USSR – BOMBS AND FUZES |
BOMBS |
CHEMICAL |
KhAB-200 (Persistent) or (Non-Persistent) |
TYPE |
Gas, Persistent or Non-Persistent |
NOSE FUZE | |
TAIL FUZE |
None |
TOTAL LENGTH (in.) |
85.2 |
BODY LENGTH (in.) |
65 (approximately) |
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) |
12.6 |
WALL THICKNESS (in.) |
0.236 |
TOTAL WEIGHT |
Persistent – 346-363 lbs. |
CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO |
50% |
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) | Persistent – Mustard or mustard-lewisite 171-183 lbs. Non-Persistent – Phosgene 194-202 lbs. and 2.5 lb. Burster |
SUSPENSION |
Two suspension bands |
COLOR MARKINGS |
Persistent |
BODY CONSTRUCTION |
The body is formed of sheet metal and consists of an ogival nose section, cylindrical body section, and a spherical base section. All sections are joined by welds. Nose is closed by a fuze adapter, and fitted with a 1.5 lb. burster charge. |
TAIL CONSTRUCTION |
The tail assembly consists of four fins welded to a cone. Two struts are welded between each fin for added sup-port. The tail assembly is welded to the base of the bomb. |
REMARKS – Bomb will contaminate a total area of about 17,850 square yards. |
Figure 18 |
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