Description
This unit is designed as an integral type bomb pusher for launching 250 kilogram bombs from ground launchers for land bombardment. The motor described here is specifically designed to fit type 98 No. 25 land use bombs. Another motor is reported to be designed as a pusher unit for type 99 No. 25 ordinary bombs. This motor has never been recovered but is reported to be only slightly different from the recovered model.
The propellant charge consists of 20 sticks of 343 special DT2 (code designation). The chemical analysis is not known as the motor has never been recovered complete.
The 20 sticks are arranged in 2 groups of 10 sticks each, 1 group directly aft of the other.
The igniter consists of an igniter body, electric cap and igniter charge of black powder. The igniter is inserted in the forward end of the motor and is ignited by a hand generator.
The 250 kilogram bomb pusher unit unlike the 60 kilogram units remain with the explosive head throughout flight.
Hazardous Components
Propellant weight - 178.2 lbs, 81 kg
Ignition charge - 5.3 oz, 150 grams
See Also
Bomb, 250 kg Land, Type 98 No. 25
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