https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=U154921537War Thunder Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-05-08T10:18:33ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SC250JA_(250_kg)&diff=181241SC250JA (250 kg)2024-02-03T13:15:55Z<p>U154921537: </p>
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<div>== Description ==<br />
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[[File:SC250JA.jpg|left|400px|thumb]]<br />
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The '''250 kg SC250JA''' is a German aerial-dropped bomb used by the majority of their aircraft. The designation translates to ''Sprengbombe Cylindrisch'' (ENG: High explosive bomb cylindrical), weighing 250 kg, model JA indicating a one-piece construction of forged steel.<br />
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br />
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{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 109 E}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-7}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 109 F}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4_trop}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4_hungary}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 109 G}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-2_romania}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-2_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-6}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-6_finland}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-14}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-14as}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Fw 190}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190a-5_u2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-9}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-12}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-13}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|IAR-81}}{{Specs-Link|iar_81c}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109z}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_17z_7}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|me-262a-2a}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 110}}{{Specs-Link|bf-110c-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-110f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-110g-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf_110g_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf_110g_4_hungary}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Do 335}}{{Specs-Link|do_335a_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_335b_2}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Fw 190}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190f-8}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|IL-2}}{{Specs-Link|il_2_1942_luftwaffe}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Me 262}}{{Specs-Link|me-262a-1a_early}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Me 410}}{{Specs-Link|me-410a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|me-410b-1}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|BV 238}}{{Specs-Link|bv-238}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Do 17}}{{Specs-Link|do_17e_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_17z_2}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Do 217}}{{Specs-Link|do_217e_2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_217e_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_217k_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_217m_1}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Fw 200}}{{Specs-Link|fw_200c_1}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|He 111}}{{Specs-Link|he-111h-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|he-111h-6}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|he-111h-16_winter}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|He 115}}{{Specs-Link|he_115c_1}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|He 177}}{{Specs-Link|he-177a-5}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Hs 123}}{{Specs-Link|hs-123a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|hs-123a-1_china}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 87}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87b-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87d-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87d-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87r-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87r-2_snake}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 88}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-4_finland}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 188}}{{Specs-Link|ju-188a-2}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 288}}{{Specs-Link|ju-288c}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Me 264}}{{Specs-Link|me_264}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|arado-234}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|arado-234c-3}}<br />
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{{Navigation-End}}<br />
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== General info ==<br />
<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
! colspan="2" | Bomb characteristics<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mass''' || 250 kg<br />
|-<br />
| '''Explosive mass''' || 125 kg<br />
|-<br />
| '''Explosive type''' || Fp.60/40<br />
|-<br />
| '''TNT equivalent''' || 125 kg<br />
|-<br />
| '''HE max penetration''' || 82 mm<br />
|-<br />
| '''Armour destruction radius''' || 7 m<br />
|-<br />
| '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 121 m<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Effective damage ===<br />
<!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --><br />
It is powerful enough to destroy armoured targets such as tanks and pillboxes, but many are needed to destroy bases because of the relatively low explosive mass.<br />
<br />
=== Comparison with analogues ===<br />
''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.''<br />
<br />
== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc.)'' --><br />
Fighters and strike aircraft carrying only one or a few SC250JA bombs should usually attack ground targets instead of bases.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
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*<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
*<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --><br />
The SC250JA was a German aerial-dropped bomb used during World War II. Developed by the Luftwaffe, it was part of a family of general-purpose bombs and played a significant role in the German bombing campaign. The "SC" in its designation stands for "Sprengbombe Cylindrisch," which translates to "cylindrical high-explosive bomb" in English. These bombs typically had a cylindrical body and were filled with explosives.<br />
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The SC250JA had a weight of 250 kilograms, making it a medium-sized bomb in the Luftwaffe's arsenal. It was employed in various roles, including strategic bombing missions against enemy cities and industrial targets, as well as tactical strikes on military installations and infrastructure. These bombs were often carried by German bombers, such as the Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
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== See also ==<br />
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
<br />
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br />
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''other literature.'' --><br />
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* [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/TM/pdfs/TM9-1985-2-German.pdf [ibiblio<nowiki>.org]</nowiki> TM 9-1985 German Explosive Ordnance (Bombs, Fuzes, Rockets, Land Mines, Grenades and Igniters (PDF)]<br />
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[[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>U154921537https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SC250JA_(250_kg)&diff=181240SC250JA (250 kg)2024-02-03T13:15:34Z<p>U154921537: In German it's "zylindrisch", not "cylindrisch"</p>
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<div>== Description ==<br />
<!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''--><br />
[[File:SC250JA.jpg|left|400px|thumb]]<br />
{{break}}<br />
The '''250 kg SC250JA''' is a German aerial-dropped bomb used by the majority of their aircraft. The designation translates to ''Sprengbombe Zylindrisch'' (ENG: High explosive bomb cylindrical), weighing 250 kg, model JA indicating a one-piece construction of forged steel.<br />
<br />
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br />
<!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --><br />
<br />
{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br />
<br />
{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 109 E}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109e-7}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 109 F}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4_trop}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4_hungary}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 109 G}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-2_romania}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-2_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-6}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-6_finland}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-14}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109g-14as}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Fw 190}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190a-5_u2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-9}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-12}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-13}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|IAR-81}}{{Specs-Link|iar_81c}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109z}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_17z_7}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|me-262a-2a}}<br />
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Bf 110}}{{Specs-Link|bf-110c-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-110f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf-110g-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf_110g_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bf_110g_4_hungary}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Do 335}}{{Specs-Link|do_335a_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_335b_2}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Fw 190}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190f-8}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|IL-2}}{{Specs-Link|il_2_1942_luftwaffe}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Me 262}}{{Specs-Link|me-262a-1a_early}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Me 410}}{{Specs-Link|me-410a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|me-410b-1}}<br />
<br />
{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|BV 238}}{{Specs-Link|bv-238}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Do 17}}{{Specs-Link|do_17e_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_17z_2}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Do 217}}{{Specs-Link|do_217e_2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_217e_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_217k_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_217m_1}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Fw 200}}{{Specs-Link|fw_200c_1}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|He 111}}{{Specs-Link|he-111h-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|he-111h-6}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|he-111h-16_winter}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|He 115}}{{Specs-Link|he_115c_1}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|He 177}}{{Specs-Link|he-177a-5}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Hs 123}}{{Specs-Link|hs-123a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|hs-123a-1_china}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 87}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87b-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87d-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87d-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87r-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87r-2_snake}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 88}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-4_finland}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 188}}{{Specs-Link|ju-188a-2}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Ju 288}}{{Specs-Link|ju-288c}}<br />
{{Navigation-Line|Me 264}}{{Specs-Link|me_264}}<br />
<br />
{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|arado-234}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|arado-234c-3}}<br />
<br />
{{Navigation-End}}<br />
<br />
== General info ==<br />
<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --><br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
! colspan="2" | Bomb characteristics<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mass''' || 250 kg<br />
|-<br />
| '''Explosive mass''' || 125 kg<br />
|-<br />
| '''Explosive type''' || Fp.60/40<br />
|-<br />
| '''TNT equivalent''' || 125 kg<br />
|-<br />
| '''HE max penetration''' || 82 mm<br />
|-<br />
| '''Armour destruction radius''' || 7 m<br />
|-<br />
| '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 121 m<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Effective damage ===<br />
<!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --><br />
It is powerful enough to destroy armoured targets such as tanks and pillboxes, but many are needed to destroy bases because of the relatively low explosive mass.<br />
<br />
=== Comparison with analogues ===<br />
''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.''<br />
<br />
== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc.)'' --><br />
Fighters and strike aircraft carrying only one or a few SC250JA bombs should usually attack ground targets instead of bases.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
*<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
*<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --><br />
The SC250JA was a German aerial-dropped bomb used during World War II. Developed by the Luftwaffe, it was part of a family of general-purpose bombs and played a significant role in the German bombing campaign. The "SC" in its designation stands for "Sprengbombe Cylindrisch," which translates to "cylindrical high-explosive bomb" in English. These bombs typically had a cylindrical body and were filled with explosives.<br />
<br />
The SC250JA had a weight of 250 kilograms, making it a medium-sized bomb in the Luftwaffe's arsenal. It was employed in various roles, including strategic bombing missions against enemy cities and industrial targets, as well as tactical strikes on military installations and infrastructure. These bombs were often carried by German bombers, such as the Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111.<br />
<br />
== Media ==<br />
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
<br />
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br />
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br />
* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''other literature.'' --><br />
<br />
* [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/TM/pdfs/TM9-1985-2-German.pdf [ibiblio<nowiki>.org]</nowiki> TM 9-1985 German Explosive Ordnance (Bombs, Fuzes, Rockets, Land Mines, Grenades and Igniters (PDF)]<br />
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