GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - BOMBS, BOMB FUZES, ROCKET, LAND MINES, GRENADES AND IGNITER |
Chapter 1 |
GERMAN BOMBS |
SD 1 TYPE PRACTICE BOMB |
CONSTRUCTION. Bomb resembles the SD 1 H.E. bomb and is approximately the same weight and size. |
Body is constructed of concrete reinforced with irregularly shaped metal chippings. (See fig. 64.) |
A normal eight-vane type of tail unit is secured to the body by a bolt embedded in the concrete cast. |
In the nose of the bomb a length of concrete-filled, metal tubing is inserted to resemble the AZ (73) A fuze. |
Lengths of iron wire soldered to the tail securing bolt and to the metal tubing in the nose of the bomb serve to strenghten the cast concrete. |
COLOR AND MARKINGS. The specimen examined was unpainted and devoid of markings. |
Figure 64 – SD 1 Type Practice Bomb |
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