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US Bomb, 4000 lb GP, T8

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Description

This is a design for a 4,000 pound GP bomb of the same general construction as others in this class.

Hazardous Components

Filling: Tritonal (2002 lb, 910 kg) or TNT (1856.8 lb, 844 kg) with a larger booster, the T21, which is like the M115 except for its increased size.

See Also

Adapter Booster, M115, M115A1

Nose, Impact, M103

Tail, Impact, M102

Source(s)

OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)