Ordnance, Explosives, and Related Items

Description

This bomb was developed for use as a substitute to alleviate a temporary shortage of 100 lb GP bombs.

The bomb body consists of a modified M70 chemical bomb loaded with TNT. The nose has been machined to accommodate an adapter for alternate fuzing. There is no provision for the installation of a tail fuze. Because the bomb was unstable in flight when filled with TNT, the tail unit of the 260 lb. fragmentation bomb, AN-M81, is used instead of the standard M70 tail.

Hazardous Components

Filler is TNT, 82 lb

See Also

Bomb, 115 lb Chemical, M70, M70A1

Bomb, 260 lb Frag, AN-M81

Nose, Impact, AN-M103A1

Nose, Impact, AN-M139A1

Nose, Impact, AN-M140A1

Nose, Impact, AN-Mk 219

Nose, Impact, M149

Nose, Impact, Mk 239

Nose, MT, M135, M135A1

Nose, MT, M136, M136A1

Source(s)

USNBD - Bombs and Fuzes, Pyrotechnics (1945)