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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

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12 October L954
ORDNANCE PAMPHLET
USSR BOMBS
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FUZES Force
1. Ordnance Pamphlet 2009 provides descriptive information for the identification
of Soviet Bombs and Fuzes representative of those used by the Soviet Air
during the
1939
to 1945 war.
2. This ppblication is primarily for the use of qualified Explosive Ordnance Disposal perrcnnel, and by commands and personnel having duties in connection with these operations. 3. Additional material describing later types of Soviet bombs and fuzes, and recommended rendering safe procedures for all known Soviet bombs and fuzes will be issued in the form of EOD Bulletins as the information becomes available. 4. This publication does not sulrcrsede any existing publication.
5. This publication is CONFIDENTIAL and shall be safeguarded in accordance with the security provisions of U. S. Navy Regulations and the provisions of applicable Federal Statutes and Executive Orders summarized in the Department of Defense Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information. As stated in Article 0W6.2 of OPNAVINST 5510.1A, dated 2 October 1954, it is forbidden to make extrace from or to copy this classified document without authorization.
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By ORDER OF THE SrCnrtlnrps OF tgn AnUy, THn NAVY, AND THE AIn FOnCe' M. B. RIDG\UTIAY,
General, United States Arnty,
OFFICIAL:
Cbief of Staff
JOHN A. KLEIN,
Ma,jor General, United States Arnzy ' Tbe Ad,jutail General
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INTRODUCTION
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SOVIET BOMB FUZES FUZE PARTS REFERENCE IIST COMPARATIVE ATPHABETS (RUSSIAN
FUZES:
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SOVIET BOMB TYPES
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SIZE OF CRATER
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ARMOR PENETRATION CHARTS ARMOR PIERCING
35 37 39
BR,AB.22O BRAB.5OO
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FRAGMENTATION FRAGMENTATION
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GENERAT PURPOSE
. FAB.sO (FORGED) FAB-70 FAB-!oO (WETDED)

FAB.sO (WEIDED)
FAB-I Oo (FORGED)
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BOfffBS qnd FUZES

INTRODUCTION
The bombs and fuzes described herein are representative of those employed by the Soviet Air Force during the war period of L939 to 1945. \$fhile knowledge of Soviet bombs is limited, general appearances indicate that they were the least developed of their armament equipment. Up to the end of 1942, the Soviet bombs were pre'war stock which had been designed and manufactured with little thought for ballistic qualities. \Torkmanship was essentially crude, due to their dependence on unskilled labor and a chronic shortage of supervisory personnel. Vith these conditions existing, little effort was ever expended on improving designs that had proved satisfactory. S7hen new types of bombs were required, they were hastily improvised, frequently, and primitive in design.
L943, definite improvements had become evident to the point where technicians of the German Air Ministry expressed the opinion that Soviet production of drawn tubes for bombs wzls equal to, or better than, American and German equivalents. \Zhile there must have been some parallel improvement in bomb fuzes during this period, it apparently did not k""p pace with the development of bomb case manufacturing technology.
Since very few Soviet bombs and fuzes are available for examination, the material for this
However,
by the end of
publication has been drawn primarily from documentary evidence, which is often inconsistent. Consequently, discrepancies exist, and will be corrected upon receipt of supplemental information. \Thenever the actual specimen has been available to this activiry for exarnination, it is so noted.
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SOVIET BOftTB FUZES
There is little or no information available on Soviet fuze development since L943. tUfhile such Soviet fuzes as are known are primarily of the mechanical type, it is also known that the Soviets have employed the German electrical fuzes in captured German bombs, with the German electrical system in the plane for chargirg the fuzes before the bombs are dropped. In other instances, German bombs were modified to receive the Soviet mechanical fuzes.
The Soviets are known to have an electrical fuze about which no details are known, and the use
vanes. The fuzes are secured in the bomb body by means of, a thin metal washer, with tabs that are bent into appropriate slots in the f,uze and the bomb body. \U7hen bomb fuzes are used in rockets, the fuzes ate secured by means of a
grub screw.
of American type VT
fuzes seems quite
An unusual feature of Soviet bomb fuzing practice, is the abiliry to use the same fuze as either a nose or tail fuze in at least two cases. The fuze is manufactured as a nose fuze, but may be converted for tail use, in the field, by hand-bending the arming vanes ro agree with an indicator line marked in the fuze body. For identification, the fuzes are normally
stenciled or sramped with a series of letters and numbers, which indicate the designarion, date
possible.
The Soviet bomb fuzes, known to date, are either nose or tail types, with right hand threads screwirg into f,uze pockets in the bomb. The booster and detonator are integral with the fuze. Most of the fuzes are equipped with arm-
of
manufacture, and factory number. The
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vanes, and at least one other safety feature.
so far, no fuzes containing anri-disturbance or

extra long delay features have been reported. Soviet fuzes may be designetl ro initiate a high order detonation, or merely to ignite a burster charge. In addition to the other mark-
designation also indicates whether the fuze is to be used for detonation or ignition. In addition to the violet rnarkiogs, fuzes for detonation purposes will have the letters A, ?, or sk/d appended to the designarion. Example; AM-A; TM-4a; AGM-lsk/d.
Fuzes for ignition purposes are designated by appending B, b, or b/o to the marking.
ings as described below, those fuzes equipped with high explosive detonators are marked with a violet ring on the f,uze body, or violet armi.g
Example: AM-B; TM-4b; AGM-Lb/v.
The fuze designation is also stenciled on the

bomb body.
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FT'ZE PARTS RHFERENCE LIST
The following parts list refers to the bomb fuze drawings appearing in this sectiofl. The numbers and names of the various parts are as follows:
No.
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Fuze body Fuze body base
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Delay setting screw Air rylinder Membrane firing pin retainer Detent pin Timing pointer
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Reduction gear
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Powder train delay channel Powder train delay
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Primer carrier Felt washer Limit pin Sealing screw Upper setting ring Lower sefting ring Asbestos sealing gasket
Cardboard washer
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Plunger Piston
47
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Closing plate Conical rod

Set screw
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Anti-creep spring Parchment sealing gasket
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Clampitg ring Ignition charge

Impact disc
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USSR BOMBS
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FUZES
This space is reserved for additional material as it becomes
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USSR BOMBS
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FUZES
Al -A, Al -A b/v, Al,l-B, qnd AiA-B b/v

AM-A
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MAX. DlA. (in.)
VANE DlA. (in.)
OVERATL !.ENGTl{ (in.) FUNCTIONING ARMING
2.96 2.50
Instantaneous Impact
Arming Vanes
BOMBS
IN WHICI"I USED
Incendiary and Signal Bombs; also RS-820 and
RS-I32 Rockets. The b/o modifications are u$ed in small bombs in clusters.
The AM-A and AM-B fuzes consist essentially of arming vanes attached to a vane cupr an aluminum foil disc that covef,s the open end of the fuze to prevent firing by air pressure when armed, a long firing pin riveted to a thin metal or plastic disc, and the firing train. The upper shoulder of the plastic striker guide supports the disc, while the lower end steadies the firing pin. The AM-A has a detonator while the AM-B carries a small primer. The AIvt-A b/o and the AM-B b/o differ in that they have a rernovable shipping cover in place of vanes and vane cap.
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
Upon release, the arming vanes ( 1 ) f,otate, threadi*g the vane cup ( 3 ) up and off the fuze body to arm the fuze. On impact the target
material enters the open end of the tube rupturirg the membrane firing pin retainer (36) and
forcing the firing pin (L2) into the detonator or primer. Crushing of the fuze body will produce the sarne effect"
As the b/v modifications of this fuze have no vane cap, they are atmed by removal cover, when loaded into the cluster container in which they are dropped. Their function on impact is the same. Information is based on a recovered AM-A fuze. Specimens of the AM-A have been recovered
of the shipping
in Korea.
REMARKS
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FUZES
AGM-I NOSE FUZE ATM-I

MAX. DIA. (in.)
VANE DlA. (in.)
OVERALI TENGTH (in.)
FUNCTIONING ARMING
L.25
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Arming Vane
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
AO, AOKh, and KhAB
DESCRIPTION
The fuze is constructed mainly of brass and aluminum" The f.uze is assembled into three
major groups: the arming vane and cup assembly, the main body, and the detonator assembly. The safety devices of the fuze are as follows: an arming vane cupr a safety spring, a lead safety pin, and four safety blocks.
OPERATION
pin ( 5 ) is pulled out, allowing the arming vane ( 1), arming vane shaft (6), and the arming vane cup (3) to rotate and fall away exposing the impact disc ( 53 ). \7hen the arming vane cup is removed, the safery blocks ( I ) also fall awe! r freeing the sriker ( 11 ) which is kept from the detonator by the safety spring ( 10 ) and the lead shear pin (7 ). LJpon impact, the striker shears the lead safety pin (7 ), and compresses the striker spring ( 10 ) altowing the firing pin (I2) to strike the primer (27 ) . The prirner (27 ) setsoff the detonator ( 28 ) .
Upon release, the arming
REMARKS The above information has been verified by comparing with an old fuze marked 1938, which seems to correspond to the AGM-I. N4 dated -
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AGi,I.3 NOSE FUZE

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MAX. DlA. (in.)
VANE DlA. (in.) OVERAII TENGTH (in.)
FUNCTIONING ARMING
TM-3
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3.02
Arming Vanes
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
ZAB, KRAB bombs The f.uze consists mainly of brass and aluminum. The faze is assembled into three major groups: the arming vane and cup asembly, the main body, and the detonator assembly. The safery devices of the fuze are as follows: an arming vane cupr a safety spring, a lead safety pin, and four safety blocks.
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
) is pulled out, allowing the arming vane 1), arming vane shaft (6), and arming vane cup (3) ro unscrew and fall away expo$irg the irnpact disc (5il. S7hen the arming vane cup is removed, the safety blocks ( 8 ) also f alL awa,ft freeing the striker ( 11 ) which is kept from the detonator by the safety spring ( 10 ) and the lead safety pin (7 ). Upon impact, the striker shears the lead safety pin (7 ), and compresses the striker spring ( 10 ) allowing the firing pin (I2) to strike the primer (27 ) which initiares the ignition charge (5Zy .
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REMARKS
The above information has been verified by comparing with an old fuze marked appears ro correspond to the AGM-3,
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FUZES
AV.4, NOSE FIJZE A B-4

MAX. DlA.
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3.72
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FUNCTIONING ARMING
Instantaneous impact and 7.0 sec. delay
Arming Vanes
BOMBS
IN WHICI'I USED
AO and KhAB
The f.uze consists of four main groups: arming
mechanism, striker assembly, detonator-booster, andf or, delay mechanism, and f.uze body assembly. The fuze functions by the action of heat generated by compressing a volume of air on impact. This f.uze does not have a firing pin.
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
Upon release, the arming vane ( 1) rotates and unscre\rs the arming vane cup ( 3 ), allowitg the safety blocks ( 8 ) to fall away. The fuze is now armed. Upon impact, the striker ( 11 ) is driven into the air cylinder (35) thereby cornpressing the air entrapped in the cylinder. The resultant heat of compression ignites the primer (27 ) . The ignition of the primer then has two possible paths to follow, depending on the position of the delay setting screw (341 . If set for instantaneous, the ignition flame passes directly through the flash channel (L4) to the detonator ( 28 ) . If set for delay, the ignition flame passes through three small holes to the powder train delay ( 16 ) . After seven seconds, the detonator is detonated which in turn detonates the booster ( 30 ) .
REMARKS
The dimensions were estimated by correlating information in different reports. The fuze is set for instanraneous or 7.0 second delay by adiusting a screw in the side of the fuze body.
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U55R BOMBS AND FUZES
AGP NOSE FUZE Arn

MAX. DlA. (in.)
VANE DlA. (in.)
OVERALL TENGTH (in.) FUNCTIONING
2.32 2.32
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delay, impact firing.

ARMING
Arming Vanes
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
FAB
DESCRIPTION
The AGP is a vane armedr powder train delay,
impact fired, nose fuze.

OPERATION
The safety pin (l > is removed when the bomb is loaded into the aircraft. The vanes are secured from rotating by a fork shaped arming pin which is inserted between the fins of the arming vane (1). The striker (11) extends beyond the nose of this fuze and is threaded externally to receive the arming vane assembly. Upon release of ttrre bomb, the arming vane is free to rotate and falls away. The arming pin ( 5 ) , which is under spring tension, is then forced out. The locking balls ( 9 ) , which hold the striker and primer carrier (I7 ) in place, fall inward releasing the striker. LJpon impact, the striker is driven inward and at the same time, the inertia-driven primer is forced outward whereupon the firing pin (\2 ) strikes the primer (27 ) . The ignition flame from the primer ignites the powder train delay in the upper setting ring (2I) and the lower setting ring (22) in turn. After the preset time has elapsed, the initiatittg flame passes on to the detonator (28 ) and the booster ( 30 ) . correlating inforrnation in various reports. The to the desired increment on the tirne scale.
REMARKS
The dimensions were estimaied by manner of setting is by adjusti.g the setting ring
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FUZES
AGDT-A ond AGDT-B NOSE TIi E FUZES AF[T--A qnd AFAT--5

MAX. DlA. (in.)
VANE DlA. (in.)
OVERATL LENGTH (in.) FUNCTIONING ARMING
2.62 2.96 3.47
Aerial burst, adjustable time delay fuze Arming Vanes
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
AGDT-A: AO, FOTAB, RS-82, and RS-132 AGDT-B: SAB, and KhAB
The AGDT-A is an aefialburst nose fuzewith a powder train delay. The fuze starts to function immediately upon removal of the arming vane and cup assembly" The AGDT-B is the same as the AGDT-A except that the detonator is rplaced by an ignition charge required to initiate
flare and gas bombs.
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
The striker
( 11
action (10) by two locking balls (9). The locking balls are held in place by the arming
vane cup
) is held in position under spring
(1), arming vane shaft (6), and the arming vane cup ( 3 ) are rotated and fall away due to
(3)
. tlpon
release, the arming vane
action of the arming vane cup spring (4). This allows the locking balls to fall out freeing the striker ( 11 ) , which then, being under spring action, flies inward, striking the primer initiator
capsule ( 3t;. The ignition flame from the primer travels through the flash channel (L4) ro the powder train delay (L6) in the upper setting ring (2L), and then to the powder train ( 16 ) in the lower setting ring (22) . After burning for the pre-set time, the flame passes through the relay channel (44) to either the detonator (28) and booster ( 30 ) , or to the ignition charge in case of the AGDT-B.
REMARKS
The dimensions were estimated by correlating information in various rePorts.
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FUZF.
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AND
FUZES
Tftt-4A ond Ttr1-48 NOSE

T
FUZES
ME4 A ond TM-,45

2.62
MAX. DlA. (in.)

OVERAIL LENGTH (in.)
FUNCTIONING ARMING
3.84
Clockwork, adjustable time delay
Clockwork, initiated upon release
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
TM'4A: AO, ChAB, and FOTAB TM-48; SAB, and KRAB

This is a dorne-shaped, clockwork fuzerwith an external time setting ring. The late models of the fuze have a button-like protrusion on the top of the fuze. An arming pin is inserted just beneath the button. A fork shaped safety pin pierces the fuze body just above the time setting ring, and is removed when the fuze is installed in the bomb. An arming wire is attached to the arming pin when the fuzed bomb is loaded in the aircraft. The TM-4A is a detonating fuze while the TM-48 is an ignition type fuze"
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION-AfIer the fuze is installed, the safety pin (7) is removed. The arming shaft (6) is then held in place by the arming pin ( 5 ) which is fastened to an afming wire. 'Sfhen the bomb is released, the arming pin is removed allowing the arming shaft to move outward due to the action of a spring. This releases the detent pin ( 37 ), which also moves outward. The timing pointer ( 38 ) is now free to move in a clockwise direction. After six seconds, the pointer moves off its fixed rest, and bears on the timing disc (39) under the pressure of the striker spring (10). The pointer continues to move until it becomes positioned over the slot in the timing disc. The striker is then driven into the primer (27), Timlng is adjusted by varying the position of the release slot, in the timing disc, in relation to the timing pointer. Instantaneous settings are prevented by the fixed rest on which the pointer moves for the first six seconds (two seconds in the case of the TM-48 fuze). The pointer is rotated at a fixed rate by a spring driven clockwork consisting of a main spring (40), reduction gears (41), and an escapement mechanism. The escapement governs the driving speed by means of lever (42)rwhich swings around apivot (43) mounted on a spring, and engages one gear on the reduction system at each end of its swing.
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APUV NOSE AND
TAII
TUZE.
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APUV COAABINATION NOSE AND TAIL FUZE

AN YB
MAX. DlA. (in.)

VANE DlA. (in.)
OVERALL IENGTH (in.) FUNCTIONING ARMING
L.33
3.26 7.86
fnstantaneous, 0.1, or 0.3 second delay
Arming Vanes
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
FAB, BRAB
(MAB). Very
common
DESCRIPTION
The APUV is a fuze that was extensively used during World 'W'ar II. It may be used as a nose or tail fuze. It is direct acting and causes ignition by the principle of violent compression of. a column of air. The resultant heat of corrpression ignites a primer. The fuze may be set for delay or non-deluy by adjustirg rwo ser screws on the side of the fuze body.
OPERATION
Upon release, the arming assembly (1), (3), and (6) rotate and fall away. This frees the safety blocks ( S ) which fall free. The fuze is now armed. [.Ipon impact, the plunger (45) is forced inward compressing the air within the cylinder (35). lthe compression of the air raises its temperature to the igniting point of the primer (3t;, which ignites. The primer ignites the flash charge, which, in rurn, activates the long or short delay, or flashes through the instantaneous channel to fire the detonator (28)
and booster ( 30;
.
\Zhen used as a tail fuze, the striker weighr causes the fuze to function by ine rtfa.
REMARKS
fuze. Specimens have also been recovered in Korea. recovered -
This fuze is very widely used. Data was obtained from actual examination of
VARIAIIONS-Two variations of this fuze have been recoveted-the APUVM (AnyBI) and the APUV-I (Atly'B- l). Io appearaoce, construction and principle of operation these variations are the same as the APUV, except that there are no conical rods and no external adiustable set screws. As assembled, the APUVM and APUV-I will function with a 0.2 second delay; however, removal of a small setting screw (see inset) in the fuze body base will open a direct flash channei and give instantaneous action. This setting must be made before the fuze is inserted in the bomb.
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NOSE AND TAI!. FUZE.
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AV.I COAABINATION NOSE AND TAIL FUZE

AB-I
MAX. DlA. (in.)
VANE DlA. (in.)
OVERATL IENGTH (in.) FUNCTIONING
L.7 5
3.86 8.50
All-ways action type, impact firing with 25-27

second delay.
ARMING
Arming Vanes
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
FAB
DESCRIPTION
The fuze consists of five main groups: the armirg mechanism, striker assembly, powder train
delay, detonator and booster, and body assembly. The f.uze contains three safety devices: an arrn-
ittg pin
OPERATION
(5
arming vane shaft (6).
), the locking balls (9>, and the
Upon release, the arming pin ( 5 ) is removed and the arming vane ( 1) and arming vane shaft ( 6 ) are free to turn. After approximately 50 revolutions. the arming vane and shaft f.all away. The striker ( 11) and primer carrier (L7) are fixed to each other by the locking balls ( 9 ) . When the arming vane shaft is removed, the locking balls fall inward freeing the striker from the primer carrier.' When used as a nose fuze, inertia forces the primer carrier onto the striker ( firing pin ) , and when used as a tail fuze, the striker is forced onto the primer by inertia. Side impact will force the rounded ends of the striker and the prime r carcier against the conical ends of the inner fuze body, thus camming the two elements together and firing the primer. Initiation of the primer then ignites the powder train delay ( 16 ) , which in turn
functions the detonator (28
) and booster ( 30; .
REMARKS
Korea.
This information is based on
fecovered fuze. Specimens have been recovered in
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FUZE.
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AND
FUZES
ADP TAIL FUZE

AAn
MAX. DlA. (in.)
VANE DlA. (in.)
OVERALT LENGTH (in.) FUNCTIONING
2.25
2.96 9.66
Impact firing with selected delays of .05-.15, 5, 10, L5, 20, and 22 seconds.
Arming Vanes
.01-.05,
ARMING
BOMBS
IN WHICH USED
FAB and BRAB The ADP is a sensitive tail fuze, vane armed, with an inertia driven striker, and an adiustable powder train delay. The safety pin (7 ) is removed from the fuze when the bomb is loaded in the aircraft. The arming vane ( 1) is secured by means of a fork shape arming pin, fastened to the arming wire placed between the vanes of the arming vane. Upon release, the arming vane ( 1 ), arming vane shaft (6), and the arming vane cup (3) rotate and fall aw?!t freeing the striker ( 11) and arming the fuze. The striker and the prime r are separated by an anti-creep spring (25). Upon impact, the inertia driven striker ( 11 ) moves forward compressing the anti-creep spring and pentrates the primer (27a). The primer flashes through an explosive canal, initiatirg the fixed powder train delay (L6) in the lower setting ring (22) . After burning the preset time, the train ignites the rcLay chmeanel (44),which, in turn, ignites a scG{?o.l primer (27b), then the detonator (25) and booster ( 30 ) .
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
REMARKS
There is a reference to an old type ADP fuze, which is generally similar to the one mainly in that it had no provision for a safety pin, and had a sloping shoulder on the external fuze body instead of a stepped shoulder.
described here. The old type differed
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TYPES OF SOVIET AIRCRAFT BOAABS
The following table gives the Soviet code designation (translated to the English alphabet), the name of the bomb and its translation, and the equivalent United States ordnance term.
CODE
RUSSIAN DERIVATION Fugo
U. S. EQUIVATENT
FAB
Gcncro l Purpo3c Enoyo oYiobombo These bombs show some development since L942 in that welded construction in the smaller bombs gave way to forged construction. The largest size reported in manufacture is 5,000 kg.
- CII6
and the most frequently encountered has been the 100 kg.
Scmi- Armor Picrcing Bronycboynoyo oviobombo The Soviets do not appear to have an armor piercing bomb similar to the American or British afmof piercing type. They seldom made use of this semi-armor piercing type during \forld W'ar
tsRAg
6Pl6
II.
Armor Pirrclng Bltonoboinoyo oviobombo The concrete piercing bombs are rocket assisted and appear to be of a more advanced and cleaner design than other types of bombs. They represent the closest Soviet approach to a true
BETA9 -
6tfl6
A. P. type bomb.
PTAB
Antl - Tsnh Protivotonhovoyo oviobornbo Two small shaped-charge anti-tank bombs are the known results of a special development undertaken bv the Soviets. These bombs are usually released from containers by ground attack
NT$S
aircraft.
Light Cosc Btost Moetovoyo oyio bom bo This thin walled blast effect bomb is equipped with a parachute to enable a low flying plane to get clear after dropping the bomb. The parachute can be detached to improve accuracy if a high altitude attack is planned.
MAB
fu& 6
AO-fio
Some
Ogkolochnoyo ovlo bom bo
Fro
gmcnlotion
thirty types of fragmentation bombs are known to have been used by the Soviets up until 7945. Most of these were converted artillery projectiles with crudely fitted tails and suspension lugs. Flowever, they have four manufactured types which are considered more satisfactory
weaPons.
zAB-
3f,6
Zszhl gotcltnoyo oviobombo
Inccnd io ry
Soviet incendiary bombs are of two types; small thermite bombs released from clusters, and larger separately dropped bombs containing thermite and a thickened naptha compound. A1though the Soviets were among the first to develop cluster incendiary bombs, they were not used as extensively during Sflorld rJ7ar II as other types.
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TYPES OF SOVIET BOfifBS (continued)
CODE
RUSSIAN
DERIVATION
U.
S" EQUIVALENT
Contolncr Rototivno Rorscvnoyo Yurehoyo oviobornbo This type of container is sometimes reffered to as the "Molotov Breadbasket." It may be filled with small fragmentation, incendiaryr or gas and incendiary bombs. Its use was somewhat restricted during World Var II.
RRAB
- P PT6
KhAB or ChAB
Chrmicol Khlmichohoyo oviobombo The Soviets are known to possess gas bombs of both persistent and non-persistent types. Fragmentation bombs with special tail compartments for gas have also been recovered.
-116
KRAB
- HPl6
Kuryorhchoyotyo oviobombo
Toric Smohr
fnccndiory Srnohe
This bomb is used tactically for the laying of smoke clouds.

DAB
Dymovoyo oviobombo This bomb is known to exist in 80 and 100 kg. sizes. It
-A16
appears
to be
smoke producer
with incidental
incend iary effect.
phosphorous rype
SAB
Svctyothchoyosyo oviobotnbo The Soviet parachute flares are made in a number of different
- Cf E
sizes
Florc and are similar to British
parachute flares
in construction.
Foto
FOTAB-O0T|6
oviobombo
Photo Florh''
This bomb is used for night photographic missions, and is generally similar to those used by other nations.
ANAB-|HI$
AB
Acronovigotrlonnoyo oviobombo
used
Morher Floot
for air navigation oYer water.
A combination acetylene flare and colored dye sea marker,
-15 A bomb-shaped, wood and - AC

Added velocity.
Propogondo Agitotrionnoyo oviobombo pamphlets or of sheet metal container, used for the distribution
other propaganda material,

DS
Dopolnitcllnoy Sh6ro!?i
Rochtt Areir?cd
Fro g mcnto?ion-Ch cm i c o I
AOKh or AOCh
- l0I
Orholochnoyo hhimlchcrkoto Yodovitogo

D
YoD- nA
RS-PC
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BOftTB TOADING
The explosive, or other filling, of Soviet bombs varies considerably between difierent types of bombs and even in bombs from the same lots. The following types of loading have been
encountered:
A.
HIGH
EXPLOSIVES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5, 6.
B.
Stmight TNT. This is the preffered filling for the larget FAB bombs time, when long storage is anticipated.
787o Picrlc acid and 227o Dinitronapthalene. Used FAB bombs up to 100 kg.
in
peace
in peace time for AO and

250
80% 50%
TNT
and 207o Ammonium
Nitrate. Used for bombs up to
kg. during
bombs
'war time, unless quick consumption is expected.
of
TNT and 507o Ammonium 500 and 1000 kg. size.
Nitrate. Used during war time for FAB
S0%
TNT
and 2OVo Dinitronapthalene.
Boosters are composed of tetryl.
INCENDIARY
1. 2. 3. 4.
C.
Thermite powder of varying composition.

Compressed thermite balls.
Thermite powder and thickened naphtha, or petroleum mixture, in separate compaftments.
Thermite powder and electron casing.
CHEMICAT
RUSSIAN
SYMBOL
P+ PJ;"'5 Prs "" 15 PIO * PIO lO PC Prz (Ob-5) XAO TO
SYMBOI NAME \Zhite Phosphorous $7'P Mustard H DM Adamsite Phosgene QG Lewisite L DA Diphenylchlorarsine cN Chloracetophenone ? Trichlorotriethylamine HL Mustard and kwisite 50-50 AC Hvdrovanic acid
U.
S.
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BOIIB LOADING (continued]

D.
TOXIC SMOKE
40%
40%$%
Adamsite Potassium nitrate

Starch
5% -
Kieselguhr
FTOAT
E. MARKER
Calcium carbide with phosphorous igniter.
COLOR CODE
The basic overall color of Soviet bombs is generally a dark gray. The known exception is a propaganda bomb, AB, which is green overall.
Special characteristics are indicated by colored bands around the bomb nose section or body. Variations from the following table may be expected.
CODE
U. 5. EQUIVATENT
NOSE BAND
BODY BAND
FAB
G.
P.
AO
Fragmentation Fragmentation-Chemical S.
Green Green Orange
Blue
AOKh
BRAB BETAB
Green and Blue
A.
P.
P.
A.
Blue
Red
ZAB ZAB KhAB
Incend iary Incend iary Cluster
Blue
Red
Chemical
Toxic Smoke
Persistent
Red Green
Green Green
Non-persistent
KRAB
SAB
RS
Yellow and Green

$7hite
Blue Blue
Red
Parachute flare Rocket
White
Black Black
DS
Rocket assisted
Practice
White
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BOTAB i,TARKINGS
The following information
will
be found stencilled on the bombs:
A.
BODY MARKINGS
1. 2. 3. 4. L. 2. 3.
Designation including weight in Kilograms (e.g. FAB-100)

Fuze Type (e.g.
AM-A)
a. Explosive filler (e.g. TNT) b. Chemical filler (e.g. P-5 indicating mustard gas)
Number of auxiliary boosters (only on bombs
of. 250
kg. or more)
B. TAIL FIN MARKINGS

Year of manufacture (e.5.1946)
Lot number (e.g.IOL/82)

Factory number (e.g. zavod 43)
SIZE OF CRATER
The size of crater produced by a bomb depends on the nature of the earth, and the depth of penetration achieved by the bomb before detonation. The following table provides some
general data on craters produced by Russian demolition bombs, equipped with fuzes delay, and dropped on ground ranging from normal soil to river boulders. BOMB SlzE (kg)
50
of varying
DEPTH (feer)
DIAMETER (feet)
6-g
g_
I-2
L-2 L-4
70
100
13
8- 10
254
500
3'6
5
L5.28
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FIGURE I
I-ANAB.I
AIR NAVIGATION MARKER
BO'VIB.
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ANAB.I
TYPE
Marker float
FUZE
NOSE
None None
10.9 2.7
TAII FUZE
TOTAL LENGTH (in.)
tear strip admits water to chemicals
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.)

TOTAT WEIGHT
2.2 lbs.
WEIGHT)
MA|N CHARGE (TYPE &
Phosphor-calcium carbide mixture and marker compound.

None
sea
SUSPENSION
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body is of sheet metal construction with a spherical nose and ogival af,ter section. An emission tube runs up between the tail fins.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four sheet metal fins fastened by rivets, or welding, to the after body.
is used for
device the strip, air navigation over water. marker is dropped manually into the water. The water reacts with the calcium carbide mixture to
REMARKS
This
After removing
tear
the
form acetylene and, simultaneously, with the phosphor compound to liberate sufficient heat to ignite the acetylene. It will burn with a bright fame for five to ten minutes. The sea marker compound leaves a fuorescent patch on the surface. An ANAB-2.5 has also been reported with a burning time of 1.5 minutes.
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AND
FUZES
CALCULATED PENETRATION
FOR ARffIOR AND CONCRETE PIERCING BOffTBS
ARMOR PIERCING BOMB, BRAB.ZaO
PENETRATION
AITITUDE
FT.
IN
INCHES WHEN RETEASED AT 240 MPH. AIR

HOMOGENEOUS
SPEED
REI
NFORCED CONCRETE
HARDENED
ARMOR
PTATE
ARMOR PI.ATE
10,000 15,000 20,000
22,2
26.5
30.0
33.A
3.46 4.20 4.65 5.24
L.82
2.16
2.52 2"75
26,00a
ARMOR PIERCING BOMB, BRAB.sOO

PENETRATION
ATTITUDE
FT.
IN
INCHES WHEN RETEASED AT 24O MPH. AIR

HOMOGENEOUS
SPEED
REI
NFORCED CONCRETE
HARDENED
ARMOR
PTATE
ARMOR PTATE
10,000 15,000 20,000
22.6 27.4
30.5 34.0
4.0
4.7 5
3.08
5.35
26,00a
5.90
3.70 4.L0 4.65
ARMOR PIERCING BOMB, BRAB.2OO DS

PENETRATION
AITITUDE
FT"
IN
INCHES HOfvIOGENEOUS
ARMOR
PTATE
HARDENED ARfr,lOR PTATE
3,300
3.0
6,50a
10,000 16,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
4.4
5.3 6"4 7.3 8.1
4.36 6.20 7.48

9.45 10.20 11.50 12.00
9.4 CONCRETE PIERCING BOMB, BETAB-I50 DS

PENETRATION
IN
FEET WHEN RELEASED
AT 220-350 fI'IPH. AIR
SPEED
A!.TITUDE
FT.
CONCRETE
BRICK WAII.
SANDY CIAY
SAND AND
GRAVET
330A
6,500 10,000 16,500 20,000
5.4A 5.85
6.45
7.05 7.6A
22.4
25.5
29.4 32.3 34.5 38.5 40.4

43"0
6.35 7.10 7.40 7.80 8.00
27.5
30.5
8.50 8.80 9.40 9.65
32.0 33.8
34.9
25,004
30,000
44"a
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PIERCING BOMB.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
BRAB-22O
TYPE
Armor-pierciog, 500 lb.

None
NOSE FUZE
TAII
FUZE
APUV, ADP
TOTAL LENGTH (in.) BODY TENGTH (in.)
ffi
40 ( approximately
10.9
)
WALI THICKNESS (in.)

TOTAL WEIGHT
CHARGE/WEIGHT RATTO
!.7
524lbs.
t6%o
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
TNT-84
lbs.
Two suspension bands

Nose band
COLOR MARKINGS
Orange (red and yellow)
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of a czrst steel naval projectile. The tail cone, which forrns the base section, is fastened to the bomb by means of screw threads. The tail cone is filled with explosive and closed with a fuze adapter threaded internally to receive the fuze.
The tail unit consists of four (4) fins welded to the tail cone. Two sheet metal braces ate welded between each of the tail fins for additional support.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
REMARKS
homogeneous armor plate,
This bomb will penetrate up to 33 inches of reinforced concrete, 5V4 inches of or 23/tr inches of hardened armor plate.
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BRAB.sOO
TYPE
Armor-piercins, 1000 lb.

FUZE
NOSE
None
TAIL
FUZE
APUV
93.7
50 ( approximately
15.7
WAtt
THICKNESS (in.)
L.24
TOTAI WEIGHT
CFTARGE/WETGHT RATIO
LI02 lbs.
2L%
WEIGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-233.2
Lbs"

Nose band
COTOR MARKINGS
Orange
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of a heavy-walled, cast steel cylinder, tapering to an ogival nose. The tail cone, which forms the base section, is fastened to the bomb by means of screw threads. The tail cone is filled with explosive and closed with a fuze adapter threaded internally to receive the fuze.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit consists of four (4) sheet metal fins welded to the tail cone. Two sheet metal braces are welded between each of the fins for additional support.
REIVIARKS
homogeneous armor plate, or
This bomb will penetfate up to 34 inches of reinforced concrete, about 6 inches of 4% inches of hardened armor plate.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
BRAB.IOOO
TYPE
Armor-piercing, 2000 lb.

None
NOSE FUZE
TAII FUZE
TOTAT TENGTH (in.) BODY TENGTH (in.)
ADP, APUV
T2T
80t2
lg.7
L.45 2123 lbs.
2L.4yo

WALL THICKNESS (in.) TOTAL WEIGHT
CHARGE/WEaGHT RATTO
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & WEtcHT)

SUSPENSION
TNT-456
lbs.

Nose band
COTOR MARKINGS
Orange
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of a cast steel cylinder tapering to an ogival nose. The tail cone, which forms the base section, is fastened to the bomb by means of screw threads. The tail cone is closed with a f.aze adapter, threaded internally to receive the fuze.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit consists of four (4) sheet metal fins welded to the tail cone. Two sheet rnetal braces are welded between each of the fins for
additional support.
inches of armor
This bomb will penetrate up to 70 inches of reinforced concreter plate, and 6 inches of hardened armor plate.
REMARKS
T3/<
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
BRAB-3OO D5
TYPE
Armor-piercing ( rocket-assist )
FUZE
NOSE
None Time-fuze
Base-fuze
TAII.
FUZE
igrrites propellant
detonates bornb
TOTAT IENGTFI (in.) BODY TENGTH (in.)
81
34
8
MAXIMUfS DIAMETER (in.)

WALT THICKNESS
TOTAT WEIGITT
C${ARGE/WETGF|T RATIO
469 lbs.
5'8%o
flfiAtN CHARGE (TYPE & WEICI'|T)

SUSPENSION
TNT-27 lbs.
Nose band
COTOR MARKINGS
Body band ( on rocket )

BODY CONSTRUCTION
Blue
Black
The bornb body consists of a forged steel rylinder tapering to an ogival nose. An armor piercing cap is fitted over the ogive tcl pfevent ricochets. The outer surface of the body is machine finished. The base of the body is closed by a base Plug with a fuze adapter" The wall of the body extends beyond the base plug and is threaded internally to receive the rocket motof. The tail unit consists of four (4t pressed steeL fins to a conical section. The tail assembly is fitted over the venturi of the rocket motor.
TA!I. CONSTRIJCTION
welded
REMARKS
The propellant charge of the motor consists of 42.3 lbs. of nitro-cellulose powder time of 2.6 seconds. This rocket effect adds about 59L fpu" to the velocity of the having bomb and allows a penetration of about 6.5 inches armor.
a burnitg
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
BETAB-I
50
DS
TYPE
Concrete-piercing ( rocket
None
assist )
NOSE FUZE
TAIL
FUZE
A base fuze detonates the explosive filling. A time fuze is used to ignite the rocket propellanr. The TM 24 is listed as used in the BETAB-170 DS and
BETAB.?5O DS.
92.4
35.4
8

WALL THICKNESS (in.)
TOTAT WEIGHT CHARGE/WEIGHT RATTO
363 lbs.
9.37o
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
TNT-33.8
lbs.

Nose band
COTOR MARKINGS
Blue Body band -(on rocket)
Black
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb consists of an 8 in. A.P. artillery proi"ctile with the base closed by a plug, which contains an adapter for a base fuze. The wall of the projectile extends beyond the base plug, and is threaded internally to receive the rocket motor.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
The taiL unit consists of four (4) pressed steel fins

welded to a conical section. The tail assemblv is fitted over the venturi of the rocket motor.
REMARKS - The propellant charge of the rocket motor consists of 38.6 lbs. of nitro-cellulose powder having a burning time of 2.4 seconds. This rocket effect adds about 690 fps. to the velocity of the bomb, and allows a penetration of some 62.5 inches of concrete. A BETAB-170 DS and
a BETAB-250 DS have been reported.
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BOfifiB.
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ANE
FUZES
pTlhB*I .5
TYPE
Shaped Charge, anti,-tank bomb

FUZE
NOSE
None Mechanical Impact firing mechanism

L4
TAIL
FUZE
TOTAT TENGTH {in.} BODY TENGTH (in.)
MAXIMUM DIAfiflETER
ntALL THICKNESS
TOTAL
(in.)
2.L
(in") 3.3
WEIGFIT RATIO WEIGI"IT)
cHARcE/WEtcHT
43%
1.5 lbs.
MAIN CI{ARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
Norrnally carried in a cluster container
CO!.OR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb is composed of spot welded sheet rnetal sections. A cylindrical sheet metal casing is pressed over the spot welded sections for added streftgth and fragmentation effect.
The tail unit is a cylindrical sheet metal member with four narro\tr longitudinal sheet metal
fins.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
REMARKS This bomb will produce a 1.8 inch diarneter hole in 3 inch armor some fragmentation efiect. Its primary targets are tanks and trucks. The PTAB-2.5, generally similar to the PTAB-l.5, has been reported.
plate.
It
also has
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AND
FUZES
KhAB.25
TYPE
Gas, Persistent
FUZE
NOSE
AGM-1
None
34.8
TAIL
FUZE
TOTAT TENGTH (in.) BODY LENGTH (in.)

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO
SUSPENSION
o.L57
6L lbs.
50%
Single suspension band

WEIGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &
Mustard or 50-50 mustard-lewisite 3L lbs.

Burste
t .9 lbs.
COTOR MARKINGS
Nose band Body band
Red Green
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body is formed of thin gauge sheet metal and consists of an ogival nose section, cylindrical main body section, and a conical base section joined together by welds. The central burster is fastened to the nose fuze adapter.
The tail assembly consists of four fins riveted to a cone. This assembly is welded to the base of the bomb body. Sheet metal struts are riveted
between each fin for added strength.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
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TYPE
Gas, Fersistent of, Non-Fersistent

Persistent
NOSE FUZE
Non-Persistent
TM-48, AGDT AGM-I, AM-A, AY-4
TAIL
FUZE
None
85.2
T0TAI IENGTFI (in.)

BODY LENGTI"I {in.}
65 ( approximately
L2.6
MAXIMUM DIAMETER tin.)
\trAtt
TFIICKNESS (in")
0.236
Persistent
TOTAL WEIGHT
Non-Persistent
CHARGH/WETGF|T RATrO 5A% WEIGHT)
346-363 lbs" 374-387 lbs.
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &
Persistent
I7L-183 lbs.
Non-Persistent
Mtrstard otr mustard-lewisite Phosgene I94-2AZ lbs.
and 2.5 lb. Burster
SUSPENSION

R.ed Nose band - Green Body band h{on-Persistent Green Nose band - Body band - Green
COTOR MARKINGS
Persistent
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body is formed of sheet metaL and consists of an ogival nose section, cylindrical body section, and a spherical base section. All sections are ioined by welds" Nose is close{ by a fuze adapter, and fitted with a L.5 lb. burster charge.
The tail assembly consists of four fins welded to a cone" Two stf,uts are welded between each fin
TAII CONSTRIJCTION
for added support. The tail assembly is welded

to the base of the bomb. REMARKS- Bomb CONFIDENTIAT
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contaminate a total area of about 17,850 square yards.
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KhAB-500
TYPE
Gas, Non-Persistent
FUZE
NOSE
AGM.1
None
94-6
TAIL
FUZE
TOTAT LENGTH (in.) BODY IENGTFI (in.)
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) WALI THICKNESS (in.)

TOTAT WEIGHT CHARGE/WETGHT RATIO
L7.7
o.236
660-69L lbs.
60To
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &
WEIGHT)
Phosgene
Burster
SUSPENSION
-3.5374-4A7 lbs.
lbs.

The body is formed of sheet metal and consists of an ogival nose section, cylindrical body sction, and a spherical base section. All sections
are joined
f:uze adapter and is
BODY CONSTRUCTION
by welds. The nose is closed by a fitted with a 2.5 lb. burster

summer use and
charge
for
a 3.5 lb. burster
charge for winter use.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail assembly consists of four fins welded to a tail cone. Two braces are welded between each fin for additional support. The assembly is welded to the base of the bomb.
REMARKS
The existence of a KhAB has been reported.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
KhAB-25 YoD
TYPE
Toxic Smoke Bomb

AGM-3
None
34.5
NOSE FUZE
TAIL
FUZE
TOTAT TENGTH (in.) BODY TENGTH (ln.)
MAXIMITM DIAMETER (in.)

TOTAT U'EIGHT
76 lbs. 2I.77o
WEIGHT}
CHARGE/WHGHT RATTO
MAIN
CFIARGE (TYPE
&
Adamsite
6.6 lbs. 6.6 lbs. 2.4 lbs. Starch Kieselguhr 0.8 lbs.
Pot. Nitrate
SUSPENSION
Single suspension band Body bands
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of an inner and outer sheet metal container, The outer container is formed by welding together a nose cap adapter ring, ogival nose section, cylindrical main body section, and a conical base section. An emission tube is welded to the base section. The inner container is closed, at the nose, by u sheet metal can containing the initiator and primer. The nose cap is fastened to the adapter ring by means of screw threadsn and is fitted with a f:uze
adapter.
Yellow and Green
TAI!" CONSTRUCTION
The tail assernbly consists of four sheet rnetal fins welded to the base section and to the emission tube. A sheet rnetal strut is welded between each fin for additional support"
feet
R.EMARKS-Burning time of smoke composition is 5 to 8 minutes, producing a cloud 50 to 65 in height, 180 feet wide and extending about 800 feet downwind.
DAB-80F and DAB-100F have been reported. These are smoke bombs with incidental incendiary effect The "F" in the designation, presumably means "fosfor" (phosphorous).
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CTUSTER BOMB.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
RRAB
-1
, -2r -3
Cluster container ( Molotov Breadbasket
)
TYPE
RRAB.I
TOTAI LENGTH (in.]
TOTAL WEIGHT FIILED (lbs.]
L52
28,5
R,RAB.2
R,R,AB-3
Lzg
23.5
90
20.5
2-3000 378
10-1500
5-100
150
TOTAI WEIGHT EMPW (lbs.]

COTOR OVERALT
FTLHNG
25L
Grey
Grey
Grey
(NO. OF BOMBS)
580 580 g4-L3A
100
Typ" Z.AB-LE
zAB-2.5
260
LL6
116
2ffi
50-78
or AOKh-8 AO-10 or AOKh-1O

AO-8
AOKh-15
LO-25
34
25
L3 L3
66
L9 L9
40 40 20 24
KhAB-25
AF-32
15
OKT-8 or OKT-1l
CONSTRUCTION
300
100
The rotating cluster container is formed by two sheet metal sections held together by retaining bands, and is subdivided into small internal compartfllents. These comPaftments are filled with small incend iary and fragmentation bombs.
The tail unit consists of three spring loaded
yanes that spring out uPon release. These vanes
are placed on an angle to the longitudinal axis of the bomb, so as to cause rotation during f.all. Centrifugal force causes the retaining bands to rupnrre. The hinged doors of the container then open scatterittg the bombs over a wide
REMARKS
1400 yards. Spherical gas incendiary containers, OKT-8 and clusters as well as aircraft gear.
Depending upon the contents and altitude, the radius of scatter may be as gteat as OKT-1l are also used in the RRAB
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M2
TOTAT LENGTH
M3 6
M4 6 96 t6
M5 6 101 14
M6 6 98
M7 6 107 19.8 18.5
M8
25.3
(in.) (lbs.)
22 6
23.8 23.8 25.5 20.5 25.3
MAXIMUMDIAMETER(|n.)
TOTAL WEIGHT
6
105
92.5 88 L6.4 t7.2 AV-l

APTJV APUV AV-l
F![tlNG WEIGHT (lbs.)

CHARGE/WE|GHT RATTO (o/")
L5.2 15.1 L5.4 r4.l A6P APUV
17.6 16.8
NOSE
FUZE
AGM.3 AGM.3 AGM.3
FII.LING
Picric
* Dinitronapthalene L2% Arnmonium Nitrate 88%

bombs are considered to be fragmentation weight ratio. No further information is available.
REMARKS
These
bombs because
of their low
charge
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FRAGftTENTATION BOTABS AO.TYPE
TYPE TENGTH (in.) DlA. (in.) AO-2.5 AO-5.9 A0-6 AO-8M2 AO-8M4 AO-SM6 AOKh-8 15 L2 11.1 12.6 LL.4 t2.6 16 2
3 3
OVERAII
MAXIMUM
TOTAT 5.3
CHARGE
WEIGHT (lb.)
WEIGHT
(lb.)
REMARKS See detailed
.4L
report
Converted 7 6mm proiectile

Same
3 3
3
16.3 15.7 t7.5 2L 22
Same
2.2
HE
Same
4.r 3.5 4.2

4
Gas
AO-10 18.9 AOKh-1O 23

AO-r2.5 AO-t3.4 AOKh-15
AO-20 AO-20M1
AO-20IM'z
1.2 L.9
1.7
1.3
See detailed
See
repoft
detailed report
HE
Gas
1.7
See detailed
report
23.7
24
24.4 29.8 1S.9 13.3 38.7 19.8 20.6
4.r
4.2 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.7 4.8 4.8
29.5
32.4 47 46 37., 46.4 52 54.3 52 220
HE
2.5 See detailed rePort
Gas2.2 6.6 4.9 6.6 8 6.7 HE 3.3 Gas 8.3 110
Converted projectile
(?
) Similar to AO-20M3 (?) SimilartoAO'2OM3

See detailed
AO-20M3
AO-25M1
repoft
Converted L25mm projectile

Same
AO-25M2
AOKh-25
AO-26.4
DM, DH, or Cn gas in tail cone uonvef,ted Proiectile

Converted proiectile
See detailed rePort
AO-100 AO-250
42.8
11.1
and a blue body band. Bombs having - These bombs generally have a green nose band chemical fillers as well as H.E., carry an extra green band on the body.
COTOR
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AND
FUZES
AO-2.5
TYPE
Fragmentatio rr, 5.5 lb.

FUZE
NOSE
AM-4, AM-A b/o, AGM-L, AY-4

None
L4.g 8.2
TAIL FUZE
2.A43 0.5 5
WAIL THICKNESS (in.)

5.3 lbs.
7.770
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
TNT-.41
lb.
Carried in cluster containers

Nose band Body band
COTOR MARKINGS
Green
Blue
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body consists of a cast steel cylinder with a short conical nose which is threaded internally to receive the fuze.
TAlt
CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit consists of four pressed steel fins welded to the bomb bodv.
REMARKS
an
aren.
The bomb breals up into approximatety 150 fragments upon detonation, producing lethality oL 485 sq. yds. The illustration shows the AM-A b/v f.uze. of -
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AND
FUZES
AO-lO
TYPE
Fragmentatio n, 22 lbs.
NOSE FUZE
AM-A, AGM-L, AV-4

None
18.8 LL.4 3,5
TAII
FUZES
WALI TI{ICKNESS (in.)

TOTAT WEIGHT CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO 21 lbs. 3%
WETGHT)
MAIN
CFIARGE (TYPE
&
TNT-1.9 lb.
Single suspension band, can also be carried in
cluster containefs.
SUSPENSION
COI.OR MARKINGS
Nose band - Green Blue Body band
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of a cast steel rylinder tapering in an ogive to the nose. The nose is threaded internalLy to receive the fuze. The tail consists of four (4) blades welded to the base of the bomb body" Suuts are riveted between the four blades to form a square box.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
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AND
FUZES
AO-20 r^3
Fragmentation, 44 lb.
TYPE
NOSE FUZE
AGM-3 None
38.7 L6
TAIL
FUZE
TOTAT TENGTH (in.)
BODY LENGTH (in.)
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) WAIL THICKNESS (in.)

4.7
o.70
46.4 lbs.
r4%
WEIGHT}
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-6.6 lbs.
Nose band
COLOR MARKINGS
Body band
BODY CONSTRUCTION
- filus -
Green
The bomb body consists of a cast steel cylinder tapering to an ogival nose, which is threaded intern alLy to receive the fuze.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four (4) pressed steel fins riveted to a tail cone. The assembly is welded to the base of the bomb body.
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REIIARKS-The bomb brealis into approximately 280 fragments upon detonation, and has lethality atea of 1800 sq. yds
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BOfoTts"
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CONFINENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAT
USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
AO-lOO
TYPE
Fragmentationr 220 Lb.

FUZE
NOSE
APUV APUV
42.9
30.4 11.1
.7
TAII
FUZE
TOTAT LENGTH (in.) BODY TENGTH (in.)

46
220 lbs.
50%
WEIGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &
Cast
TNT and pressed Amatol
Approximately 110 lbs.

SUSPENSION

Nose band
COTOR MARKINGS
Body band BODY CONSTRUCTION
Green
Blue
The bomb body consists of concrete reinforced with toothed longitudinal metal strips, and circumferential wires 3 mrn in diameter. The nose section is formed of cast steel fitted with a fuze adapter. The after section tapers in a sraight cone, and is closed with a steel plate having a fuze adapter and an external thread to receive the tail assembly"
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four (4) pressed steel fins welded to a steel cap. Supporting struts are welded between the fins to form a square box. The steel cap is threaded internally, for threadirg to the base closing plate of the bonnb body.
REMARKS
FAB-100.
Russian documents srare that this bomb is more effective against personnel than the
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it
becomes available.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
AOKh-8
TYPE
Frag.-Gas Bomb
FUZE
NOSE
AGM-1
None
TAIL
FUZE
rc
4.L
WAtt
THICKNESS (in.)
.06 17.5 lbs. Gas 7%
I{.8. 7% MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

WEIGHT)
Diphenylchlorarsine 1.2 lbs. High Explosive 1.3 lbs.

Single suspension log Nose Band Body Band
SUSPENSION
COLOR MARKINGS
Green
Green and Blue
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb has a light, tapered, sheet iron body. A booster tube extends the length of the bomb
body. The space between the booster tube and the bomb casing is fitled with steel fragments and the gas mixture.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The bomb has a short cylindrical tail, which is of the bomb body by four bars.
aaached to the after end
REMARKS The effective fragmentation radius is given as 16 yardg while the gas forrns a cloud lasting an average of 35 minutes, and causing nose irritation up to 435 yatds.
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26,*AOKh-IO FRAGfrNENTATION-GA5
BONAB.
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CONFIDENTIAL
USSR BONABS
AND
FUZES
AOKh-lo
TYPE
FRAG/GAS ( combined), 22 lb.

FUZE
NOSE
AY-4, AM-A, AGM-I None
TAIL FUZE
TOTAT TENGTH BODY LENGTH (in.)
23 ( approximately
LL.O4
4.2 .08
WAtt
THICKNESS (in.)
TOTAL WEIGHT
CHARGEIWETGHT RATIO
22 lbs.
Gas 7%
H.8.7%
SUSPENSION
n
AlN
CHARGE (TYPE
& WEIGHT)
DA, DM, or CN 1.7 lb. and High Explosive 1.7Ib.

Nose band
COLOR
MARKINGS
Body bands
BODY CONSTRUCTION
Green Green and Blue
The bomb has a light tapered, sheet iron body. A burster tube extends the length of the bomb
body. The space between the burster tube and the bomb casing is filled with a combination of steel fragments and gas mixture.
TAIL
CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four (4) sheet iron fins attached to a tail cone, which is welded to the
bomb body.
The effective fragmentation radius is given as 109 yds. The gas forms a cloud lasting REIYIARKS from eight (8) to twelve (12) minutes, and causing nose irritation up to 328 yards.
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FRAGIVIENTATION.GAS BOIAB.
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CONFIDENTIAL
USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
AOKh-| 5
TYPE
FRAG/GAS (combination), 33 lb. AM-A, AGM-L, AV-4

None
24.4
NOSE FUZE
TAII
FUZE
9.44
4.2
.7

32.4Ibs.
7.87o
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT}
DA, DM, or CN 2.2 Ib. and TNT 2.5 lb.

Nose band
COTOR MARKINGS
Body band
BODY CONSTRUCTION
Green
Green and Blue
The bomb has a cylindrical body, and an abruptly rounded nose. A fuze adapter and a booster are fitted into the bomb nose.
The tail consists of four (4) fin blades welded to a tail cone and riveted to a circular strut. The tail cone is generally filled with a gas mixture and closed by u fitting plug. The assembly is welded to the base of the bomb body.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
REMARKS-This bomb has been converted fron a 107 mm artillery projectile. Fragmentation efrect is reported to be good while the gas effect is small. The AOKh-25 is also made from a converted artillery proiectile and is reported to be similar to the AOKh-15 in constr,uction,, It has a total weight of 52'lba. and a fiIler of'3.3 lbs. of HE, and 8.25 lbs. of Adamsite, Diphenylchlorarsine, or Chloracetophenone in the tail cone.
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FIGURH
2S*FAS-sS {WELDED} GENHRAL
PURPSSffi BOMB.
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CONFIDENTIAL
USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
FAB-5O (welded)
TYPE
G.P., 100 lb. (welded)

FUZE
NOSE
APUV, AV-l, AGP

None
37.2 24.L
TAII.
FUZE
TOTAL TENGTH (in.) BODY LENGTH (in.)
MAXIMUM IIIAMETER (in.) WA[!. T]IICKNESS (in"]

TOTAT WEIGHT Ch|ARGE/WEIGHT RAT|O
9,4
.31
L33 lbs.
4I.57o
WEIGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-55 lbs.
Single suspension band Grey overall
COLOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTR.UCTION
The tear-drop shaped body consists of two forged steel sections, welded together iust aft of the suspension band. The after section is
conical and the forward section is ogival, ending in a fuze adapter. The base is closed with a base plate having a threaded extension for the attachittg of the tail unit. There is no provision
for
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
tail fuze. ^ The tail unit consists of
with four (4) fins welded, or riveted, to it. Four (4) diagonal struts, ate riveted to the fins, for support.
acone
REMARKS
is extra suspension band, when - The bomb fitted with an American bomb shackle.
it
is to be dropped from an
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FAB-5O (forsedl
TYPE
G.P., 100
lb. (forged)
NOSE FUZE
APUV, AV-l
None
37.2 23.3
9.5 .35
TAII
FUZE
TOTAL TENGTH (in.) BODY TENGTH (in.)
WAtt
THICKNESS (in.)
TOTAL WEIGHT
CHARGE/WEIGHT RATTO
110 lbs.
4s%
WEIGHT)
MA|N CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-52.8 lb.
COLOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body consists of a single piece forged steel
cylinder with ogival nose, cylindrical midsection, and conically tapering af.ter section. A fuze adapter is threaded in the nose, and the base is closed with a ring, which has a threaded extension for attachirg the tail unit. There is no provision for attachittg a tail faze.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit is of box construction and secured to the base with a spanner lock nut.
is
REMARKS
This bomb strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weights.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
FAB.7O
TYPE
Explosive loaded (Oxygen Cylinder)
NOSE FUZE
APUV
None
TAII
FUZE
50 (Approx.)
32
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) WAIL

THICKNESS
9.'
(Unknown) I54lbs.
45-50%o
TOTAT WEIGHT
CFTARGE/WETGHT RATrO
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT}
TNT-70 to 77 lbs.
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body is a long slim cylinder with a short ogival nose and conical after section. It has the appeatance of having been made from an oxygen rylinder.
The tail unit is of the cross blade type, and has been lengthened by an additional ten ( 10 )
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
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REMARKS The bomb is fitted with an extra suspension band when it is to be dropped from an American bomb shackle. This bomb is of poor design and is probably not in use.
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CIO
{WEIDED} GENERAT PURPOSE BOI,IB.
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CONFIDENTIAT
CONFIDENTIAT
FAB-IOO {welded}
TYPE
NOSE FUZE
APUV, AV-l, AGP APUV, AV-1, ADP

4L.4
30.4
11
TAII
FUZE
TOTAL LENGTH (in.) BODY LENGTFI (in.)
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) WALI THICKNESS (in.)

TOTAT WEIGI{T CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO
.55
220 lbs.
32%
WEIGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-70.4
lbs.
COTOR MARKINGS
Grey overall
BODY CONSTRUCTON
The body is formed by a heavy, ogival,

Nose and
the body.
cast
steel nose section, a cylindrical mid-section, and
a conical after section, all welded together.

tail fuze adapters are threaded into
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four (4> fins, welded to the conical base section of the bomb body" Struts are welded between the fins to forrn a
square box.
REMARKS Bomb is frtted with an extra suspension lug when it is to be dropped from an American bomb shackle. The bomb may also be carried, vertically, by means of an additional lug welded to one of the tail fins.
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FIGURE
3O-FAB-I @ (FORGEDI GENERAT PURPOSE BOMB.
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CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
FAB-fOO (forsedl
TYPE
G.P., 220 lb. ( forged )
NOSE FUZE
APUV, AV-l, AGP

None
4L.7
28.7
TAIL
FUZE
ra.7
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WAtt
THICKNESS (in")
2L6 lbs.
47%
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE & \itEtcHT)

SUSPENSION
TNT-101.4
lbs.
COLOR MAR,KINGS
BODY CONSTR,UCTION
The body consists of a single piece forged steel cylinder with ogival nose, a cylindrical midsection, and a conical aftet section. A fuze adapter is thrsaded in the nose and the base is
closed with a fing, which has a threaded exteosion for attachirg the tail unit. There is no provision f or a tail fuze.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
secured to the base
The tail unit is of box construction and with a spanner lock nut.
is
REMARKS strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weight. A - This bomb "FAB-100 KD" has been mentioned in reports. It is supposed to contain a bomb, designated liquid explosive and use an APUV fuze.
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FIGURE
3I-FAB-250
(WELDED} GENERAL PURPOSE BO'\AB.
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CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAT
USSR BOMBS
AND
FI.|ZEs
FAB-25O (weldedl
TYPE
G.P., 550 lbs. (welded)

FUZE
NOSE
APUV, AV-l, AGP APUV, AV-l, ADP

85
TAIL
FUZE
60 ( approximately
12.6 .25

TOTAT WEIGHT
CHARGE/WETGHT RAT|O
550 lbs. 47.570 WEIGHT)
MA|N CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-259
lbs.

Grey overall The body is formed of a heavy, ogival cast steel nose section, a cylindrical mid-section and a conical after section, aLl welded together. Nose and tail fuze adapters are threaded into the
body.
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
TAII CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit consists of four (4) fins, welded to the conical section of the bornb body. Struts are welded between the fins to form a square
box.
REMARKS
sion bands and trimming 9.5 inches
The bomb is altered for dropping from the front bay of. B-24, by shifting the suspenoff the tail. This stabilizing surface is restored by riveting four (4) pieces of 8 x 1.1 inches sheet rnetal, diagonally on the fins, to form a rough box tail,
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FIGURE
32_FAB-250 (FORGED} GENERAT
PURPOSE BOMB.
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CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAT
FAB-25O (forsed)
TYPE
G.P., 550
lb. (forged)
NOSE FUZE
APUV, AGP APUV, ADP

7L.5 47.2
L2.8
TAIL
FUZE

CHARGE/WE|GHT RATTO
.43
525 lbs.
487o WETGHT)
MArN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-252 lb.
Grey overall
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body consists of a single piece forged steel cylinder with ogival nose, cylindrical midsection, and conically tapering after seffion. A fuze adapter is threaded in the nose, and the
is closed with a ring having a threaded for attachittg the tail unit. An adapter is threaded in the ring for the tail fuze.
base
extension
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit is of box construction, and is secured in the base with a sPanner lock nut.
REMARKS
-This
bomb strongly resembles the American ANGP bomb of similar weighc
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CONFIDENTIAL
USSR BOMBS
AND FUZES
FAB-5OO (weldedl
TYPE
G.P., 1100
lb. (welded)
NOSE FUZE
APUV, AV-1, AGP APUV, AV-l, ADP

94.8
TAII
FUZE
65 (approximately)
17.6 .35
11

16 lbs.
46.37o
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
TNT-5lS
lbs.

Grey overall
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body is formed of a heavy, ogival, cast steel nose section, a cylindrical mid-section, and a conical after section, all welded together. Nose and tail fuze adapters are threaded into the
body.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit consists of four (4) fins, welded to the conical base section of the bomb body. Struts are welded between the fins to form a
square box.
baods, shorteniag the
This bomb is altered to fit the bomb bay of the B-24, by shifting the suspension tail, and adding four (4) pieces of sheet steel to form a modified box tail, similar to that provided on the 250 kg. bomb for the same purpose.
REMARKS
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FIGURE
34-FAB-I
OOO (WEIDED} GENERAT PIJRPOSE BOfrAB.
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CONFIDENTIAT
USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
FAB-IOOO (weldedl
TYPE
NOSE FUZE
APUV, AGP APUV, ADP

L40.2 92.3 Lg.6 .51
TAIL
FUZE

TOTAT WEIGHT CHARGE/WEIGHT RATIO
2277 lbs. 46%

WEIGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
TNT-I047 lbs.
Grey overall
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body is formed of a heavy, ogival, steel nose section, a cylindrical midsection, and a
conical af.ter section. The nose section is riveted and welded to the midsection, which, in turn, is welded to the after section. The nose and base sections both contain fuze adapters.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit consists of four (4) fins welded to the conical base section of the bomb body. Double sets of struts are welded between the fins for additional rigidity.
REMARKS ences
The purpose of the extra lug or ring on the tail cone is not known. There are referto a FAB-2000, and FAB-5000, but no information is available on them.
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FIGURE
35_ZAB-I E INCENDIARY BOMB.
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CONFIDENTIAT
USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
ZAB-IE
TYPE
Electron Incendiary, 3.3 lbs. AM-B, AGM-3

None
L4.5
NOSE FUZE
TAIL
FUZE
TOTAL LENGTH (in.) BODY LENGTH (in.)
9 2,4

3.3 lbs. 39%

WETGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
o.99 to l.o4 lbs. Thermite 1.5 lbs. Electron Castittg
Usually caried in clusters

Nose band
COTOR MARKINGS
Body band
BODY CONSTRUCTION
Red
Blue
Body consists of a magnesium cylinder
with
short straight taper at the nose. The base is closed with a plug and the nose is fitted with a fuze adapter. Five gas ports pierce the forward bomb body and are covered with a piece of
adhesive tape.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four fins riveted to a tail co{re. ( This bomb has been reported to have
five fins. )
REMARKS-AIso reported to be unpainted, instead it has the natural golden yellow color electron alloy which forms the outer casing around the thermite core.
of the
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FIGURE 36_.z.A8-2.5 INCENDIARY BOMB.
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CONFIDENTIAL
zAB-2.5
TYPE
Thermite, Incendiury ,.5 lbs.
NOSE
FUZE
AM-B, AGM-3
None
TAIL
FUZE (in") (in.) (in.)
TOTAL TENGTH BODY TENGTH
I4.J
9
MAXIMUM DIAMETER WAIL THICKNESS (in.)

TOTAT \
2.4
tElGHT RATIO
WETGHT)
5.5 lbs.
CHARGE/WETGHT
5r% Thermite
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
2.8 lbs.
Carried in clusters Nose band Body band
COLOR MARKINGS
Yellow
Blue
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of a sheet iron cylinder tapering in a cone to both nose and base. The base is closed with a plug and the nose is fitted with a fuze adapter. The nose of the bomb carries the gas ports, which are sealed with
paraffin.
TAII CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four sheet metal fins riveted to the tail cone. The tail cone is fastened to the bomb body by four screws.
REMARKS-A1so reported with a red ring on the nose, which is supposed to indicate a delayed action igniter. Burning time is 2-3 minutes.
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FIGURE
37_ZAB-IOTG INCENDIARY BOMB.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
ZAB.IOTG
TYPE
Combination incendiury bomb

FUZE
NOSE
AM-B, AGM-3
None
24
TAIL
FUZE
20 ( approximate
4"2
WAtt
THICKNESS (in.) 22 lbs. 50%

WEIGHT)
TOTAL WEIGHT
CHARGE/WEIGHT RATTO
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &
Thermite 3.7 lbs. Thickened naptha petroleum

7.3 lbs.
SUSPENSION

Red Nose band - Blue Body band
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of a sheet metal cylinder tapering in a cone to the base. A conical
steel nose cap, threaded internally to receive the fuze, is welded in place. The base is closed by a plug, fitted with a filling sleeve adapter. The
different fillings are separated by
conical
shaped steel membrane. Three gas ports on the nose are closed by paraffin.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail assembly consists of four sheet metal fins welded to the base of the bomb body and riveted to a tubular strut.
REMARKS
Burning time is four minutes for the thermite and ten minutes for the thickened fuel.
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38-ZAB-50T5 INCENDIARY BOMB.
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USSR BOMBS
AND FUZES
zAB-50TS
a_
TYPE
Incendiary, ( Thermite )
FUZES
NOSE
AM.B, AGM.3
None
42
TAII
FUZES

WALL THICKNESS
8.5
138.5 lbs.
6a3%
WETGHT)
MArN CHARGE (TYPE &
Thermite Type A )
83.5
lbs.
Same as
in
ZAB-10TG
SUSPENSION
COTOR MARKINGS
Nose band
Body band
BODY CONSTRUCTION
Red or Red and Black Blue
The bomb consists of an ogival steel nose section, cylindrical sheet iron body, and a conical after section, all joined by welding. A f.uze adapter is threaded into the nose section. The nose section has very large gas ports, which are closed by corks instead of paraffin. The tail consists of four (4) sheet metal fins welded to the tail section of the bomb, and braced by two sets of struts.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
REMARKS-The filling of this bomb is of loose thermite powder. of 9 minutes.
It
has a reported burning time
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sg-ZAB-sOTG TYPE A INCENDIARY BOMB.
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ZAB.5OTG TYPE A
TYPE
Combination incend iary bomb
NOSE FUZE
AM-B, AGM-3
None
43.8
35.L 9.5
TAIL
FUZES

99 lbs.
607o
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
Thermite 35 lbs. Thickened petrol 26.5 lbs.

Single suspension band Nose band Body band
COTOR MARKINGS
Red
Blue
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of an ogival steel nose section welded to a sheet metal cylinder, which tapers in a cone to the base. The nose $ection is threaded intern ally to receive the fuze. The
base
sleeve adapter.
is closed by a plug fitted with a filling The different fillings are sepanose.
rated by u conical shaped steel membra{te. The
bomb has four gas ports on the TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail assembly consists of four sheet metal fins welded to the bomb body. Struts are welded between the fins to form a square box.
REMARKS
Burns six minutes with a flame height of 13 feet.
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B INCENDIARY
BOMB.
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ZAB.5OTG TYPE B
TYPE
Combination incendiary bomb AM-B, AGM-3

None
39.L
NOSE FUZE
TAII
FUZE
3r"6
WAtt
THICKNESS (in.)
1
105.5 lbs. 5Wo
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
Thermite 4L8 lbs. Thickened naphtha petroleum L8.7 lbs.

Probably single suspension
Nose band Body band
COTOR MARKINGS
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The bomb body consists of a cylindrical body, ogival nose, and conical after body. This bomb has no fillittg plug in the base section. The forward part of the bomb is filled with loose thermiteo held in place by four metal partitiorls. The after section is filled with the thickened fuel. A flat diaphragm of corrugated aluminum separates the two fillings. A powder channel extends from the faze pocket, through the diaphragm, to the after body. It provides for simultaneous ignition of both fillings, and also allows enough delay so that the bomb penetrates the target before igniting. This bomb has paruffin filled gas ports in the middle of the body near the diaphragm. The tail consists of four sheet metal fins welded to the tail cone and suported by a single strut.
Red
Blue
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
REMARKS
Burns for 6 minutes. Simultaneous ignition of the fuels gives an intense heat.
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
ZAB.5OT SHCH
TYPE
Incend iary, ( thermite ) TiM.-248, TM.4B
NOSE FUZE
TAII
FUZE
None
4L.5
llAxlMUM
DIAMETER
(in.)
11
WAtL THICKNESS (in.)

TOTAT
WEIGHT RATIO
&
110lbs.
@Vo
CHARGE/WEIGHT
AlN
CHARGE (TYPE
WEIGHT)
Approximately 100 thermite balls

Single lug
66 lbs.
SUSPENSION
COLOR
IIARKINGS
Body band
Red
BODY
CONSTRUCTION
The bomb has an ogival noee section welded to a cylindrical sheet iron body. The ignition charge for the thermite balls is contained in a perforated iron tube, which extends about three quarters of the bomb length. The incendiary spheres are loaded through an opening in the base of the bomb.
TAIL
CONSTRUCTION
of
The tail has four (4) fins and is detachable.

100 compressed thermite balls,
approximately The filling of this bomb consists weighing about .7 lbs. each. The thermite composition is as follows:
REMARKS
oxide Aluminurn $a1irrrn nitrate Magnesium Bioder

Iron
The maximum burning temper4ture is 3632" F.
53.37o
I6,Wo
28.3/o
0.47o
2.0/o
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41*ZAB-IOOT
SHCH INCENDIARY BOMB.
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AND FUZES
ZAB-IOOT SHCH
TYPE
Incend iary ( cluster

FUZE
NOSE
TM.4B
None
4L.7 30.0
1
TAII
FUZE
TOTAL TENGTH (in.) BODY LENGTH (in.)

1.0
.078 L43 lbs.

64.3Vo
TOTAI WEIGHT
CHARGE/WEIGHT RATTO
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
Approximately I40 thermite balls

Singte suspension band Body band
9L.9 lbs.
COTOR MARKINGS
Red
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body consists of a welded sheet metal container welded to a ogival nose, and a stepped conical base. The base is closed with a p1ug, while the nose is closed with a fuze adapter. A perforated central tube contains a nA gm. black powder charge to ignite the thermite balls. 'lthe thermite balls are formed of two (2) thin sheet metal stampings, about 2.4 inch in diameter, and weighing about 10.5 az. each.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
The tail fin consists of a fin sleeve which fits over the base of the bomb, and is held in place by four (4) bolts. Four (4) narrow sheet metal fin blades are welded to the fin sleeve, to form a square box with riveted supporting struts.
Each thermite ball is drilled through the center and contains two ignition pellets. REMARKS When used against built-up areas, the best altitude for burst is 600 to 1200 feet so that the balls will still be burning when they land. The bomb can be dropped without fuze or black powder igniter charge, or with the fuze on safe. On impact, there is sufficient heat and shock to ignite the thermite balls, and the bomb burns as one mass. Since the bomb will ignite on impact, duds will seldom be encountered. It is believed that the letter "T", in the designation, indicates thermite and SHCH indicates sphere. There is a report of this type of bomb being found with a load of small incendiary bombs, either ZAB 2.5-l or ZAB 2.5T, without tails or fuzes. CONFIDENTIAT
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USSR BOMBS
AND
FUZES
ZAB.5OOT SHCH
TYPE
Incend iary ( cluster )
NOSE FUZE
Tl[.{.48
TAIL
FUZE
None
83.0

17.8
.078 660 lbs.
77%
WETGHT)
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
Thermite balls 775 (approx.
508"6 lbs.

Body band
COLOR MARKINGS
Red
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body consists of a welded sheet metal cootainer tapering to an ogival nose, and tapering to a conical base. The base is closed with a plug, while the nose is closed with a fuze adapter and a perforated central tube, havin g a 920 gm. black powder charge to ignite the thermite balls. The balls are formed of two (2) thin sheet metal stampings 2.4 in. diameter and weighirg tO.5 oz. The tail unit consists of a fin sleeve, which fits over the base o fthe bomb and is held in place by four (4) bolts. Four (4) narrow, sheet metal, fin blades are welded to the fin sleeve, and form a square with wide riveted supPorting
struts.
TAII
CONSTRUCTION
REMARKS
See
ZAB-IWT SHCH for further details on the thermite balls.

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USSR BOMBS
AND FUZES
FAB.IOO ZE
TYPE
Special incend iary

FUZE
NOSE
APUV APUV
42.5
TAII FUZE
10.8
WAtt
TI'IICKNESS (in.) 232 lbs.

60.370
TOTAL WEIGHT
CHARGE/WE|GHT RATTO
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &
WEIGHT)
10 ZAB-2.5 therrnite incendiary bombs, less tails and fuzes, and 29.5 lbs. of explosive fi.ller.
SUSPENSION
Single suspension band Body band
COTOR MARKINGS
Red
BODY CONSTR.UCTION
The bomb body is a FAB-100 case filled with an explosive incendiary powder, and 8 to 10 small
2.5T without tail incendiary bombs, ZAB units or fuzes. Each small bomb is wrapped in paper and the entire band is covered with a
paper disc.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
Normal for FAB-100
REMARKS-This bomb can be distinguished from the FAB-100 only by the red body band. The explosive filling detonates upon initiation by the APUV fuze. The small incendiary bombs contain a thermite charge, which is ignited by an ignition train located in the fuze pocket. The individual ignition trains are initiated by the detonation of the main filler, which also scatters the small bombs.
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FIGURE
44-SAB-3IA
PARACHUTE FTARE BOMB.
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sAB-3m,
-1
5, -25
TYPE
Parachtrte Flare
sAB-3fVl
NOSE FUZE
sAB-ls TM-48
None
40.4
sAB-25
TM.-48-
AGDT-B
None
20.3
TAIL
FUZE
None
69.5
7.5 5L.5
TOTAL TENGTH (in.)

TOTAL WEIGHT (lbs.) WEIGHT OF FltLlNG (lbs.)
CANDTEPOWER
3,7 8.8 4.9
6,3 3L.7 20.8 500,000 2.4
26.4 700,000
2.2
22,000
3.5
BURNING TIME (min.)

SUSPENSION
Single suspension band Nose band Body band
COTOR MARKINGS
S7hite \Ufhite
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The above bombs are similar in constfuction. The bodies are cylind rical with detachable tail units, which are believed to fall free in the air before the faze functions. After the predetermined interval, the nose aefial burst fuze functions and ejects the flarc candle and paft' chute. The flarc candle is ignited by a pull igniter, which functions as the flarc candle is ejected from the case.
REMARKS-These flares are very similar to the British para-flares in construction. An SAB-3, SAB-55, and SAB-100 have also been reported.
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FIGURE
45-5AB-I 5
PARACHUTE FLARE BOMB.
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U55R' BOMBS
AND
FUZES
FIGURE 46F-5AB-25 PARACHUTE FLARE BOMB'
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FIGURE 4V-FOTAB PHOTOFLASH BO'\'IB.
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FOTAB
TYPE
Photoflash bomb
FUZE
NOSE
AGDT-A
None
35.9 27,8 8.0
TAIL
FUZE
MAXIMUM DIAMETER (in.) TOTAI WEIGHT

CHARGE/WEIGHT RATTO
77 lbs.
57Vo
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

SUSPENSION
WEIGHT)
Flash powder
44 lbs.
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body consists of a thin sheet metal nose and tail cone, welded to a cylind fical main body section. A fuze adapter is provided in the nose. The tail cone is closed with an adapter ring for the tail fin.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail consists of four fins welded to the adapter ring of the tail cone. The center of the tail contains a small cylinder which houses a parachute. Struts are welded between the fins for additional support. This bomb is also described as having only two fins. The four struts are welded between the fins and the
cylindrical parachute housing.
- candlepower. of 230 million
REMARKS
This photoflash bomb has a burning time of about 0.2 seconds and a light intensity
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48-AB
PROPAGANDA I"EAFI.ET BOMB.
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AB
TYPE
Propaganda bomb
NOSE FUZE
Aerial burst
None
44.9 39.6 lbs. WEIGHT)
TAIL FUZE
TOTAI TENGTH (in.)

TOTAL WEIGHT
MAIN CHARGE (TYPE &

BODY CONSTRUCTION
Pamphlets
33 lbs.
Conical nose and tail section of light sheet metal ate connected by means of a wooden rod. The cylindrical body is made of thin plywood with a seam, and fits into circular slots in the nose and tail sections. The nose contains a fuze and a small black powder charge.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION
The tail unit consists of four sheet metal fins, apparcntly welded to the tail cone, and enclosed in a circular shroud.
sec-
REMARKS
tion to
escape and scatter the contents.
Functioning of the fuze blows the tail unit out backwards, allowing the plywood
Many duds were found by the Germans who considered them harmless due to the small charge.
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DISTRIBUTION
lgSNOI. fart r (No.67) aod,Patt2 (No.
24)
!'Two 2I;23 (COMNAVFE), 24B.,24F.,24H;26C (except Beach Group 2),26D,26F,26DD,26EE (Iewes, Norfolh Navy No. 122, Navy No. 128, Navy No. 30O2, lnng Beach, Brooklyn, NewPon); 26GG (10 copies); 28G (Squadrons 3,7, D; 29G (5 copies, 29H (CVA 9-12, 14, Ir, 18, L9,21, 33, 34, 39, 41, 43, 47-5 copies each), 29K (CVE 108, 112, Il4' Ll6, 119' l2G-5 copies
copies each unless otherwise excepted:
ach),29L (CVL 26, 48, 49-, copies each); 30A (MSF 373, MSO 421449,455474, 48U961, 308 (MSC t2l, r22, L90_209r,3OC (MHC lL-14, 16,21,2L26,33-3r, 37, 38, 41, 42, 44, 47,49,50); A3 (CNoop 315 and 922t2); A5 (BUPERS Code C-llllA-l cops BUSHTPS Code 53G-1 copy); E6 (Alexandrira); F2 (10th), F9 (Adak); GlB., 156 (Treasure Island), J7l (5O copies), J8l; K2A, K2C, K2D, K5A (Indianapolis Code V-l copy, Louisville Security Vault-l copy), K5E (10 copies), K7 (NOL White Oak Attn: EOD Officer-l copy)' K8' K9 (Melville), K10, K10 (Code 4015-l copy), Klz (4 copies), K20 (Navy 214, 39231; L9, L42 (Navy 39L2-l copyh OinG Skifies Creek Annex, USNMD' Yorktown.
Requests
for additional copies of OP 2009 should be submitted on NAVEXOS 158, Stock Forns and Publications Requisitioo, to the District Publications and Printing Oftce by which
addressee is serviced.
20 July L9rr/Llao/L
Active Army: Tec Svc, DA (1)
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COFENGRS
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(10) Tec Svc Bd (2) CONARC (2)

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coFoRD
Ord Sch (50) Engr Sch (5) Ord Sec, Gen Depots (3) Ord Depots (3)
POE (2)
OS Sup Agencies (1)
Mai Comd (5) OS Base Comd (2) MD\Ur/ (1) Arrnies (2) Corps (2) Div (2) Gen & Br Svc Sch (1)
USAR: None.
Ord PG (3) Ord Arsenals ( 1) Ord Proc Dist (1) LInits org under fol TOE: 9-5IO (AA, AB, AC)' Ord Sp Svc Det ( 1)
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Unless otherwise noted, distribution applies to CONUS and overseas. For explanation of abbreviations used, see SR 320-5f1.
Air
Force:
Transportation Oftcer AF-831-DSO, \trilkins Air Force Station, Shelby, Ohio (500).
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE ;
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BOMB$ AND TUZES

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BOMBS AND FUZES

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

1. Ordnance Pamphlet 2009 provides descriptive information for the identification

M. F. SCHOEFFET Rear Admiral,U, S, Naoy Cbief , Bureau of Ord,nttnce

of Ordnnnce' tbe Naay of Department

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NOSE FUZE AM-A, AM-A

AM-B, AM-B b/u

SOVIET BOMB TYPES

AIR NAVIGATION MARKER

ARMOR PENETRATION CHARTS ARMOR PIERCING

KhAB-25 YqD (TOXIC SMOKE) ctusTER CoNTAINER

FAB-5oM (M2-Mg) AO AO-2.5

. FAB.sO (FORGED) FAB-70 FAB-!oO (WETDED)

FAB-250 (WEIDED) FAB-250 (FORGTO)

(CLUSTER) FAB-Ioo zE (sPECtAt)

AM.A NOSE FUZE

AV.4 NOSE FUZE

ANAB.I AIR NAVIGATION

BRAB.22O ARMOR PIERCING BOMB

DS ARMOR, PIERCING BOMB

BETAB.I50 D5 CONCRETE PIERCING BOMB

KhAB-2oo (PERslsrENT) AND KhAB-200 (NoN-PERSISTENT) GAS BOMB

KhAB-25 YqD TOXIC SMOKE BOMB

AO.2.5 FRAGMENTATION BOMB

AO-20M3 FRAGMENTATION BOMB

AO.I OO FRAGMENTATION BOMB

AOKh.IO FRAGMENTATION.GAS BOMB.....trr'.o

FAB.sO (WEIDED) GENERAT PURPOSE BOMB

FAB-|OO (WETDED) GENERAL PURPOSE BOMB

FAB.IOO (FORGED) GENERAT PURPOSE BOMB

FAB-t000 (wEtDED) GENERAL PURPOSE BOMB

ZAB.IE INCENDIARY BOMB

ZAB.I OTG INCENDIAR,Y BOMB

39 _ ZAB.sOTG TYPE A INCENDIARY BOMB

BOfffBS qnd FUZES

SOVIET BOftTB FUZES

fuzes seems quite

manufacture, and factory number. The

vanes, and at least one other safety feature.

so far, no fuzes containing anri-disturbance or

Example: AM-B; TM-4b; AGM-Lb/v.

The fuze designation is also stenciled on the

FT'ZE PARTS RHFERENCE LIST

Arming vane Arming vane lock nut

Detonator Relay charge

Primer initiator capsule

Locking ball Striker spring Striker Firing pin

Timing disc Main spring

Powder train delay channel Powder train delay

Pivot Relay channel

Closing plate Conical rod

Anti-creep spring Parchment sealing gasket

Clampitg ring Ignition charge

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