Description
Grey overall. Green nose and tail struts. Two red lines 180° apart along the longitudinal axis of the bomb. Blue band around the body. New type markings will be found.
A cast steel nose is attached to a tubular body by a continuous circumferential weld and 3 rows of 14 rivets each. The tail cone is held by a continuous circumferential weld and 2 rows of 16 rivets each to a collar which is held in the base of the bomb by 2 rows of round-headed screws (32 screws in each row). This bomb has a threaded fuze pocket in both the nose and tail.
Four 1/8 inch steel fins are spot welded to the tail cone and are braced by a single set of box-type struts.
Hazardous Components
Picric acid (tail cone is filled), or Type 98 explosive (842 lbs, 382.7 kg).
See Also
General Information, Japanese Navy Bombs
Nose, A-1(c), Type 2 Model 1 Mod 3
Nose, A-3(d), Type 97 Mk 2 Model 1
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