Description
Gray overall. Green nose and tail struts. Two red lines 180° removed along the longitudinal axis of the bomb. New type markings will be found.
The bomb body is constructed of 1 piece of machined forged steel. A fuze pocket is drilled in the nose. A tail cone is screwed onto an adapter ring which fits into the after end of the body and is held there by 30 flat-headed screws.
Four 1/8 inch steel fins are welded to the tail cone and are braced by a single set of box-type struts.
Hazardous Components
Filler - Type 91 explosive (cone is filled) (770 lbs, 350 kg)
See Also
General Information, Japanese Navy Bombs
Nose, A-1(c)
Nose, A-3(d), Type 97 Mk 2 Model 1
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