Description
Black overall.
The container is formed by three interlocking sheets of corrugated steel closed at each end by hexagonal steel plates. The three side pieces are held in position by four encircling steel retaining bands and buckles. Two steel arming wires run longitudinally along the exterior of the container and pass through these buckles holding them closed. In addition two wires fit around the container. Where each of these wires is secured, there is a small black powder burster charge and a pull igniter. The pull cords of the igniters are attached to a ring on the arming wire. The nose plate is held in position by metal tabs, bent 90° on the forward edges of the sidepieces. The nose piece has fittings to hold the fuzes of the seven forward bombs and prevent the vanes from rotating. The other bombs are kept unarmed in the container by placing the nose of each in the tail of the one preceding.
One of the side pieces serves as the upper portion of the horizontally suspended container. To this section is spot welded a smooth semicircular sheet steel plate 31 inches long in the center of which is located the typical Army suspension lug. On each bands, there is welded an eyebolt through which the arming wire passes.
The tail plate is held in position by three bungee cords which radiate from a central hub on the plate. Each cord terminates in a small hook which fits into a hole in each of the side pieces.
Hazardous Components
Small black powder burster charge and pull igniter.
See Also
General Information, Japanese Army Bombs
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