Description
Black overall with a red band on nose. Markings in white: weight, place, and date of manufacture.
The bomb consists of a thick concrete case surrounding a steel central tube. The tube is filled with loose black powder. It is threaded internally at both ends. A steel well containing a nose fuze pocket threads into the forward end of the tube. A brass disk is placed between the fuze and the black powder. The after end of the tube is closed by a male base plate. A length of pipe is attached to the base plate by four screws.
Four tail fins are welded to the pipe extending from the base plate. Four single struts support the fins.
Hazardous Components
Central steel tube filled with black powder (1.2 lbs, 0.55 kg).
See Also
General Information, Japanese Army Bombs
Nose, A-2(b), Type 12 Year Instantaneous
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