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| GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - BOMBS, BOMB FUZES, ROCKET, LAND MINES, GRENADES AND IGNITER |
| Chapter 1 |
| GERMAN BOMBS |
| PD 500-kg |
| DATA: |
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Over-all Length: 6 ft. 11 in. |
| Body Length: 4 ft. 6 1/2 in. |
| Body Diameter: 11 in. |
| Tail Length: 2 ft. 6 1/2 in. |
| Tail Width: 1 ft. 11 in. |
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Filling: (109) RDX/Wax/Al. The filling, designation 109, has previously been found in PC 1800 RS, associated with a nose filling block of nitroguanidine. |
| Weight of Filling: 32 kg. |
| Total Weight: 500 kg (approx.). |
| Charge Weight Ratio: 6.4%. |
| Fuzing: AZ (49) P5. |
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CONSTRUCTION. The body of the PC 500 is constructed of drawn steel. Compared to the weight of the bomb, it has a very small explosive cavity. In place of the normal transverse fuze pocket, there is a charging head. Electrical leads pass from the charging head to the fuze which is found in the base plate. (See fig. 36.) |
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The magnesium alloy tail unit is screwed to the base of the bomb with 24 screws. |
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SUSPENSION. Horizontally by means of an H-type lug. |
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COLOR. Sky blue over-all with a red stripe on tail cone. |
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REMARKS. The bomb is stated to be intended for attacking armored targets, especially warships. It is dropped in horizontal flight from a height of at least 11,500 feet. |
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The penetration of armor is stated to be 5 1/2 inches, increased in later models to 6 1/4 inches. It is two-piece construction. The leads from the charging head tranverse through a machined hole in the drawn steel bomb body. This bomb employs an H-type carrying lug. |
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Figure 36 – PD 500-kg Bomb |
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