CONSTRUCTION. The AB 24T container has seven main parts: the safety pin, the spring-loaded locking pin, the cotter pin securing the spring-loaded locking pin, the lock-ing arms, the retaining cotter pins, the suspension lug (secured to the locking pin) and the double "barreled" container. Each "barrel" contains 12 SD 2 bombs. This container is very similar to the AB 70-3 container except for the release meachnism. (See fig. 97.)

After the container has been loaded on the plane, the safety pin is removed. On release, the spring-loaded locking pin, locking arms and suspension lug assembly move downward. This movement in conjunction with the force exerted by the 24 sets of SD 2 wings cau-ses the two outboard sides of the double "barreled" container to fly open, thereby re-leasing the SD 2 bomb.

SUSPENSION. Horizontal.

COLOR AND MARKINGS. Light grey or sky blue. Stenciled on body in red: "Vorn"; "Nur für außen Aufhängung". In black: AB 24T SD 2.

REMARKS. Container is not suitable for release above 300 feet. At this height bombs cover an area of 60 to 100 feet wide, and 100 to 200 feet long with greatest concentra-tion in center.

A German document states container cannot be jettisoned safe but aircraft are permit-ted to land with container.

Figure 97 – AB 24T SD 2 Container