Description
The ’'Gorgon IIC” is a radar-radio controlled, resojet powered, Canard type airframe carrying a 500 or 1,000 pound GP bomb. Launched from a catapult, it has a range of 90 miles and a ceiling of 8,000 to 10,000 feet. It is designed mainly for ship-to-shore round-the-clock area bombardment with an expected dispersion of one mile at maximum range. It is radio controlled and radar tracked.
A resojet, of 14-inch by 10-inch diameter and 9 feet long, provides 200 pounds thrust for 10 to 20 minutes on 174 pounds of gasoline.
The bomb is held in its cradle by two bands. Installation of the Fuzes Mk 235 and Mk 236 is standard.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Bomb, 500 lb GP, AN-M64, AN-M64A1
Bomb, 1000 lb GP, AN-M65, AN-M65A1
Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
