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| GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - BOMBS, BOMB FUZES, ROCKET, LAND MINES, GRENADES AND IGNITER |
| Chapter 1 |
| GERMAN BOMBS |
| AB 70 D1 CONTAINER |
| DATA: |
| Over-all Length: 43.5 in. |
| Body Diameter: 8.0 in. |
| Wall Thickness: 0.03 in. |
| Tail Length: 16.0 in. |
| Tail Width: 11.0 in. |
| Filling: 50 SD 1 bombs. |
| Total Weight: 56 kg. |
| Fuzing: ElZtZ (79) A. |
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CONSTRUCTION. In the forward compartment between the forward and central bulkhead are stored a cluster of then bombs, loosely held together by a strip me-tal cluster band. (See fig. 104.) The forward bulkhead is perforated by 11 holes but bomb fuzes do not protrude through these holes. |
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In the after compartment four clusters of bombs are stowed. Each cluster loosely held by a strip metal cluster band. Of these four after clusters, the fuzes of the first protrude through the 10 perforations in the after bulkhead. While the fuzes of the remaining clusters are inserted in the hollow tails of the cluster in front. |
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When aerial burst fuze operates, wire is sheared by the explosion of small explo-der under fuze. Case opens and bombs fall out. |
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REMARKS. A German document states that the AB 70D1 loaded with SD 1 bombs are not entirely safe in transport. Aircraft are not permitted to land with AB 70D1 containers. It is impossible to jettison AB 70D1 safe. Minimum height of release is 150 meters. |
| SUSPENSION. Horizontal or vertical. |
| COLOR AND MARKINGS. Field grey or olive green over-all. |
| Stenicled (near tail): AB 70D1. |
| Stenicled (forward of fuze pocket): Gewicht ca 56 kg. |
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Figure 104 – AB 70D1 Container |
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