Description
Gray overall with a green nose band and green tail struts. There are two thin, red lines 180° apart along the length of the bomb. New type color markings will be found.
A cast steel nose is welded to a tubular-steel body by a continuous weld and 1 row of 12 large plug welds. The tail cone is held by 1 row of 18 plug welds and a continuous weld to a collar which is held in the base of the bomb by 40 screws in 2 rows of 20 each. There is a threaded fuze pocket in both the nose and tail.
Four fins are spot welded to the tail cone and braced by a single set of box type struts.
The Type 98 bomb is reported in some instances to be turned down to appear smooth on the exterior surface.
Hazardous Components
Filler - Picric acid or Type 98 explosive (211 lbs, 95.9 kg)
See Also
General Information, Japanese Navy Bombs
Rocket Motor, Special, Mk 1 Model 21
Nose, A-3(a), Type 97 Mk 2 Model 2
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