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| BRITISH EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| Part 1 - Chapter 15 |
| Infantry Training Bombs |
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I.T. 60-lb. (Service) |
| Data |
| Fuzing | Nose Pistol No. 42 |
| Color markings | Dark green over-all; ½-in. red band 1 and 1-in. light green band around forward part of body |
| Over-all length | 36 in. (with fuze extension rod) |
| Body diameter | 10.6 in. |
| Total weight | 60 lb. (approx.) |
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Body Construction: The body and tail unit are in one piece, and are manufactured of rolled and pressed paper. The rolled-paper charge container, containing pentolite, rests on a felt washer seated on a diaphragm in the body. The head of the charge container is closed by a rolled-paper head which is pinned, shellacked, and taped in position. The head is recessed to house the pistol adapter. A 6-in. extension rod is fitted to the Nose Pistol No. 42 by means of a spring washer, after the arming vane cap has been removed. |
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Suspension: The bomb is suspended by a single lug approximately 10 in. from nose of bomb, which is secured to the bomb body by two bolts. |
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Explosive Components: |
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Detonator – No. 43 |
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Exploder – 3 C.E. pellets, two of which are perforated. |
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Filling – 2 lb. of C.E. TNT 30/70, or desensitized Pentolite Grade I. |
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Remarks: This bomb is designed to be used in training operations of ground person-nel, simulating realistic bombing attacks. |
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Figure 60 – I.T. 60-lb. Bomb |
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