Description
The E49 was designed as a small clusterable bomb for the employment of persistent chemical agents. The design was intended to overcome issues identified with the E5 series, EK-series and E29 bombs.
The E49 10-pound bomb was referred to as the "Child Bomb", so named because the bomb was small and the components could be grouped together to form a cluster. Each 10-pound bomb could be grouped with other bombs to form a large cluster bomb. Child bombs were named solely for the size of the bomb, not for its intended purpose. The E49 was a stabilized small tail ejection type bomb for persistent agents with overall dimensions suitable for efficient stowage in 1,000-pound clusters. The bomb weighed approximately 10 pounds when filled with mustard.
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Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)
