Description
Black overall (probably coated with a waterproofing liquid).
The missile consists of a spherical container of compressed paper from which a tubular neck of compressed cardboard projects approximately 3 inches. A wooden plug at the base of this tube houses the friction pull igniter.
This bomb has been reported to be used in air to air bombing. It has been recovered from crashed aircraft.
Hazardous Components
Friction pull igniter.
Type of filling: A central burster charge consists of granular black power in a silk bag. Surrounding the burster charge are 32 cylindrical sheet metal pellets containing a low explosive charge. Each pellet has a 1/2 inch safety fuse which is in contact with the silk bag containing the central burster charge.
Composition of explosive contained in pellets:
•Potassium nitrate: 55.7 percent.
•Sulphur: 16.7 percent.
•Aluminum Powder: 14.6 percent.
•Antimony Sulphide: 13.0 percent.
Cottonseed husks are used as packing to fill up the interior of the bomb.
Burster charge: 4.50 oz, 126 g; explosive pellets: 6.6 oz, 184.8 g.
See Also
General Information, Japanese Army Bombs
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