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M.C. 4,000 lb. Mks I and II (Service) |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| Amatol, Amatex, RDX/TNT, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| NA, 3,764 lb. | |||
| Color | |||
| Dark green overall, Red band, Light green band | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| Mks I and II, M.C., NA |
| Description: |
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| In the Bomb Mk I the exploder containers screw into the nose and male base plate. The body has parallel sides, an ogival nose, and a slight taper at the body base. It is similar in appearance to U.S. General Purpose Bombs. The Bomb Mk II has a strengthened after end due to better welding. |
| Use: |
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| These bombs are designed for general operational use as alternatives to the corresponding G.P. bombs. They are comparable to the U.S. G.P. series, with a loading factor of approximately 50%, parallel sides, and ogival noses. |
| Functioning: |
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| The bomb employs a short-type tail unit, consisting of cylindrical strut attached to a tail come by four fins. A reach rod, having arming vanes at its rear, extends through the tail cone and engages the arming fork of the tail pistol. |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP 1665 Explosive Ordnance British 1946 |
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