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| USSR – BOMBS AND FUZES |
| BOMBS |
| PHOTOFLASH |
| FOTAB |
| TYPE |
Photoflash bomb |
| NOSE FUZE | |
| TAIL FUZE |
None |
| TOTAL LENGTH (in.) |
35.9 |
| BODY LENGTH (in.) |
27.8 |
| MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) |
8.0 |
| TOTAL WEIGHT |
77 lbs. |
| CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO |
57% |
| MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) |
Flash powder – 44 lbs. |
| SUSPENSION |
Single suspension band |
| BODY CONSTRUCTION |
The body consists of a thin sheet metal nose and tail cone, welded to a cylindrical main body section. A fuze adapter is provided in the nose. The tail cone is closed with an adapter ring for the tail fin. |
| TAIL CONSTRUCTION |
The tail consists of four fins welded to the adapter ring of the tail cone. The center of the tail contains a small cylinder which houses a parachute. Struts are welded between the fins for additional support. This bomb is also described as having only two fins. The four struts are welded between the fins and the cylindrical para-chute housing. |
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REMARKS – This photoflash bomb has a burning time of about 2.0 seconds and a light in-tensity of 230 million candlepower. |
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Figure 47 – FOTAB PHOTFLASH BOMB |
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