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| GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - BOMBS, BOMB FUZES, ROCKET, LAND MINES, GRENADES AND IGNITER |
| Chapter 1 |
| GERMAN BOMBS |
| AB 36 AND BSK 36 – THREE SIDED CONTAINER |
| DATA: | Ab 36 | Bsk 36 | 3-Sided |
| Over-all Length | 42 in. | 43 in. | 42 in. |
| Body Diameter | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.5 in. |
| Filling: |
| AB 36 – 36 1 kg 1B's or 24 2 kg 1B's. |
| BSK 36 – 36 2 kg 1B's. |
| 3-sided container – 36 1 kg 1B's. |
| Fuzing: |
| AB 36 – Clockwork or electrically fired detonator. |
| BSK 36 – Central release rod. |
| 3-sided – Clockwork or release mechanism. |
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CONSTRUCTION. The AB 36 container is of sheet steel construction. (See fig. 98.) It is divided along is longitudinal axis into two halves which are welded to a hinged bottom plate. The opening device is usually an electrically fired cartridge with a powder train de-lay; however, a clockwork release mechanism may be used. |
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The container released. After a short delay the opening device functions. The two halves of the container hinge outward and the bombs fall free. |
| SUSPENSION. Horizontal. |
| COLOR. Dark green over-all in color. |
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Figure 98 – AB 36 Container |
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CONSTRUCTION. The BSK 36 is rectangular aluminum container with a 43- inch vertical rod running up through the center. (See fig. 99.) The rod carries three trays with felt pads on which the incendiary bombs are stacked vertically around the rod. When relea-sed the rod and the bombs fall away; the rectangular container stays with the plane. |
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SUSPENSION. Vertical. The rod carries a lug at its top end which is engaged with the bomb rack of the carrying aircraft. |
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COLOR. Grey or aluminum over-all. |
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Figure 99 – BSK 36 Container |
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CONSTRUCTION. The three-sided container is of sheet steel construction. (See fig. 100.) It consists of three side pieces and a separate piece which together form a cylin-der. A clock work release mechanism is used to dump the load by separating the cylinder parts. |
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SUSPENSION. Vertical or horizontal. |
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COLOR AND MARKINGS. Grey or black over-all. |
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The clock work release mechanism has inscribed on it: "Achtung !" (note). |
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"Verzögerungswerk aufziehen" (Wind up retarding mechanism). |
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Figure 100 – Three-Sided Container |
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