Bomb, 2000 lb Practice, Mk 67 Mod 0
Description
This series bomb is a welded sheet-steel light-case design having identical dimensions to AN standard GP bombs, and uses AN standard GP bomb tails. Seven threaded recesses, located on the periphery at the approximate center of gravity, are for various hoisting conditions. At 90 degrees, on each side of the suspension lugs and slightly before the hoisting recesses, arc threaded openings to receive trunnions.
By means of a strap, the appropriate practice bomb signal, Mk 6 or Mk 7, may be attached to the tail assembly with the forward end of the signal seated in a recess in the after end of the bomb body.
Identifying nomenclature is stenciled in white on the black-painted bomb body and its components. On one side of the bomb, two welded suspension lugs provide for a 30-inch suspension. On the opposite side, suspension lugs are welded to provide for 14 inch suspension.
The 2,000 pound size container was designed for an incendiary or practice filler but, thus far, it is approved by the Bureau of Ordnance for practice filling, sand, only. As designed for incendiary loads, it would take a nose fuze, the Burster Mk 1, and the Igniter Mk 40; however this is subject to change before Bureau approval of the bomb as an incendiary. The Mk 67 has standard suspension lugs and provision for trunnions.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Signal, Practice Bomb, Mk 6 Mod 0
Signal, Practice Bomb, Mk 7 Mod 0
Source(s)
OP 2216, Volume 1 - Aircraft Bombs, Fuzes, and Associated Components (1960)
OP 1280, Aircraft Bombs (1955)
OP 1664, Volume 1 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
