D.C. 450-lb. Mk VII (Obsolete)
No Image Available Filler and Weight
Amatol,
Body and Overall Weight
NA, 450 lb.
Color
Dark green over-all with circumferential red and green bands
Type of Round, DODIC
D.C., NA
Description:
The body consists of a welded cylindrical case, closed by two covers connected by a central tube called the primer tube. This tube, housing the primer, pistol, and depth adjuster, has an internal diameter of 3.5 in. Three lifting eyes with rings are provided, one on the cover at the primer end, and two on the cover at the opposite end. The cover at the primer end has two filling holes which are closed by bungs. It may or may not have a nose attachment and tail. The bomb is carried on aircraft with the primer end forward, except when fitted with the parachute attachment, in which case the pistol and depth adjuster are forward.
Use:
The body consists of a welded cylindrical case, closed by two covers connected by a central tube called the primer tube.
Functioning:
The tail, when fitted, consists of a cylindrical strut attached to a hollow tail cone by four fins. Three brackets, equi-spaeed around the cone, are fitted t
Munition Components:
  • Fuze Mk X** pistol and depth adjuster
  • Fuze Mk X** pistol and depth adjuster
  • Fuze Mk X** pistol and depth adjuster
Data Source:
OP 1665 Explosive Ordnance British
Munitions Tech Data Sheet:
Back to MOTIS Search Page

UXOInfo.com is brought to you by: