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The Mk I5 Mod 3 Practice Bomb is a light-cased, cylindrical body with a threaded tilling hole in its rounded nose, A box tin assembly consisting of four metal vanes attached to a cone is welded to the aft end of the body, The bomb has two metal suspension band assemblies (each consisting of a circular clamp, a suspension lug, and two cap screws) for tightening the band to the bomb, The bomb is used with the practice bomb signal, Mk7 Mod 0 and inert fuze Mk 247 Mod 0 both of which are secured to the aft of
the bomb. Upon impact of the bomb with the target, the signal is detonated, producing a flash and a large puff of smoke. The bomb is filled with wet sand and when fully assembled weighs approximately 100 pounds.
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