USSR – BOMBS AND FUZES |
BOMBS |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FAB-50 (forged) |
TYPE |
G.P., 100 lb. (forged) |
NOSE FUZE | |
TAIL FUZE |
None |
TOTAL LENGTH (in.) |
37.2 |
BODY LENGTH (in.) |
23.3 |
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) |
9.5 |
WALL THICKNESS (in.) |
.35 |
TOTAL WEIGHT |
110 lbs. |
CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO |
48% |
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) |
TNT – 52.8 lbs. |
SUSPENSION |
Single suspension band |
COLOR MARKINGS |
Grey overall |
BODY CONSTRUCTION |
The body consists of a single piece forged steel cylinder with ogival nose, cylindrical midsection, and concally ta-pering after section. A fuze adapter is threaded in the nose, and the base is closed with a ring, which has a threaded extension for attaching the tail unit. There is no provision for attaching a tail fuze. |
TAIL CONSTRUCTION |
The tail unit is of box construction and is secured to the base with a spanner lock nut. |
REMARKS – This bomb strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weights. |