R.L. 112-lb. Mks V, VI, and VIII (Obsolete) |
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Filler and Weight | |||
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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: |
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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: |
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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: |
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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: |
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Data Source: |
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OP 1665 Explosive Ordnance British |
Munitions Tech Data Sheet: |
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