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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYBUREAU OF ORDNANCE

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12 October 1954

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ORDNANCE PAMPHLET 2009

USSR BOMBS AND FUZES

1. Ordnance Pamphlet 2009 provides descriptive information for the identification

of Soviet Bombs and Fuzes representative of those used by the Soviet Air Force

during the 1939 to 1945 war,

2. This publication is primarily for the use of qualified Explosive Ordnance Dis-

posal personnel, and by commands and personnel having duties in connection withthese operations,

3. Additional material describing later types of Soviet bombs and fuzes, andrecommended rendering safe procedures for all known Soviet bombs and fuzeswill be issued in the form of EOD Bulletins as the information becomes available,

4. This publication does not supersede any existing publication.

5. This publication is CONFIDENTIAL and shall be safeguarded in accordance

with the security provisions of U. S. Navy Regulations and the provisions of

applicable Federal Statutes and Executive Orders summarized in the Department

of Defense Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information.As stated in Article 0906.2 of OPNAVINST 551O.1A, dated 2 October 1954, it is

forbidden to make extracts from or to copy this classified document without

authorization.

M, F. SCHOEFFEL

Rear Admiral, U, S. Navy

Chief, Bweau of Ord~aace

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BYORDEROFTHE SECRETARIESOF THEARMY,THE NAVY,ANDTHEAIR FORCE:

OFFICIAL: C1.7iefof Stafl

JOHN A, KLEIN,

Major Gewera), Ur.zitedStates Army,

The Adjutamt Geueral

OFFICIAL:

3=i. F. SCHOEFFEL,

Cbiej, Bureauof OYd*ance,

Departme@ of the Navy

H.Co BRUTON,

Rear Admiral, Uzzited States Navy,

Dep@ty Chief oj Naval Operations(AdwzbzWratior~)

N. F. TWINING,

Chief of Staf,l,

OFFICIAL: United States Air Force

E. E. TORO,

Colo%el, U@ed States Air Force,Air Adjuta~t Getzeral

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INTRODUCTION .

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BOMBS and FUZES

INTRODUCTION

The bombs and fuzes described herein are

,“(<&’ representative of those employed by the Soviet

Air Force during the war period of 1939 to

1945. While knowledge of Soviet bombs is

limited, general appearances indicate that they

were the least developed of their armament

equipment. Up to the end of 1942, the Soviet

bombs were pre-war stock which had been

designed and manufactured with little thought

for ballistic qualities. Workmanship was essen-

tially crude, due to their dependence on

uunskilled labor and a chronic shortage ofsupervisory personnel. With these conditions

existing, little effort was ever expended on

improving designs that had proved satisfactory.

When new types of bombs were required, they

were hastily improvised, frequently, and primi-tive in design,

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However, by the end of 1943, definiteimprovements had become evident to the pointwhere technicians of the German Air Ministryexpressed the opinion that Soviet production ofdrawn tubes for bombs was equal to, or betterthan, American and German equivalents. Whilethere must have been some parallel improve-ment in bomb fuzes during this period, itapparently did not keep pace with the develop-ment of bomb case manufacturing technology.

Since very few Soviet bombs and fuzes areavailable for examination, the material for thispublication has been drawn primarily fromdocumentary evidence, which is often inconsist-ent. Consequently, discrepancies exist, and willbe corrected upon receipt of supplementalinformation, Whenever the actual specimenhas been available to this activity for examina.tion, it is so noted.

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There is little or no information availableon Soviet fuze development since 1943. Whilesuch Soviet fuzes as are known are primarily ofthe mechanical type, it is also known that theSoviets have employed the German electricalfuzes in captured German bombs, with theGerman electrical system in the plane for charg-ing the fuzes before the bombs are dropped. Inother instances, German bombs were modifiedto receive the Soviet mechanical fuzes.

The Soviets are known to have an electricalfuze about which no details are known, and theuse of American type VT fuzes seems quitepossible.

The Soviet bomb fuzes, known to date, areeither nose or tail types, with right handthreads screwing into fuze pockets in the bomb.The booster and detonator are integral with thefuze. Most of the fuzes are equipped with arm-ing vanes, and at least one other safety feature.So far, no fuzes containing anti-disturbance orextra long delay features have been reported.

Soviet fuzes may be designea to initiate ahigh order detonation, or merely to ignite aburster charge. In addition to the other mark-ings as described below, those fuzes equippedwith high explosive detonators are marked witha violet ring on the fuze body, or violet arming

vanes, The fuzes are secured in the bomb bodyby means of a thin metal washer, with tabs thatare bent into appropriate slots in the fuze andthe bomb body. When bomb fuzes are used inrockets, the fuzes are secured by means of agrub screw.

,An unusual feature of Soviet bomb fuzingpractice, is the ability to use the same fuze aseither a nose or tail fuze in at least two cases.The fuze is manufactured as a nose fuze, butmay be converted for tail use, in the field, byhand-bending the arming vanes to agree withan indicator line marked in the fuze body.

For identification, the fuzes are normallystenciled or stamped with a series of letters andnumbers, which indicate the designation, dateof manufacture, and factory number. Thedesignation also indicates whether the fuze isto be used for detonation or ignition. In addi-tion to the violet markings, fuzes for detona-tion purposes will have the letters A, a, or sk/dappended to the designation. Example; AM-A;TM-4a; AGM-lsk/d.

Fuzes for ignition purposes are designatedby appending B, b, or b/v to the marking.Example: AM-B; TM-4b; AGM-lb/v.

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Arming vaneArming vane lock nutArming vane cupArming vane cup springArming pinArming vane shaftSafety pinSafety blockLocking ballStriker springStrikerFiring pinGas ventFlash channelPowder train delay channelPowder train delayPrimer carrierFelt washerLimit pinSealing screwUpper setting ringLower setting ringAsbestos sealing gasketCardboard washerAnti-creep springParchment sealing gasket

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PrimerDetonatorRelay chargeBoosterPrimer initiator capsuleFuze bodyFuze body baseDelay setting screwAir cylinderMembrane firing pin retainerDetent pinTiming pointerTiming discMain springReduction gearLeverPivotRelay charmelPlungerPistonClosing plateConical rodSet screwNose capClamping ring “Ignition chargeImpact disc

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The AM-A and AM-B fuzes consist e~sentiallyof arming vanes attached to a vane cup, analuminum foil disc that covers the open endof the fuze to prevent firing by air pressurewhen armed, a long firing pin riveted to a thinmetal or plastic disc, and the firing train. Theupper shoulder of the plastic striker guide sup-ports the disc, while the lower end steiidies thefiring pin. The AM-A has a detonator whilethe AM-B carries a small primer. The AM-Ab/v and the AM-B b/v differ in that they havea removable shipping cover in place of vanesand vane cap.

Upon release, the arming vanes ( 1 ) rotate,threading the vane cup ( 3 ) up and off the fuzebody to arm the fuze. On impact the targetmaterial enters the open end of the tube ruptur-ing the membrane firing pin retainer (36 ) andforcing the firing pin (12 ) into the detonatoror primer. Crushing of the fuze body willproduce the same effect.

REMARKS — As the b/v modifications of this fuze have no vane cap, they are armed by removalof the shipping cover, when loaded into the cluster container in which they are dropped. Theirfunction on impact is the same.

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The fuze is constructed mainly of brass andaluminum. The fuze is assembled into threemajor groups: the arming vane and cup assem-bly, the main body, and the detonator assembly.The safety devices of the fuze are as follows:an arming vane cup, a safety spring, a leadsafety pin, and four safety blocks,

Upon release, the arming pin (5) is pulled out,allowing the arming vane ( 1), arming vaneshaft (6), and the arming vane cup ( 3 ) torotate and fall away exposing the impact disc

(53 ). When the arming vane cup is removed,the safety blocks (8) also fall away, freeing thestriker (11 ) which is kept from the detonatorby khe safety spring (10) and the lead shearpin (7), Upon impact, the striker shears thelead safety pin (7), and compresses the strikerspring (10 ) allowing the firing pin (12) tostrike the primer (27 ). The primer (27) sets-off the detonator (28 ).

REMARKS— The above information has been verified by comparing with an old fuze markedN4 dated 1938, which seems to correspond to the AGM-1,

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vane cup, a safety spring, a lead safety pin,and four safety blocks.

Upon release, the arming pin ( 5 ) is pulled out,allowing the arming vane (1), arming vaneshaft (6), and arming vane cup ( 3 ) to unscrewand fall away exposing the impact disc (53 ).When the arming vane cup is removed, thesafety blocks (8) also fall away, freeing thestriker (11 ) which is kept from the detonatorby the safety spring ( 10) and the lead safetypin (7). Upon impact, the striker shears thelead safety pin (7), and compresses the strikerspring (10 ) allowing the firing pin (12) tostrike the primer (27 ) which initiates the igni-tion charge (52 ).

REMARKS— The above information has been verified by comparing with an old fuze markedfl N143 dated 1932, which appears to correspond to the AGM-3.

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Arming Vanes

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The fuze consists of four’ main groups: armingmechanism, striker assembly, detonator-booster,and/or, delay mechanism, and fuze body assem-bly. The fuze functions by the action of heatgenerated by compressing a volume of air onimpact. This fuze does not have a firing pin.

Upon release, the arming vane ( 1 ) rotates andunscrews the arming vane cup (3), allowingthe safety blocks (8) to fall away. The fuze isnow armed, Upon impact, the striker (11 ) isdriven into the air cylinder (35 ) thereby com-pressing the air entrapped in the cylinder, Theresultant heat of compression ignites the primer(27 ). The ignition of the primer then has twopossible paths to follow, depending on the posi-tion of the delay setting screw (34). If set forinstantaneous, the ignition flame passes directlythrough the flash channel (14 ) to the deto-nator (28 ). If set for delay, the ignition flamepasses through three small holes to the powdertrain delay (16 ). After seven seconds, thedetonator is detonated which in turn detonatesthe booster (30 ).

REMARKS — The dimensions were estimated by correlating information in different reports. Thefuze is set for instantaneous or 7,0 second delay by adjusting a screw in the side of the fuze body.

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Arming Vanes

FAB

The AGP is a vane armed, powder train delay,impact fired, nose fuze.

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The safety pin (7) is removed when the bombis loaded into the. aircraft, The vanes aresecured from rotating by a fork shaped armingpin which is inserted between the fins of thearming vane ( 1). The striker (11 ) extendsbeyond the nose of this fuze and is Threadedexternally to receive the arming vane assembly.Upon release of the bomb, the arming vane isfree to rotate and falls away. The arming pin

(5), which is under spring tension, is thenforced out, The locking balls (9), which holdthe striker and primer carrier ( 17) in place,fall inward releasing the striker, Upon impact,the striker is driven inward and at the sametime, the inertia-driven primer is forced out-ward whereupon the firing pin (12 ) strikesthe primer (27 ). The ignition flame from theprimer ignites the powder train delay in theupper setting ring ( 21 ) and the lower settingring (22 ) in turn. After the preset time haselapsed, the initiating flame passes on to thedetonator (28 ) and the booster (30).

REMARKS— The dimensions were estimated by correlating information in various reports, The

u manner of setting is by adjusting the setting ring to the desired increment on the time scale.

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FIGURE 6-AGDT-A NOSE TIME FUZE.

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AGDT-A and AGDT-B NOSE TIME FUZESAr~T–A and Ar~T - –6

MAX. DIA. (in.)

VANE DIA. (in.)

OVERALL LENGTH

FUNCTIONING

ARMING

(in.)

BOMBS IN WHICH USED

OPERATION

2,62

2,86

3.47

Aerial burst, adjustable time delay fuze

Arming Vanes

AGDT-A: AO, FOTAB, RS-82, and RS-132AGDT-B: SAB, and KhAB

The AGDT-A is an aerial burst nose fuze witha powder train delay. The fuze starts to functionimmediately upon removal of the arming vaneand cup assembly. The AGDT-B is the same asthe AGDT-A except that the detonator is re-placed by an ignition charge required to initiateflare and gas bombs.

The striker (11 ) is held in position under springaction (10 ) by two locking balls (9). Thelocking balls are held in place by the armingvane cup (3). Upon release, the arming vane(1), arming vane shaft (6), and the armingvane cup ( 3 ) are rotated and fall away due toaction of the arming vane cup spring (4). Thisallows the locking balls to fall out freeing thestriker (11 ), which then, being under springaction, flies inward, striking the primer initiatorcapsule (31 ). The ignition flame from theprimer travels through the flash channel ( 14)to the powder train delay (16) in the uppersetting ring (21 ), and then to the powder train(16 ) in the lower setting ring (22). Afterburning for the pre-set time, the flame passesthrough the relay channel (44 ) to either thedetonator (28 ) and booster (30), or to theignition charge in case of the AGDT-B.

REMARKS— The dimensions were estimated by correlating information in various reports.

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FIGURE 7—TM-4A TIME FUZE.

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OVERALL LENGTH

FUNCTIONING

ARMING

BOMBS IN WHICH

DESCRIPTION

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2.62

~in.)

USED

3,84

Clockwork, adjustable time delay

Clockwork, initiated upon release

TM-4A: AO, ChAB, and FOTABTM-4B: SAB, and KRAB

This is a dome-shaped, clockwork fuze, with anexternal time setting ring. The late tnodek ofthe fuze have a button-like protrusion on thetop of the fuze. An arming pin is inserted justbeneath the button. A fork shaped safety pinpierces the fuze body just above the time settingring, and is removed when the fuze is installedin the bomb. An arming wire is attached to thearming pin when the fuzed bomb is loaded inthe aircraft. The TM-4A is a detona~ing fuzewhile the TM-4B is an ignition type fuze.

OPERATION — After the fuze is installed, the safety pin (7) is removed. The arming shaft (6) isthen held in place by the arming pin ( 5 ) which is fastened to an arming wire. When the bombis released, the arming pin is removed allowing the arming shaft to move outward due to theaction of a spring. This releases the detent pin (37), which also moves outward, The timingpointer (38 ) is now free to move in a clockwise direction. After six seconds, the pointer moves offits fixed rest, and bears on the timing disc (39) under the pressure of the striker spring (10).The pointer continues to move until it becomes positioned over the slot in the timing disc. Thestriker is then driven into the primer (27). Timing is adjusted by varying the position of therelease slot, in the timing disc, in relation to the timing pointer. Instantaneous settings are pre-vented by the fixed rest on which the pointer moves for the first six seconds (two seconds in thecase of the TM-4B fuze ). The pointer is rotated at a fixed rate by a spring driven clockworkconsisting of a main spring (40), reduction gears (41), and an escapement mechanism. Theescapement governs the driving speed by means of lever (42), which swings around a pivot (43)mounted on a spring, and engages one gear on the reduction system at each end of its swing.

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FIGURE 8—APUV NOSE AND TAIL FUZE.

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, OVERALL LENGTH (in.)

FUNCTIONING

ARMING

BOMBS IN WHICH USED

DESCRIPTION

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1.33

3.26

7.86

Instantaneous, 0.1, or 0.3 second delay

Arming Vanes

FAB, BRAB (MAB ). Very common

The APUV is a fuze that was extensively usedduring World War IL It may be used as anose or tail fuze. It is direct acting and causesignition by the principle of violent compressionof a column of air. The resultant heat of com-press~on ignites a p+<mer.. The, ,fuze maybe settor delay or non-delay by tId]USthg two setscrews on the side of the fuze body.

Upon release, the arming assembly (1), (3),and (6) rotate and fall away. This frees thesafety blocks ( 8 ) which fall free. The fuze isnow armed. Upon impact, the plunger (45 )is forced inward compressing the air within thecylinder (35 ). The compression of the airraises its temperature to the igniting point ofthe primer (31 ), which ignites. The primerignites the flash charge, which, in turn, activatesthe long or short delay, or flashes through theinstantaneous channel to fire the detonator (28)and booster (30 ).

When used as a tail fuze, the striker weightcauses the fuze to function by inertia.

REMARKS— This fuze is very widely used. Data was obtained from actual examinatiori of arecovered fuze. Specimens have also been recovered in Korea.

VARIATIONS — TWO variations of this fuze have been recovered — the APUVM ( A IIY E M) andthe APUV-1 (A llYB - I). In appearance, construction and principle of operation these variationsare the same as the Apm, except that there are xo conic~l rod? and nO external adj~table *tscrews. As assembled, }he APUVM and APUV- 1 wdl function with, a 0.2 second delay; however,removal of a small setting screw (see inset) In the fuze body base will open a direct flash channeland give instantaneous action. This setting must be made before the fuze is inserted in the bomb.

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FIGURE 9—AV-1 NOSE AND TAIL FUZE.

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AV-1 COMBINATION NOSE AND TAIL FUZEAB–1

MAX. DIA. (in,)

VANE DIA. (in.)

OVERALL LENGTH

FUNCTIONING

ARMING

(in.)

BOMBS IN WHICH USED

DESCRIPTION

OPERATION

1.75

3.86

8.50

All-ways action type, impact firing with 25-27second delay.

Arming Vanes

FAB

The fuze consists of five main groups: the arm-ing mechanism, striker assembly, powder traindelay, detonator and booster, and body assembly.The fuze contains three safety devices: an arm-ing pin (5), the locking balls (9), and thearming vane shaft (6).

Upon release, the arming pin (5) is removedand the arming vane ( 1 ) and arming vane shaft(6) are free to turn. After approximately 50revolutions. the arming vane and shaft fallaway. The striker (11 ) and primer carrier (17)are fixed to each other by the locking balls (9).When the arming vane shaft is removed, thelocking balls fall inward freeing the strikerfrom the primer carrier. When used as a nosefuze, inertia forces the primer carrier onto thestriker (firing pin ), and when used as a tailfuze, the striker is forced onto the primer byinertia. Side impact will force the rounded endsof the striker and the primer carrier against theconical ends of the inner fuze body, thus car-oming the two elements together and firing theprimer. Initiation of the primer then ignitesthe powder train delay (16 ), which in turnfunctions the detonator (28 ) and booster (30).

REMARKS— This information is based on a recovered fuze. Specimens have been recovered in

Korea.

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FIGURE 1O-ADP TAIL FUZE.

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MAX. DIA. (in.).

VANE DIA. (in,)

● OVERALL LENGTH

FUNCTIONING

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(in.)

ARMING “

BOMBS IN WHICH USED

DESCRIPTION

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%$OPERATION

ADP TAIL FUZE

2,25

2.86

8.66

Impact firing with selected delays of .01-.05,.05-,15, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 22 seconds.

Arming Vanes

FAB and BRAB

The ADP is a sensitive tail fuze, vane armed,with an inertia driven striker, and an adjustablepowder train delay.

The safety pin (7) is removed from the fuzewhen the bomb is loaded in the aircraft. Thearming vane ( 1 ) is secured by means of a forkshape arming pin, fastened to the arming wireplaced between the vanes of the arming vane.Upon release, the arming vane (1), arming vaneshaft (6), and the arming vane CUP ( 3 ) rotateand fall away, freeing the striker ( l-l) andarming the fuze, The striker and the primer areseparated by an anti-creep spring (25). Uponimpact, the inertia driven striker (11 ) movesforward compressing the anti-creep spring andpentrates the primer (27a). The primer flashesthrough an explosive canal, initiating the fixedpowder train delay (16 ) in the lower settingring (22 ). After burning the preset time, thetrain ignites the relay channel (44 ) ,which, inturn, ignites a second primer ( 27b ), then thedetonator (28 ) and booster (30).

REMARKS — There is a reference to an old type ADP fuze, which is generally similar to the onedescribed here. The old type differed mainly in that it had no provision for a safety pin, and hada sloping shoulder on the external fuze body instead of a stepped shoulder.

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TYPES OF SOVIET AIRCRAFT BOMBS

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The following table gives the Soviet code designation (translated to the English alphabet), thename of the bomb and its translation, and the equivalent United States ordnance term.

CODE RUSSIAN DERIVATION U, S. EQUIVALENT

FAB-UJh6 Fugasnaya aviabomba General Purpose

These bombs show some development since 1942 in that welded construction in the. smallerbombs gave way to forged construction. The largest size reported in manufacture is 5,000 kg.and the most frequently encountered has been the 100 kg.

BRAB-6PA6 Bronyeboynaya aviabomba Semi-Armor Piercing

The Soviets do not appear to have an armor piercing bomb similar to the American or Britisharmor piercing type. They seldom made use of this semi-armor piercing type during World WarII.

BE TAB-6ETA6 Betonobohtaya aviabomba Armor Piercing

The concrete piercing bombs are rocket assisted and appear to be of a more advanced andcleaner design than other types of bombs. They represent the closest Soviet approach to a trueA. P, type bomb.

PTAB - t’tTA6 Protivotankovaya aviobomba Anti - Tank

Two small shaped-charge anti-tank bombs are the known results of a special developmentundertaken by the Soviets. These bombs are usually released from containers by ground attackaircraft.

MAB - Mdb Mo$tovaya aviabomba Light Case Blast

This thin walled blast effect bomb is equipped with a parachute to enable a low flying plane toget clear after dropping the bomb. The parachute can be detached to improve accuracy if a highaltitude attack is planned.

AO - AO Oskolochnaya aviabomba Fragmentation

Some thirty types of fragmentation bombs are known to have been used by the Soviets up until1945. Most of these were converted artillery projectiles with crudely fitted tails and suspensionlugs. However, they have four manufactured types which are considered more satisfactoryweapons.

ZAB - 3A6 Zazhigateilnaya avlabombo Incendiary

Soviet incendiary bombs are of two types; small thermite bombs released from clusters, andlarger separately dropped bombs containing thermite and a thickened naptha compound. A1-though the Soviets were among the first to develop cluster incendiary bombs, they were not usedas extensively during World War II as other types. —

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TYPES OF SOVIET BOMBS (continued)

1CODE

i-RRAB - PPf16 Rotativno

RUSSiAN DerivationRas$evnoyo Yuschoya oviabomba

U, S. EQUIVALENTContainer

I This type of container is sometimes reffered to as the “Molotov Breadbasket,” It may be filled

. with small fmgmentation, incendiary, or gas and incendiary bombs. Its use was somewhatrestricted during World War IL

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KhAO or ChA6 -Xh6 Khimicheskaya aviabombo Ch*mical

The Soviets are known to possess gas bombs of both persistent and non-persistent types. Frag-mentation bombs with special tail compartments for gas have also been recovered.

KRAB-HPA6 Kuryoshchoyasya aviobombo Toxic Smoke

This bomb is used tactically for the laying of smoke clouds.

DAB-fla6 Dymovoyo aviabombo Incendiary Smoke

This bomb is known to exist in 80 and 100 kg. sizes. It appears to be a phosphorous typesmoke producer with incidental incendiary effect.

‘SAB-CA6 Svet yoshchayasyo aviobombu Flare

The Soviet parachute flares are made in a number of different sizes and are similar to Britishparachute flares in construction.

FoTAB-aioTh6 Foto oviobomba Photo Flash

This bomb is used for night photographic missions, and is generally similar to those used byother nations.

ANAB-AHA6 Aeronovigatsionnoyo oviabombo Marker Floot

A combination acetylene flare and colored dye sea marker, used for air navigation over water.

AB-A6 Agitatsionnoyo aviabomba

A bomb-shaped, wood and sheet metal container, used forother propaganda material,

DS-~C Dopolnitellnoy Sk&rosti

Added velocity.

Propogando

the distribution of pamphlets or

Racket Aeeisted

AOKh or AOCh - ~OX Oskoiochnaya khimicheskoyo Fragmentation-Chemical

YaD - flfl Yadovitogo Dyma Toxic Smoke

b RS-PC Roketny Dymo Rocket

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BOMB LOADING

The explosive, or other filling, of Soviet bombs varies considerably between different types ofbombs and even in bombs from the same lots. The following types of loading have beenencountered:

A.

B.

c.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

EXPLOSIVES

Straight TNT. This is the preffered filling for the larger FAB bombs in peacetime, when long storage is anticipated.

78?0 picric acid and 22T0 Dinitronapthalene. Used in peace time for AO andFAB bombs up to 100 kg.

80% TNT and 2090 Ammonium Nitrate. Used for bombs up to 250 kg. duringwar time, unless quick consumption is expected.

50% TNT and 50% Ammonium Nitrate. Used during war time for FAB bombsof 500 and 1000 kg. size,

80% TNT and 20% Dinitronapthalene.

Boosters are composed of tetryl.

INCENDIARY

1.

2.

3.

4.

Thermite powder of varying composition.

Compressed thermite balls.

Thermite powder and thickened naphtha, or petroleum mixture, in separate com-partments,

Thermite powder and electron casing.

CHEMICAL

RUSSIAN SYMBOL

P4

Ps or 5

P15 0,15

PK30r PJoio

Pc

PJa {05-(2)

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U. S. SYMBOL

WP

H

DM

CG

L

DA

CN?

HL

AC

NAME

White Phosphorous

Mustard

Adamsite

Phosgene

Lewisite

Diphenylchlorarsine

Chloracetophenone

Trichlorotriethylamine

Mustard and Lewisite 50-50

Hydroyanic acid

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TOXIC SMOKE

40% — Adamsite

40% — Potassium nitrate

1570 — Starch

596 — Kieselguhr

E, MARKER FLOAT

Calcium carbide with phosphorous igniter.

COLOR CODE

The basic overall color of Soviet bombs is generally a dark gray. The known exception is a

propaganda bomb, AB, which is green overalL

Special characteristics are indicated by colored bands around the bomb nose section or body.Vari&ions from the following table

CODE U. S. EQUIVALENT

FAB G. P.

AO Fragmentation

may be expected.

AOKh

BRAB

BETAB

ZAB

ZAB

KhAB

KRAB

SAB

RS

DS

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Fragmentation-Chemical

S. A. P.

A. P.

Incendiary

Incendiary Cluster

Chemical — Persistent

Non-persistent

Toxic Smoke

Parachute flare

Rocket

Rocket assisted

Practice

NOSE BAND

Green

Green

Orange

Blue

Red

Red

Green

White

Blue

Blue

Red

BODY BAND

Blue

Green and Blue

Blue

Red

Green

Green

Yellow and Green

White

Black

Black

White

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BOMB MARKINGS

The following information will be found stenciled on the bombs:

A. BODY M-ARKINGS

1. Designation including weight in Kilograms (e.g. FAB-1OO)

2. Fuze Type (e.g. AM-A)

3. a. Explosive filler (e.g. TNT)b, Chemical filler (e.g. P-5 indicating mustard gas)

4. Number of auxiliary boosters (only on bombs of 250 kg. or more)

B. TAIL FIN MARKINGS

1. Year of manufacture (e.g. 1946)

2. Lot number (e.g. 101/82)

3, Factory number (e.g. zavod 43 )

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The size of crater produced by a bomb depends on the nature of the earth, and the depthof penetration achieved by the bomb before detonation. The following table provides some

general data on craters produced by Russian demolition bombs, equipped with fuzes of varyingdelay, and dropped on ground ranging from normal soil to river boulders.

BOMB SIZE (kg) DEPTH (feet) DIAMETER (feet)

50 1-2 6-9

70 1-2 8-13

100 1-4 8-10

250 3-6 15-28

500 5 23

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FIGURE 11—ANAB-1 AIR NAVIGATION MARKER BOMB.

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.TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.)

TOTAL WEIGHT

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT)

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TAIL CONSTRUCTION

Marker float

None

None — tear strip admits water to chemicals

10.9

2.7

2.2 Ibs.

Phosphor-calciummarker compound.

None

carbide mixture and sea

The body is of sheet metal ccmstructicm with aspherical nose and ogival after section. Anemission tube runs up between the tail fins,

The tail consists of four sheet metal fins fas-tened by rivets, or welding, to the after body.

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REMARKS— This device is used for air navigation over water, After removing the tear strip, themarker is dropped manually into the water. The water reacts with the calcium carbide mixture toform acetylene and, simultaneously, with the phosphor compound to liberate sufficient heat toignite the acetylene. It will burn with a bright flame for five to ten minutes. The sea markercompound leaves a fluorescent patch on the surface, An ANAB-2,5 has also been reported with aburning time of 15 minutes.

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CALCULATED PENETRATION

FOR ARMOR AND CONCRETE PIERCING

49$

ALTITUDEFT.

10,00015,00020,00026,000

ALTITUDEFT.

10,00015,00020,00026,000

ALTITUDEFT.

3,3006,500

10,00016,00020,00025,00030,000

ALTITUDEFT.

3,3006,500

10,00016,50020,00025,000

30,000

ARMOR PIERCING BOMB, BRAB-220

PENETRATIONIN INCHES WHEN RELEASED AT 240 MPH. AIR SPEED

REINFORCED HOMOGENEOUSCONCRETE ARMOR PLATE

22.2 3.4626.5 4.2030.0 4.6533.0 5.20

ARMOR PIERCING BOMB, BRAB-500

PENETRATIONIN INCHESWHENREIEASEDAl 240 MPH,AIR SPEED

REINFORCED HOMOGENEOUSCONCRETE ARMOR PLATE

22,6 4.027.0 4.7530.5 5.3534.0 5.90

ARMOR PIERCING BOMB, BRAB=200 DS

PENETRATIONIN INCHES

HOMOGENEOUSARMORPIATE

3.04,4

5.36.47.38.18.4

CONCRETE PIERCING BOMB, BETAB-150 DS

PENETRATIONIN FEETWHENFELEA5EDAT 220-350MPH.AIR SPEED

CONCRETE ~RICKWAIL SANDYCLAY

5.40 6.45 22.45.85 7.05 25,56.35 7.60 27.57.10 8.50 30.57.40 8.80 32,07.80 9.40 33.88.00 9.65 34.9

60ilflBS

HARDENEDARMOR PLATE

1.822.162.522.75

HARDENEDARMOR PLATE

3.083.704.104.65

HARDENEDARMOR PLATE

4.366.207.489.45

10.2011.5012.00

SAND ANO GRAVEL

29.432.334.538.540.443.044.0

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Armor-piercing, 500 lb.TYPE.

NOSE FUZE None

APUV, ADP. TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.) 66

BODY LENGTH (in.) 40 (approximately)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) 10.9

1.72WALL THICKNESS (in.)

524 lbs.TOTAL WEIGHT{u CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO 16%

TNT-84 lbs.MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT)

Two suspension bands

Nose band — Orange (red and yellow)COLOR MARKINGS

The bomb body consists of a cast steel navalprojectile. The tail cone, which forms the basesection, is fastened to the bomb by means ofscrew threads. The tail cone is filled withexplosive and closed with a fuze adapterthreaded internally to receive the fuze.

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail unit consists of four (4) fins weldedto the tail cone. Two sheet metal braces arewelded between each of the tail fins for addi-tional support.

REMARKS— This bomb will penetrate up to 33 inches of reinforced concrete, 51A inches ofhomogeneous armor plate, or 2% inches of hardened armor plate,

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FIGURE 13—BRAB-500

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TYPE Armor-piercing, 1000 lb..

NOSE FUZE None

. TAIL FUZE APUV

TOTAL LENGTH (in.) 93.7

BODY LENGTH (in,) 50 (approximately)


WALL THICKNESS (in,)

TOTAL WEIGHT

u CHARGE/WEIGHT RATlO

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

1,24

1102 Ibs,

21yo

WEIGHT) TNT-233.2 lbs.


Nose band — Orange

The bomb body consists of a heavy-walled, caststeel cylinder, tapering to an ogival nose. Thetail cone, which forms the base section, isfastened to the bomb by means of screw threads.The tail cone is filled with explosive and closedwith a fuze adapter threaded internally toreceive the fuze.

The tail unit consists of four (4) sheet metalfins welded to the tail cone. Two sheet metalbraces are welded between each of the fins foradditional support.

REMARKS — This bomb will penetrate up to 34 inches of reinforced concrete, about 6 inches ofhomogeneous armor plate, or 4% inches of hardened armor plate,

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TYPE.

NOSE FUZE

* TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in,)


WALL THICKNESS (in.)

TOTAL WEIGHT

LiJ CHARGE/WEIGHT RATlO

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

Ll)

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

WEIGHT)

REMARKS— This bomb will penetrate up toplate, and 6 inches of hardened armor plate.

Armor-piercing, 2000 lb.

None

ADP, APUV

121

80+2

18.7

1.45

2123 lbs.

21.4%

TNT-456 Ibs.

BRAB-1OOO


Nose band — Orange

The bomb body consists of a cast steel cylindertapering to an ogival nose. The tail cone,which forms the base section, is fastened to thebomb by means of screw threads. The tail coneis closed with a fuze adapter, threaded inter-nally to receive the fuze.

The tail unit consists of four (4) sheet metalfins welded to the tail cone. Two sheet metalbraces are welded between each of the fins foradditional support.

70 inches of reinforced concrete, 73A inches of armor

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TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER

WALL THICKNESS

u TOTAL WEIGHT

(in.)

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

BRAB-200 DS

Armor-piercing (rocket-assist )

None

Time-fuze — ignites propellantBase-fuze — detonates bomb

81

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469 lbs.

5.8%

TNT—27 Ibs,


Nose band — BlueBody band (on rocket ) — Black

The bomb body consists of a forged steel cylindertapering to an ogival nose. An armor piercing capis fitted over the ogive to prevent ricochets. Theouter surface of the body is machine finished. Thebase of the body is closed by a base plug with a fuzeadapter. The wall of the body extends beyond thebase plug and is threaded internally to receive therocket motor.

The tail unit consists of four (4) pressed steel finswelded to a conical section. The tail assembly isfitted over the venturi of the rocket motor.

REMARKS — The propellant charge of the motor consists of 42.3 lbs. of nitro-cellulose powderhaving a burning time of 2.6 seconds. This rocket effect adds about 591 fps. to the velocity of the

bomb and allows a penetration of about 6.5 inches armor.

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USSR BOMBS AND FUZES*

TYPE

NOSE FUZE

* TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in,)


,,. “

uWALL THICKNESS (in.)

TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENS1ON

COLOR MARKiNGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

BETAB-150 DS

Concrete-piercing (rocket assist )

None

A base fuze detonates the explosive filling. A timefuze is used to ignite the rocket propellant, TheTM 24 is listed as used in the BETAB-170 DS andBETAB-250 DS.

82.4

35.4

8

363 Ibs.

9.3%

TNT-33.8 lbs.


Nose band — BlueBody band (on rocket ) — Black

The bomb consists of an 8 in. A.P. artillery projec-tile with the base closed by a plug, which containsan adapter for a base fuze. The wall of the projec-tile extends beyond the base plug, and is threadedinternally to receive the rocket motor.

The tail unit consists of four (4) pressed steel finswelded to a conical section. The tail assembly isfitted over the venturi of the rocket motor.

REMARKS — The propellant charge of the rocket motor consists of 38.6 lbs. of nitro-cellulosepowder having a burfiing time of 2.4 seconds. This rocket effect adds about 690 fps. to the veloc-

,(!1! ity of the bomb, and allows a penetration of some 62.5 inches of concrete. A BETAB-170 DS andw a BETAB-250 DS have been reported.

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FIGURE 1GPTAB-1 .5 ANTI-TANK BOMB.

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-.

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—

-. .

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$MIJ

TYPE

NOSE FUZE

. -. .. -, ---IAIL PU4E

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in,)

WALL THICKNESS

TOTAL WEIGHT

U

;( }

CHARGE/WEIGHT

(in.)

RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

PTAB-1.5

Shaped Charge, anti-tank bomb

None

Mechanical Impact firing mechanism

14

2.1

3.3

43%

:,

1.5 lbs,

Normally carried in a cluster container

The bomb is composed of spot welded sheetmetal sections. A cylindrical sheet metal casingis pressed over the spot welded sections foradded strength and fragmentation effect.

The tail unit is a cylindrical sheet metal mem-ber with four narrow longitudinal sheet metalfins.

REMARKS — This bomb will produce a 1.8 inch diameter hole in 3 inch armor plate. It also hassome fragmentation effect, Its primary targets are tanks and trucks.The PTAB-2.5, generally similar to the PTAB-1.5, has been reported.

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—

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TYPE

NOSE FUZE

. TAIL FUZE

$lwJ

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATlO

SUSPENSION


COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

KhAB-25

Gas, Persistent

AGM-1

None

34.8

8

0.157

61 lbs.

50%

Single suspension band

Mustard or 50-50 mustard-lewisite 31 Ibs.Burster .9 lbs.

Nose band — RedBody band — Green

The body is formed of thin gauge sheet met~land consists of an ogival nose section, cylindri-cal main body section, and a conical base sectionjoined together by welds. The central bursteris fastened to the nose fuze adapter.

The tail assembly consists of four fins riveted toa cone. This assembly is welded to the base ofthe bomb body. Sheet metal struts are rivetedbetween each fin for added strength.

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FIGURE 18—KhAB-200

50

(PERSISTENTI AND KhAB-200 (NON-PERSISTENT) GAS BOMB.

,,,

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KhAB-200 (Persistent) or (Non-Persistent)

TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER


TOTAL WEIGHT

(in.)

,,: ~

w CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION

COLORMARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

WEIGHT)

Gas, Persistent or Non-Persistent

Persistent —TM-4B, AGDTNon-Persistent —AGM-1, AM-A, AV-4

None

85,2

65 (approximately)

12,6

0.236

Persistent — 346-363 lbs.Non-Persistent — 374-387 lbs.

50%

Persistent — Mustard or mustard-lewisite171-183 lbs.

Non-Persistent — Phosgene 194-202 Ibs.and 2.5 lb. Burster


Persistent — Nose band — RedBody band — Green

Non-Persistent — Nose band — GreenBody band — Green

The body is formed of sheet metal and consistsof an ogival nose section, cylindrical body sec-tion, and a spherical base section. All sections

are joined by welds. Nose is closed by a fuzeadapter, and fitted with a 1.5 lb. burster charge.

The tail assembly consists of four fins welded toa cone. Two struts are welded between each finfor added support. The tail assembly is weldedto the base of the bomb.

w REMARKS — Bomb will contaminate a total area of about 17,850 square yards.

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FIGURE 19—KhAB-500 CHEMICAL BOMB.

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.

—


TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

u CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

BODY CONSTRUCTION

KhAB-500

Gas, Non-Persistent

AGM-1

None

94.6

17.7

0.236

660-691 lbs.

60%

Phosgene — 374-407 lbs.Burster — 3.5 lbs.


The body is formed of sheet metal and consistsof an ogival nose section, cylindrical body sec-tion, and a spherical base section. All sectionsare joined by wefds. The nose is closed by afuze adapter and is fitted with a 2.5 lb. burstercharge for summer use and a 3.5 lb. burstercharge for winter use.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail assembly consists of four fins welded toa tail cone, Two braces are welded betweeneach fin for additional support. The assemblyis welded to the base of the bomb,

REMARKS— The existence of a KhAB has been reported.

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KhAB-25 YaD

TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in,)

BODY LENGTH (in.)


TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATlO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

Toxic Smoke Bomb

AGM-3

None

34.5

8

76 lbs.

21.7%

Adamsite – 6.6 lbs.Pot. Nitrate — 6.6 Ibs.Starch — 2.4 lbs.Kieselguhr — 0.8 lbs.


Body bands — Yellow and Green

The bomb body consists of an inner and outersheet metal container. The outer container isformed by welding together a nose cap adapterring, ogival nose section, cylindrical main bodysection, and a conical base section. An emissiontube is welded to the base section, The innercontainer is closed, at the nose, by a sheet metalcan containing the initiator and primer. Thenose cap is fastened to the adapter ring bymeans of screw threads, and is fitted with a fuzeadapter.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail assembly consists of four sheet metalfins welded to the base section and to theemission tube, A sheet metal strut is weldedbetween each fin for additional support.

REMARKS — Burning time of smoke composition is 5 to 8 minutes, producing a cloud 50 to 65feet in height, 180 feet wide and extending about 800 feet downwind.

DAB-80F and DAB-1OOF have been reported. These are smoke bombs with incidental incendiaryeffect. The “F” in the designation, presumably means “fosfor” (phosphorous).

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RRAB -1, -2, -3

* TYPE

TOTAL LENGTH (in,)


TOTAL WEIGHT FILLED (Ibs.)

TOTAL WEIGHT EMPTY (Ibs.)

COLOR OVERALL

FILLING (NO. OF BOMBS)

Type ZAB-lE

ZAB-2.5

AO-8 or AOKh-8

AO-10 or AOKh-10

AOKh-15

AO-25

KhAB-25

AF-32

OKT-8 or OKT-11

CONSTRUCTION

u

u

Cluster container (Molotov

RRAB-1 RRAB-2

152 129

28.5 23.5

2-3000 10-1500

378 251

Grey Grey

580

580

84-130

100

40

40

20

24

260

260

50-78

66

19

19

15

300

Breadbasket )

RRA8-3

90

20.5

5-1oo

150

Grey

116

116

34

25

13

13

100

The rotating cluster container is formed by twosheet metal sections held together by retainingbands, and is subdivided into small internalcompartments. These compartments are filledwith small incendiary and fragmentation bombs.The tail unit consists of three spring loadedvanes that spring out upon release, These vanesare placed on an angle to the longitudinal axisof the bomb, so as to cause rotation during fall.Centrifugal force causes the retaining bands torupture. The hinged doors of the containerthen open scattering the bombs over a widearea.

REMARKS — Depending upon the contents and altitude, the radius of scatter may be as great as1400 yards. Spherical gas incendiary containers, OKT-8 and OKT-11 are also used in the RRABclusters as well as aircraft gear.

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FRAGMENTATION BOMBS FAB-50M

M4

23.8

6

96

15.4

16

A6P

MS M6 M7M2 M3 M8

25.3

6

105

17.6

16.8

AGM-3

25.5 20.5 25.3

6 6 6

101 98 107

14.1 — 19.8

14 — 18.5

APUV AGM-3 AGM-3

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TOTAL LENGTH (in.) 22 23.8

MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) 6 6

TOTAL WEIGHT (Ibs.) 92.5 88

FILLING WEIGHT (Ibs.) 15.2 15.1

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO (%) 16.4 17,2

NOSE FUZE APW APUVAV-1 AV-1

*FILLING ——

* Dinitronapthalene 12~0

Ammonium Nitrate 88%

REMARKS — These bombs are considered to be fragmentation bombs because of their low chargeweight ratio, No further information is available.

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FRAGMENTATION BOMBS AO-TYPE

MAXIMUMDIA. (in.)

2

3

3

3

3

3

4.1

3.5

4.2

4

4.1

4.2

4.5

4.5

4,5

4.7

4.8

4.8

TOTAL CHARGEWEIGHT (lb.) WEIGHT (lb.)

OVERALLLENGTH (in,)

15

12

11.1

12.6

11.4

12.6

16

18.9

23

23.7

24

24.4

29.8

18.9

13.3

38.7

19.8

20.6

42.8

REMARKSTYPE

AO-2,5 5.3 .41 See detailed report

Converted 76mm projectile

Same

Same

Same

. AO-5.9

AO-6

AO-8M2

AO-8M4

AO-8M6

AOKh-8

16.3

15,7

17.5

21

22

m

2.2

HE 1,3Gas 1.2

1.9

HE 1.7Gas 1.7

See detailed report

See detailed reportAO-10

AOKh-10,,, ,,

v See detailed report

AO-12.5

AO-13.4

AOKh-15

29.5

32.4

47

46

37.5

46.4

52

54.3

52

220

See detailed reportHE 2.5Gas 2,2

6.6

4.9

Converted projectile

(?) similar to AO.20M3

(?) Similar to AO-20M3

See detailed report

Converted 125mm projectile

AO-20

AO-20M1

AO-20M2

AO-20M3

AO-25M1

AO-25M2

AOKh-25

6.6

8

6.7

HE 3.3Gas 8.3

DM, DH, or Cn gas in tailconr. Converted projectile

Converted projectile

See detailed report

AO-26.4

AO-1OO

AO-250

11011.1

body band. Bombs havingCOLOR — These bombs generally have a green nose band and a blueas H. E., carry an extra green band on the body.u chemical fillers as well

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IOMB.

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TYPE.

NOSE FUZE

.TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

bl;,

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

AO-2.5

Fragmentation, 5.5 lb.

AM-A, AM-A b/v, AGM-1, AV-4

None

14.9

8.2

2.043

0.55

5.3 lbs.

7.7%

TNT—.41 lb.

Carried in cluster containers

Nose band — GreenBody band — Blue

The body consists of a cast steel cylinder with ashort conical nose which is threaded internallyto receive the fuze.

The tail unit consists of four pressed steel finswelded to the bomb body. -

REMARKS— The bomb breaks up into approximately 150 fragments upon detonation, producingan area of lethality of 485 sq. yds. The illustration shows the AM-A b/v fuze.

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TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZES

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in,)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

AO-10

Fragmentation, 22 Ibs.

AM-A, AGM-1, AV-4

None

18.8

11.4

3.5

21 Ibs.

3%

TNT—1,9 lb.

Single suspensioncluster containers.

band, can also be carried in


The bomb body consists of a cast steel cylindertapering in an ogive to the nose. The nose isthreaded internally to receive the fuze.

The tail consists of four (4) blades welded tothe base of the bomb body, Struts are rivetedbetween the four blades to form a square box.

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FIGURE 24--AO-2OM3 FRAGMENTATION BOMB.

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AO-20 M3

ITYPE Fragmentation, 44 lb.

~’

NOSE FUZE AGM-3

.1 TAIL FUZE None


BODY LENGTH (in.) 16


WALL THICKNESS (in.) 0,70

TOTAL WEIGHT 46.4 lbs.~,

‘w CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO 14%

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) TNT-6,6 lbs.

SUSPENSION Single suspension band

COLOR MARKINGS Nose band — GreenBody band — Blue

BODY CONSTRUCTION The bomb body consists of a cast steel cylindertapering to an ogival nose, which is threadedinternally to receive the fuze.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail consists of four (4) pressed steel finsriveted to a tail cone. The assembly is weldedto the base of the bomb body.

REMARKS — The bomb breaks into approximately 280 fragments upon detonation, and has alethality area of 1800 sq. yds.

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USSR BOMBS AND FUZES1,,

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TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATlO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

AO-1OO

Fragmentation, 220 lb.

APUV

APUV

42.8

30.4

11.1

.746

22o lbs.

50%

Cast TNT and pressed AmatolApproximately 110 Ibs,



The bomb body consists of concrete reinforcedwith toothed longitudinal metal strips, and cir-cumferential wires 3 mm in diameter, The nosesection is formed of cast steel fitted with a fuzeadapter. The after section tapers in a straightcone, and is closed with a steel plate having afuze adapter and an external thread to receivethe tail assembly.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail consists of four (4) pressed steel finswelded to a steel cap. Supporting struts arewelded between the fins to form a square box.The steel cap is threaded internally, for thread-ing to the base closing plate of the bomb body.

REMARKS — Russian documents state that this bomb is more effective against personnel than theFAB-1OO.

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AOKh-8

TYPE.

NOSE FUZE

.TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT,,. ,,



SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

Frag.-Gas Bomb

AGM-1

None

16

.-

4.1

.06

17.5 lbs.

Gas 7%I-I.E. 7%

Diphenylchlorarsine 1.2High Explosive 1.3 lbs.

Single suspension Iug

Nose Band — GreenBody Band — Green and

lbs.

Blue

The bomb has a light, tapered, sheet iron body.A booster tube extends the length of the bombbody. The space between the booster tube andthe bomb casing is filled with steel fragmentsand the gas mixture.

The bomb has a short cylindrical tail, which isattached to the after end of the bomb body byfour bars,

REMARKS — The effective fragmentation radius is given as 16 yards, while the gas forms a cloudlasting an average of 35 minutes, and causing nose irritation up to 435 yards.

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70

26-AOKh-10 FRAGMENTATION-GAS BOMB.

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AOKh-10

TYPE FRAG/GAS (combined), 22 lb.

NOSE FUZE AV-4, AM-A, AGM-I

TAIL FUZE None

TOTAL LENGTH 23 (approximately)

BODY LENGTH (in.) 11.04


WALL THICKNESS

TOTAL WEIGHT,,,)

u CHARGE/WEIGHT

SUSPENSION

(in,) .08

22 lbs,

RATIO Gas 7%H.E. 7V0


MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) DA, DM, or CN 1.7 lb. andHigh Explosive 1.7 lb.

COLOR MARKINGS Nose band — GreenBody bands — Green and Blue

BODY CONSTRUCTION The bomb has a light tapered, sheet iron body.A burster tube extends the length of the bombbody. The space between the burster tube andthe bomb casing is filled with a combination ofsteel fragments and gas mixture.

The tail consists of four (4) sheet iron finsattached to a tail cone, which is welded to thebomb body.

REMARKS — The effective fragmentation radius is given as 109 yds. The gas forms a cloud lastingfrom eight (8) to twelve (12) minutes, and causing nose irritation up to 328 yards.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

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AoK#l-15

TYPE FRAG/GAS (combination), 33 lb.~.

NOSE FUZE AM-A, AGM-1, AV-4

TAIL FUZE LNone




WALL THICKNESS (in.) .7

TOTAL WEIGHT 32.4 lbs.

v CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO 7.8%

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) DA, DM, or CN 2.2 lb. andTNT 2.5 lb.


COLOR MARKINGS Nose band — GreenBody band — Green and Blue

BODY CONSTRUCTION The bomb has a cylindrical body, and anabruptly rounded nose. A fuze adapter and abooster are fitted into the bomb nose.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail consists of four (4) fin blades weldedto a tail cone and riveted to a circular strut.The taiI cone is generally fiIIed with a gas mix-ture and closed by a fitting plug. The assemblyis welded to the base of the bomb body.

REMARKS — This bomb has been converted from a 107 mm artillery projectile. Fragmentationeffect is reported to be good while the gas effect is small.

The AOKh-25 is also made from a converted artillery projectile and is reported to be similar tothe AOKh-15 in construction. It has a total weight of 52 lbs. and a filler of 3.3 lbs. of HE, and

u8.25 Ibs. of Adamsite, Diphenylchlorarsine, or Chloracetophenone in the tail cone.

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TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in,)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

FAB-50 (welded)

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

G.P., 100 lb, (welded)

APUV, AV-1, AGP

None

37.2

24.1

9A

.31

133 lbs.

41.596

TNT-55 lbs.


Grey overall

The tear-drop shaped body consists of twoforged steel sections, welded together just aftof the suspension band. The after section isconical and the forward section is ogival, endingin a fuze adapter. The base is closed with abase plate having a threaded extension for theattaching of the tail unit. There is no provisionfor a tail fuze.

The tail unit consists of a cone with four (4)fins welded, or riveted, to it. Four (4) diagonalstruts, are riveted to the fins, for support.

REMARKS — The bomb is fitted with an extra suspension band, when it is to be dropped from anAmerican bomb shackle.

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TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTiON

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

REMARKS — This bomb

76

G.P., 100 lb. (forged)

APUV, AV-1

None

37.2

23.3

9.5

.35

110 Ibs.

48%

TNT—52.8 lb.


Grey overall

The body consists of a single piece forged steelcylinder with ogival nose, cylindrical midsec-tion, and conically tapering after section. Afuze adapter is threaded in the nose, and thebase is closed with a ring, which has a threadedextension for attaching the tail unit. There isno provision for attaching a tail fuze.

The tail unit is of box construction and issecured to the base with a spanner lock nut.

strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weights.

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USSR BOMBS ANll FUZES

FAB-70

TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)


WALL THICKNESS

TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

Explosive loaded (Oxygen Cylinder )

APW

None

50 ( Approx. )

32

9.5

(Unknown )

154 lbs.

45-50%

TNT-70 to 77 lbs.


Grey overall

BODY CONSTRUCTION The body is a long slim cylinder with a shortogival nose and conical after sectiom It hasthe appearance of having been made from anoxygen cylinder.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail unit is of the cross blade type, and hasbeen lengthened by an additional ten ( 10)inches to a total of twenty-four (24) inches, inan effort to improve the stability of the bomb,

REMARKS— The bomb is fitted with an extra suspensionan American bomb shackle. This bomb is of poor design

band when it is to be dropped fromand is probably not in use.

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FIGURE 29—FAB-1OO (WELDED) GENERAL PURPOSE BOMB,

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TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER


TOTAL WEIGHT

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

FAB-100 (welded)

G. P,, 220 lb. (welded)

APUV, AV.1, AGP

APUV, AV-1, ADP

41.4

30.4

(in.) 11

.55

22o lbs,

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO 32%

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) TNT—70.4 lbs.


COLOR MARKINGS Grey overall

BODY CONSTRUCTON The body is formed by a heavy, ogival, caststeel nose section, a cylindrical mid-section, anda conical after section, all welded together.Nose and tail fuze adapters are threaded intothe body.

The tail consists of four (4) fins, welded tothe conical base section of the bomb body.Struts are welded between the fins to form asquare box.

REMARKS = Bomb is fitted with an extra suspension lug when it is to be dropped from an Ameri-can bomb shackle. The bomb may also be carried, vertically, by means of an additional lug weldedto one of the tail fins.

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USSR BOMBS AND FIJZES.

TYPE

NOSE FUZE

b TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT


MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

FAB-1OO (forged)

WEIGHT)


APUV, AV-1, AGP

None

41.7

28.7

10,7

.35

216 Ibs.

47%

TNT-101,4 Ibs.


Grey overall

The body consists of a single piece forged steelcylinder with ogival nose, a cylindrical mid-section, and a conical after section. A fuzeadapter is threaded in the nose and the base isclosed with a ring, which has a threaded exten-sion for attaching the tail unit. There is noprovision for a tail fuze.

The tail unit is of box construction. andsecured to the base with a spanner lock nut.

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REMARKS— This bomb strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weight. Abomb, designated “FAB-1OO KD” has been mentioned in reports. It is supposed to contain aliquid explosive and use an APW fuze.

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NOSE FUZE APUV, AV-1, AGP

TAIL FUZE APUV, AV-1, ADP

TOTAL LENGTH (in.) 85

BODY LENGTH (in,) 60 (approximately)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) 12,6


TOTAL WEIGHT 550 Ibs.

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO 47.596

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) TNT—259 lbs.

SUSPENSION Two suspension bands

COLOR MARKINGS Grey overall

BODY CONSTRUCTION The body is formed of a heavy, ogival cast steelnose section, a cylindrical mid-section and aconical after section, all welded together. Noseand tail fuze adapters are threaded into thebody.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail unit consists of four (4) fins, weldedto the conical section of the bomb body. Strutsare welded between the fins to form a square

box.

REMARKS — The bomb is altered for dropping from the front bay of B-24, by shifting the suspen-sion bands and trimming 9.5 inches off the tail. This stabilizing surface is restored by rivetingfour (4) pieces of 8 x 11 inches sheet metal, diagonally on the fins, to form a rough box tail,

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NOSE FUZE

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TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

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SUSPENSION

FAB-250 (forged)

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION


APUV, AGP

APUV, ADP

71.5

47.2

12.8

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525 lbs.

48%

TNT-252 lb.


Grey overall

The body consists of a single piece forged steelcylinder with ogival nose, cylindrical mid-section, and conically tapering after section. Afuze adapter is threaded in the nose, and thebase is closed with a ring having a threadedextension for attaching the tail unit. Anadapter is threaded in the ring for the tail fuze.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail unit is of box construction, and issecured in the base with a spanner lock

REMARKS — This bomb strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weight.

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TOTAL WEIGHT

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SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

G.P,, 1100 lb. (welded)

APUV, AV-1, AGP

APUV, AV-1, ADP

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46.3%

TNT—5 18 Ibs.


Grey overaIl

The body is formed of a heavy, ogival, cast steelnose section, a cylindrical mid-section, and aconical after section, all welded together. Noseand tail fuze adapters are threaded into thebody,

The tail unit consists of four (4) fins, weldedto the conical base section of the bomb body.Struts are welded between the fins to form asquare box.

REMARKS — This bomb is altered to fit the bomb bay of the B-24, by shifting the suspensionbands, shortening the tail, and adding four (4) pieces of sheet steel to form a modified box tail,similar to that provided on the 250 kg. bomb for the same purpose.

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NOSE FUZE

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TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in,)


TOTAL WEIGHT

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WEIGHT)

G.P., 2200 lb. (welded)

APUV, AGP

APUV, ADP

140.2

92.3

19.6

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2277 lbs.

46%

TNT—lo47 lbs.


Grey overall

The body is formed of a heavy, ogival, steelnose section, a cylindrical midsection, and aconical after section. The nose section is rivetedand welded to the midsection, which, in turn, iswelded to the after section. The nose and basesections both contain fuze adapters.

The tail unit consists of four (4) fins welded tothe conical base section of the bomb body,Double sets of struts are welded between thefins for additional rigidity.

REMARKS — The purpose of the extra lug or ring on the tail cone is not known.

ences to a FAB-2000, and FAB-5000, but no information is available on them.

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NOSE FUZE

ZAB-lE

Electron Incendiary, 3.3 lbs.

AM-B, AGM-3

TAIL FUZE None

TOTAL LENGTH (in.) 14,5

BODY LENGTH (in.) 9


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TOTAL WEIGHT 3.3 Ibs.


MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) Thermite — 0.99 to 1.04 lbs.Electron Casting — 1.5 Ibs.

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

Usually caried in clusters

Nose band — RedBody band — Blue

Body consists of a magnesium cylinder with ashort straight taper at the nose. The base isclosed with a plug and the nose is fitted with afuze adapter. Five gas ports pierce the forwardbomb body and are covered with a piece ofadhesive tape.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail consists of four fins riveted to a tailcone. (This bomb has been reported to havefive fins, )

REMARKS— Also reported to be unpainted, instead it has the natural golden yellow color of theelectron alloy which forms the outer casing around the thermite core.

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TYPE Thermite, Incendiary 5.5 lbs.*

NOSE FUZE AM-B, AGM-3

● TAIL FUZE None


BODY LENGTH (in.) 9


WALL THICKNESS (in.) ——

TOTAL WEIGHT 5.5 lbs.

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MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) Thermite — 2.8 lbs.

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

Carried in clusters

Nose band — YellowBody band — Blue

The bomb body consists of a sheet iron cylindertapering in a cone to both nose and base. Thebase is closed with a plug and the nose is fittedwith a fuze adapter. The nose of the bombcarries the gas ports, which are sealed withparaffin.

The tail consists of four sheet metal fins rivetedto the tail cone, The tail cone is fastened to thebomb body by four screws.

REMARKS— Also reported with a red ring on the nose, which is supposed to indicate a delayedaction igniter. Burning time is 2-3 minutes.

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FIGURE 37—ZAB-1OTG INCENDIARY BOMB.

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NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


AM-B, AGM-3

None

24

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22 Ibs,

50%LtJThermite 3.7 lbs, Thickened naptha petroleum

7.3 lbs.

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS



The bomb body consists of a sheet metal cylin-der tapering in a cone to the base. A conicalsteel nose cap, threaded internally to receive thefuze, is welded in place. The base is closed bya plug, fitted with a filling sleeve adapter. Thedifferent fillings are separated by a conicalshaped steel membrane. Three gas ports on thenose are closed by paraffin,

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail assembly consists of four sheet metalfins welded to the base of the bomb body andriveted to a tubular strut.

REMARKS— Burning time is four minutes for the thermite and ten minutes for the thickened fuel.

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TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)

MAXIMUM DIAMETER

WALL THICKNESS

TOTAL WEIGHT

(in.)

U,’CHARGE/WEiGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

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ZAB-50TS

Incendiary, ( Thermite )

AM-B, AGM-3

None

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138.5 lbs,

60.3%

Thermite — 83.5 lbs. ( Same as in ZAB-50TGType A)

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Nose band — Red or Red and BlackBody band — Blue

The bomb consists of an ogival steel nose sec-tion, cylindrical sheet iron body, and a conicalafter section, all joined by welding. A fuzeadapter is threaded into the nose section. Thenose section has very large gas ports, which areclosed by corks instead of paraffin.

The tail consists of four (4) sheet metal finswelded to the tail section of the bomb, andbraced by two sets of struts.

REMARKS— The filling of this bomb is of loose thermite powder. It has a reported burning timeof 9 minutes.

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NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZES

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATlO

Combination incendiary bomb

AM-B, AGM-3

None

43.8

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MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) Thermite 35 Ibs. Thickened petrol 26.5 Ibs.


COLOR MARKINGS Nose band — RedBody band — Blue

BODY CONSTRUCTION The bomb body consists of an ogival steel nosesection welded to a sheet metal cylinder, whichtapers in a cone to the base. The nose .?cctionis threaded internally to receive the fuze. Thebase is closed by a plug fitted with a fillingsleeve adapter, The different fillings are sepa-rated by a conical shaped steel membrane. Thebomb has four gas ports on the nose.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail assembly consists of four sheet metalfins welded to the bomb body. Struts arewelded between the fins to form a square box.

REMARKS— Burns six minutes with a flame height of 13 feet.

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TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATlO

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SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

Combination incendiary bomb

AM-B, AGM-3

None

39.1

31.6

8.1

105.5 Ibs,

57%

Thermite 41,8 lbs.Thickened naphtha petroleum

Probably single suspension


18.7 Ibs.

The bomb body consists of a cylindrical body,ogival nose, and conical after body. This bombhas no filling plug in the base section. The for-ward part of the bomb is filled with loosethermite, held in place by four metal partitions.The after section is filled with the thickenedfuel. A flat diaphragm of corrugated aluminumseparates the two fillings. A powder channelextends from the fuze pocket, through the dia-phragm, to the after body. It provides forsimultaneous ignition of both fillings, and alsoallows enough delay so that the bomb pene-trates the target before igniting. This bombhas paraffin filled gas ports in the middle of thebody near the diaphragm,

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail consists of four sheet metal fins welded

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TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in,)

BODY LENGTH (in,)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO


SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

REMARKS— The filling of this bomb consists of

SHCH

Incendiary, ( thermite )

TM-24B, TM-4B

None

41,5

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110 Ibs,

60%

Approximately 100 thermite balls — 66 lbs,

Single lug

Body band — Red

The bomb has an ogival nose section welded toa cylindrical sheet iron body. The ignitioncharge for the thermite balls is contained in aperforated iron tube, which extends about threequarters of the bomb length. The incendiaryspheres are loaded through an opening in thebase of the bomb.

The rail has four (4) fins and is detac~able.

approximately 100 compressed thermite balls,weighing about .7 Ibs. each. The thermite composition is as follows:

Iron oxide 53.3%Aluminum 16,070Barium nitrate 28.3%Magnesium 0.4%

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TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

Incendiary (cluster )

TM-4B

None

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CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO 64.3%

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

WEIGHT) Approximately 140 thermite balls — 91.9 lbs.


Body band — Red

The body consists of a welded sheet metal con-tainer welded to a ogival nose, and a steppedconical base. The base is closed with a plug,while the nose is closed with a fuze adapter. Aperforated central tube contains a 230 gm. blackpowder charge to ignite the thermite balls.The thermite balls are formed of two (2) thinsheet metal stampings, about 2.4 inch in dia-meter, and weighing about 10.5 oz. each.

The tail fin consists of a fin sleeve which fitsover the base of the bomb, and is held in placeby four (4) bolts. Four (4) narrow sheet metalfin blades are welded to the fin sleeve, to form asquare box with riveted supporting struts.

REMARKS— Each thermite ball is drilled through the center and contains two ignition pellets.When used against built-up area> the best altitude for burst is 600 to 1200 feet so that the ballswill still be burning when they land. The bomb can be dropped without fuze or black powderigniter charge, or with the fuze on safe. On impact, there is sufficient heat and shock to ignite

the thermite balls, and the bomb burns as one mass. Since the bomb will ignite on impact, dudswill seldom be encountered. It is believed that the letter “T” , in the designation, indicates ther-

mite and SHCH indicates sphere. There is a report of this type of bomb being found with a loadof smaIl incendiary bombs, either ZAB 2.5-1 or ZAB 2.5T, without tails or fuzes.

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TYPE Incendiary (cluster)

NOSE FUZE TM-4B

TAIL FUZE None


BODY LENGTH (in.) .—



TOTAL WEIGHT 660 lbs.


MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) Thermite balls 775 (approx. ) 508.6 lbs,

SUSPENSION Two suspension bands

COLOR MARKINGS Body band — Red

BODY CONSTRUCTION The body consists of a welded sheet metal con-tainer tapering to an ogival nose, and taperingto a conical base, The base is closed with aplug, while the nose is closed with a fuzeadapter and a perforated central tube, having a920 gm. black powder charge to ignite the ther-mite balls. The balls are formed of two (2)thin sheet metal stampings 2.4 in. diameter andweighing 10.5 oz.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION The tail unit consists of a fin sleeve, which fitsover the base o fthe bomb and is held in placeby four (4) bolts. Four (4) narrow, sheetmetal, fin blades are welded to the fin sleeve,and form a square with wide riveted supportingstruts.

REMARKS — See ZAB-1OOT SHCH for further details on the thermite balls.

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FAB-1OO ZE

TYPE

NOSE FUZE

TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)

BODY LENGTH (in.)



TOTAL WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO

Special incendiary

APUV

APUV

42.5

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10.8

232 Ibs.

60.3%

MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) 10 ZAB — 2.5 thermite incendiary bombs, less

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

TAIL CONSTRUCTION

REMARKS— This bomb

tails and fuzes, and 29.5 Ibs. of explosive filler.


Body band — Red

The bomb body is a FAB-1OO case filled with anexplosive incendiary powder, and 8 to 10 smallincendiary bombs, ZAB — 2. 5T without tailunits or fuzes. Each small bomb is wrapped inpaper and the entire band is covered with apaper disc.

Normal for FAB-1OO

can be distinguished from the FAB- 100 only by the red body band. The

explosive filling detonates upon initiation by the APUV fuze. The small incendiary bombs con-tain a thermite charge, which is ignited by an ignition train located in the fuze pocket. Theindividual ignition trains are initiated by the detonation of the main filler, which also scatters thesmall bombs.

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TAIL FUZE

TOTAL LENGTH (in.)


TOTAL WEIGHT (Ibs,)

WEIGHT OF FILLING (Ibs.)

CANDLEPOWER

BURNING TIME (min.)

SUSPENSION

COLOR MARKINGS

BODY CONSTRUCTION

-,

SAB-3M, -15, -25

Parachute Flare

SAB-3M

AGDT-B

None

20.3

3.7

8.8

4.8

22,000

3.5

SAB-15

TM-4B

None

40.4

6.3

31.7

20.8

500,000

2.4

SAB-25

TM-4B

None

68.5

7.5

51.5

26.4

700,000

2.2


Nose band — WhiteBody band — White

The above bombs are similar in construction.The bodies are cylindrical with detachable tailunits, which are believed to fall free in the airbefore the fuze functions, After the predeter-

mined interval, the nose aerial burst fuzefunctions and ejects the flare candle and para-chute. The flare candle is ignited by a pulligniter, which functions as the flare candle isejected from the case.

REMARKS— These flares are very similar to the British para-flares in construction.An SAB-3, SAB-55, and SAB-1OO have also been reported.

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FIGURE 47—FOTAB PHOTOFLASH BOMB.

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Photoflash bomb

AGDT-A

TAIL FUZE None


I1 BODY LENGTH (in.) 27.8

IMAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) 8.0

TOTAL WEIGHT 77 lbs,I

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO

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57%

Flash powder — 44 lbs.WEIGHT)

Single suspension bandSUSPENSION

.,.The body consists of a thin sheet metal noseand tail cone, welded to a cylindrical mainbody section. A fuze adapter is provided in thenose. The tail cone is closed with an adapterring for the tail fin.

BODY CONSTRUCTION1

The tail consists of four fins welded to theadapter ring of the tail cone. The center of thetail contains a small cylinder which houses aparachute. Struts are welded between the finsfor additional support. This bomb is alsodescribed as having only two fins. The fourstruts are welded between the fins and thecylindrical parachute housing.

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REMARKS— This photoflash bomb has a burning time of about 0,2 seconds and a light intensity

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NOSE FUZE Aerial burst

TAIL FUZE None

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I TOTAL LENGTH (in.) 44.8‘1~ TOTAL WEIGHT 39.6 Ibs.

fMAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) Pamphlets — 33 Ibs.

BODY CONSTRUCTION Conical nose and tail section of light sheetmetal are connected by means of a wooden rod.The cylindrical body is made of thin plywoodwith a seam, and fits into circular slots in thenose and tail sections. The nose contains a fuzeand a small black powder charge.

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apparently welded to the tail cone, and enclosedin a circular shroud.

REMARKS— Functioning of the fuze blows the tail unit out backwards, allowing the plywood sec-tion to escape and scatter the contents.

Many duds were found by the Germans who considered them harmless due to the small charge.

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