mks V and VII and iron for Mk VI, threaded at the nose and tail to take adapters for the central exploder tube.
Use:
The body of these bombs is a sungle streamlined casting, steel for Mks V and VII and iron for Mk VI, threaded at the nose and tail to take adapters for the central exploder tube.
Functioning:
Mk VI and VII: The tail assembly of the Bombs Mk VI and Mk VII consists of a tail cone, which slides over the after end of the bomb body and is secured by a locknut on the exploder tube. Four tail fins are riveted on the cone and are held in place by two sets of box-type struts.
Munition Components:
  • Fuze Nose Pistol No. 8 Mk I, or Nose Pistol No. ID Mks I and II
  • Fuze Nose Pistol No. 8 Mk I, or Nose Pistol No. ID Mks I and II
  • Fuze Nose Pistol No. 8 Mk I, or Nose Pistol No. ID Mks I and II
Data Source:
OP 1665 Explosive Ordnance British
Munitions Tech Data Sheet:
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