Description
These are aerially dispensed, antitank (AT) shaped charge, target discriminating, fin stabilized bombs that use the Mk 1 fuzing system. The fuzing system provides for impact firing after contact with either a soft or hard target. An inert loaded bomb, containing a live fuze but no main explosive charge, is used for fuze reliability testing and establishing delivery tactics.
In the VECP modified bomb, the impact sensing element, wiring and connector have been eliminated and the present standoff probe replaced with a new reinforced shearpin configuration probe. In the base fuze element, the electric detonator has been replaced by an explosive relay, and the impact inertia firing pin has been modified to permit redesign of the firing pin tip, increase of firing pin mass, and relocation of the creep spring from in front to in back of the firing pin.
The impact sensing element (Mods 0 and 1 bomb) and base fuze vanes are unpainted. The standoff probe, bomb body, and base fuze element cover are anodized gold. The fins are white plastic. A 15mm (0.60 inch) yellow band is stenciled around the base of the bomb body. A metal foil decal, with the words SAFE and ARM in silver letters on a green and red background is affixed to the base fuze element cover just above the safe/arm indicator window. On some bombs, the decal is replaced with the words ARMED WHEN RED stenciled in black in the same location. The assembly drawing number and loading data are stenciled in black on the base fuze element cover and the forward portion of the bomb body.
Functioning
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Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)
Iraq Ordnance Identification Guide (2004)
