Description
Burster AN-M12 is essentially a cylindrical plastic or aluminum body filled with an explosive charge consisting of 435 grams of a mixture of oil coated magnesium and black powder. One end of the body is closed by a metal or plastic plug; the other end, by a plug assembly which consists of a thin walled metal cup inserted in a steel cup holder. The end of the cup holder is hexagonal and forms a shoulder by which the burster is held in position in the bomb. Burster AN-M12 is used in incendiary bomb AN-M47A3.
Hazardous Components
Black powder and magnesium, 435 grams (15.5 oz).
See Also
Bomb, 100 lb Incendiary, AN-M47 Series
Source(s)
TM 9-1325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components (1966)
OP 2216, Volume 1 - Aircraft Bombs, Fuzes, and Associated Components (1960)
TM 3-400, Chemical Bombs and Clusters (1957)
