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| USSR – BOMBS AND FUZES |
| BOMBS |
| ARMOR PIERCING |
| BRAB-1000 |
| TYPE |
Armor-piercing, 2000 lb. |
| NOSE FUZE |
None |
| TAIL FUZE | |
| TOTAL LENGTH (in.) |
121 |
| BODY LENGTH (in.) |
80 ± 2 |
| MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) |
18.7 |
| WALL THICKNESS (in.) |
1.45 |
| TOTAL WEIGHT |
2123 lbs. |
| CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO |
21.4% |
| MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) |
TNT – 456 lbs. |
| SUSPENSION |
Two suspension bands |
| COLOR MARKINGS |
Nose band – Orange |
| BODY CONSTRUCTION |
The bomb body consists of a cast steel cylinder tapering to an ogival nose. The tail cone, which forms the base section, is fastened to the bomb by means of screw threads. The tail cone is closed with a fuze adapter, threaded internally to receive the fuze. |
| TAIL CONSTRUCTION |
The tail unit consists of four (4) sheet metal fins welded to the tail cone. Two sheet metal braces are welded between each of the fins for additional support. |
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REMARKS – This bomb will penetrate up to 70 inches of reinforced concrete, 7¾ inches of armor plate, and 6 inches of hardened armor plate. |
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