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| GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - BOMBS, BOMB FUZES, ROCKET, LAND MINES, GRENADES AND IGNITER |
| Chapter 1 |
| GERMAN BOMBS |
| SB 3-kg |
| DATA: |
| Over-all Length: 13 5/8 in. |
| Body Length: 13 5/8 in. |
| Body Diameter: 3 3/16 in. |
| Wall Thickness: 1/16 in. |
| Tail Length. |
| Tail Width. |
| Filling. |
| Weight of Filling: 4 lb. |
| Total Weight: 6 1/2 lb. |
| Chg/Wt Ratio: 61.5%. |
| Fuzing: (23) A. |
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CONSTRUCTION. The case consists of a welded steel tube 1/16 inch thick, which has a pressed steel filler cap threaded on to the nose. Two cardboard discs cover the filling under the nose cap. (See fig. 40.) |
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A steel fuze adapter, of spot welded construction, is crimped on to the base of the bomb. No fuzes where found in the specimen recovered, but enemy documents indicate that these bombs are fitted with the mechanical impact allways acting (23) A fuze. De-sign of adapter in base confirms documentary evidence. |
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There is no form of tail or stabilizing ring. |
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SUSPENSION. Thought to be carried in containers. |
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COLOR AND MARKINGS. Two yellow stripes, diametrically opposite, run length of case. Stenciling in black on case: |
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SB 3. |
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REMARKS. Captured documents have pointed to the existence of the 3-kg SB 3 but only specimen has been found. |
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Figure 40 – SB 3-kg Bomb |
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