Description
Black overall with a 9/16 inch white stripe just forward of the suspension lug.
A cast steel nose piece is screwed into a tubular steel body. A normal hinged Army suspension lug and an additional suspension device are fitted to the body. The suspension device consists of two steel bands 11/16 inch wide, each secured around the body by a bolt and nut. The bands are joined by a steel strip 1/2 inch wide which is welded to them. A 1/4 inch steel rod formed into a suspension yoke is welded to the steel strip. A tail cone is welded to a collar which fits into the after end of the body and is held in place by four rivets.
Four steel fins are welded to the tail cone and are braced by a single row of box-type struts.
The suspension yoke will be found on this bomb only when it is suspended from a balloon.
Hazardous Components
Filler - Three thermite filled magnesium fire pots (10 lbs, 4.55 kg). Two black powder charges (11 oz, 308 g)
See Also
General Information, Japanese Army Bombs
Nose, A-2(a), Type 93 Instantaneous
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