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| USSR – BOMBS AND FUZES |
| BOMBS |
| GENERAL PURPOSE |
| FAB-100 (forged) |
| TYPE |
G.P., 220 lb. (forged) |
| NOSE FUZE | |
| TAIL FUZE |
None |
| TOTAL LENGTH (in.) |
41.7 |
| BODY LENGTH (in.) |
28.7 |
| MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) |
10.7 |
| WALL THICKNESS (in.) |
.35 |
| TOTAL WEIGHT |
216 lbs. |
| CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO |
47% |
| MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEIGHT) |
TNT – 104 lbs. |
| SUSPENSION |
Single suspension band |
| COLOR MARKINGS |
Grey overall |
| BODY CONSTRUCTION |
The body consists of a single piece forged steel cylinder with ogival nose, a cylindrical mid-section, and a conical after section. A fuze adapter is threaded in the nose and the base is closed with a ring, which has a threaded ex-tension for attaching the tail unit. There is no provision for a tail fuze. |
| TAIL CONSTRUCTION |
The tail unit os of box constrcution and is secured to the base with a spanner lock nut. |
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REMARKS – This bomb strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weight. A bomb, designated "FAB-100 KD" has been mentioned in reports. It is supposed to contain a liquid explosive and use an APUV fuze. |
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Figure 30 – FAB-100 (FORGED) GENERAL PURPOSE BOMB |
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