https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=U47376697 2026-04-21T01:30:39Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.30.0 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-500M-44_(500_kg)&diff=183233 2024-03-14T15:54:21Z

<p>U47376697: Added vehicles equipped with the bomb</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_8_1944}}<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu-1}}<br /> <br /> * [[Tu-2S-44]]<br /> <br /> * [[Tu-2S-59]]<br /> <br /> * [[Tu-2S-59 (Italy)]]<br /> <br /> * [[Tu-2S-44 (China)]]<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 477.1 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass''' || 222.15 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type''' || Amatol and TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent''' || 222.15 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration''' || 90 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius''' || 10 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 135 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 /> <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 /> <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 If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=9M39_Igla&diff=183230 2024-03-14T15:44:34Z

<p>U47376697: Undo revision 183229 by U47376697 (talk)</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:WeaponImage 9M39 Igla.png|thumb|left|420px|The 9M39 Igla missile with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> The '''9M39 Igla''' is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update 1.91 &quot;Night Vision&quot;]].<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_50}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_8amtsh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Missile characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 10.6 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Guidance''' || IR<br /> |-<br /> | '''Aspect''' || All-aspects<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 11.00 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6.00 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''IRCCM''' || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | '''Launch range''' || 5.20 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum overload''' || 10.2 G<br /> |-<br /> | '''Missile guidance time''' || 14 secs<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type''' || OKFOL-20<br /> |-<br /> |'''Explosive mass'''<br /> |0.4g<br /> |-<br /> |'''TNT Equivalent'''<br /> |530g<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> This missile can sometimes feel lackluster in the damage department, while it will score a kill most of the times, on not-so rare occasions it will just critically damage the target due to its rather low explosive mass (530g).<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> The missile is identical in many points to the American [[AIM-92 Stinger]]. Its top speed is slower, and it only has a slightly shorter guidance time and a slightly lighter explosive mass.<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> The Igla can catch unsuspecting players off guard, if launched from a helicopter's helipad it has the capability to successfully engage aircraft beyond 5 kilometers if they are unaware of the threat. Its considerable range can pose a persistent threat even to vigilant players who are aware of its launch. Evading an Igla fired at relatively close range requires active maneuvering, which can result in a significant loss of speed, leaving the aircraft vulnerable to attacks from friendly planes or Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft (SPAA) units. Alternatively, if spotted early, it may be possible to outdistance the missile once its burner has been ran out by leaving the area at Mach 1.0+.<br /> <br /> Players should remain cautious of slow or stalling aircraft while operating with a vehicle with the Igla missile, particularly in proximity to the battlefield. Launching the missile at such aircraft leaves them insufficient time to evade, as they lack the necessary airspeed to maneuver effectively.<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Average max overload of 10G<br /> * Very good all-aspect lock range (6km)<br /> * Challenging to counter with flares <br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Slowest speed of all MANPADS-type missiles although this can be an advantage<br /> * Caged seeker<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> The SA-18 Grouse, equipped with the 9M39 missile, was incorporated into the Soviet Army in 1983. Following suit, the 9K38 Igla, featuring the same 9M39 missile, achieved full operational status within the Soviet Army during the same year. Key enhancements compared to the Igla-1 encompassed significantly bolstered resistance to flares and jamming, a more refined seeker system, widened engagement capability to cover fighters approaching head-on (all-aspect capability) under favorable conditions, a slightly extended range, and an upgraded rocket with heightened impulse and velocity, albeit with a comparable time of flight to maximum range.<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Missiles}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=9M39_Igla&diff=183229 2024-03-14T15:44:10Z

<p>U47376697: Added ZSU-23-4M4</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:WeaponImage 9M39 Igla.png|thumb|left|420px|The 9M39 Igla missile with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> The '''9M39 Igla''' is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update 1.91 &quot;Night Vision&quot;]].<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_50}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_8amtsh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}}<br /> <br /> * [[ZSU-23-4M4]]<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Missile characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 10 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Guidance''' || IR<br /> |-<br /> | '''Aspect''' || All-aspects<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 6 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''ECCM''' || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | '''Launch range''' || 5 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum overload''' || 10 G<br /> |-<br /> | '''Missile guidance time''' || 14 secs<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass''' || 530 g TNTe<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> The missile is identical in many points to the American [[AIM-92 Stinger]]. Its top speed is slower, and it only has a slightly shorter guidance time and a slightly lighter explosive mass.<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Average max overload of 10G<br /> * Decent explosive mass compared to other MANPADS-type missiles<br /> * All-aspect<br /> * Flare resistant <br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Lowest lock-on range of all missiles of its class<br /> * Slowest speed of all MANPADS-type missiles although this can be an advantage<br /> * Caged seeker<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Missiles}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=9M39_Igla&diff=183228 2024-03-14T15:41:54Z

<p>U47376697: Added History, Usage in battles, adjusted Pros/Cons, adjusted missile characteristics table</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:WeaponImage 9M39 Igla.png|thumb|left|420px|The 9M39 Igla missile with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> The '''9M39 Igla''' is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update 1.91 &quot;Night Vision&quot;]].<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_50}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_8amtsh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Missile characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 10.6 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Guidance''' || IR<br /> |-<br /> | '''Aspect''' || All-aspects<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 11.00 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6.00 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''IRCCM''' || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | '''Launch range''' || 5.20 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum overload''' || 10.2 G<br /> |-<br /> | '''Missile guidance time''' || 14 secs<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type''' || OKFOL-20<br /> |-<br /> |'''Explosive mass'''<br /> |0.4g<br /> |-<br /> |'''TNT Equivalent'''<br /> |530g<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> This missile can sometimes feel lackluster in the damage department, while it will score a kill most of the times, on not-so rare occasions it will just critically damage the target due to its rather low explosive mass (530g).<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> The missile is identical in many points to the American [[AIM-92 Stinger]]. Its top speed is slower, and it only has a slightly shorter guidance time and a slightly lighter explosive mass.<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> The Igla can catch unsuspecting players off guard, if launched from a helicopter's helipad it has the capability to successfully engage aircraft beyond 5 kilometers if they are unaware of the threat. Its considerable range can pose a persistent threat even to vigilant players who are aware of its launch. Evading an Igla fired at relatively close range requires active maneuvering, which can result in a significant loss of speed, leaving the aircraft vulnerable to attacks from friendly planes or Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft (SPAA) units. Alternatively, if spotted early, it may be possible to outdistance the missile once its burner has been ran out by leaving the area at Mach 1.0+.<br /> <br /> Players should remain cautious of slow or stalling aircraft while operating with a vehicle with the Igla missile, particularly in proximity to the battlefield. Launching the missile at such aircraft leaves them insufficient time to evade, as they lack the necessary airspeed to maneuver effectively.<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Average max overload of 10G<br /> * Very good all-aspect lock range (6km)<br /> * Challenging to counter with flares <br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Slowest speed of all MANPADS-type missiles although this can be an advantage<br /> * Caged seeker<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> The SA-18 Grouse, equipped with the 9M39 missile, was incorporated into the Soviet Army in 1983. Following suit, the 9K38 Igla, featuring the same 9M39 missile, achieved full operational status within the Soviet Army during the same year. Key enhancements compared to the Igla-1 encompassed significantly bolstered resistance to flares and jamming, a more refined seeker system, widened engagement capability to cover fighters approaching head-on (all-aspect capability) under favorable conditions, a slightly extended range, and an upgraded rocket with heightened impulse and velocity, albeit with a comparable time of flight to maximum range.<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Missiles}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=9M39_Igla&diff=183227 2024-03-14T15:34:34Z

<p>U47376697: Added media</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:WeaponImage 9M39 Igla.png|thumb|left|420px|The 9M39 Igla missile with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> The '''9M39 Igla''' is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update 1.91 &quot;Night Vision&quot;]].<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_50}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_8amtsh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Missile characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 10 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Guidance''' || IR<br /> |-<br /> | '''Aspect''' || All-aspects<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 6 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''ECCM''' || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | '''Launch range''' || 5 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum overload''' || 10 G<br /> |-<br /> | '''Missile guidance time''' || 14 secs<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass''' || 530 g TNTe<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> The missile is identical in many points to the American [[AIM-92 Stinger]]. Its top speed is slower, and it only has a slightly shorter guidance time and a slightly lighter explosive mass.<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Average max overload of 10G<br /> * Decent explosive mass compared to other MANPADS-type missiles<br /> * All-aspect<br /> * Flare resistant <br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Lowest lock-on range of all missiles of its class<br /> * Slowest speed of all MANPADS-type missiles although this can be an advantage<br /> * Caged seeker<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> [[File:Iglas hardpoints.png|thumb|9M39 Iglas hardpoints found on the russian Mi-28N]]<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Missiles}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=File:Iglas_hardpoints.png&diff=183226 2024-03-14T15:32:59Z

<p>U47376697: </p> <hr /> <div>9M39 Iglas hardpoints found on the Mi-28N</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=9M39_Igla&diff=183223 2024-03-14T14:58:58Z

<p>U47376697: Added/Fixed missing missile characteristics on the missile table.</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:WeaponImage 9M39 Igla.png|thumb|left|420px|The 9M39 Igla missile with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> The '''9M39 Igla''' is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update 1.91 &quot;Night Vision&quot;]].<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[ZSU-23-4M4]]<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_50}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_8amtsh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Missile characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 10.6 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Guidance''' || IR<br /> |-<br /> | '''Aspect''' || All-aspects<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 11.00 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6.00 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''IRCCM''' || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | '''Launch range''' || 5.20 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum overload''' || 10.2 G<br /> |-<br /> | '''Missile guidance time''' || 14.0s<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type''' || OKFOL-20<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass''' || 0.4 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT Equivalent''' || 530 g<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> This missile can sometimes feel lackluster in the damage department, while it will score a kill most of the times, on not-so rare occasions it will just critically damage the target due to its rather low explosive mass (530g).<br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> The missile is identical in many points to the American [[AIM-92 Stinger]]. Its top speed is slower, and it only has a slightly shorter guidance time and a slightly lighter explosive mass.<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> The Igla can catch unsuspecting players off guard, if launched from a helicopter's helipad it has the capability to successfully engage aircraft beyond 5 kilometers if they are unaware of the threat. Its considerable range can pose a persistent threat even to vigilant players who are aware of its launch. Evading an Igla fired at relatively close range requires active maneuvering, which can result in a significant loss of speed, leaving the aircraft vulnerable to attacks from friendly planes or Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft (SPAA) units. Alternatively, if spotted early, it may be possible to outdistance the missile once its burner has been ran out by leaving the area at Mach 1.0+.<br /> Players should remain cautious of slow or stalling aircraft while operating with a vehicle with the Igla missile, particularly in proximity to the battlefield. Launching the missile at such aircraft leaves them insufficient time to evade, as they lack the necessary airspeed to maneuver effectively.<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Average max overload of 10G<br /> * Very good all-aspect lock range (6km)<br /> * Challenging to counter with flares<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Slowest speed of all MANPADS-type missiles although this could be considered an advantage<br /> * Caged seeker<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> The SA-18 Grouse, equipped with the 9M39 missile, was incorporated into the Soviet Army in 1983. Following suit, the 9K38 Igla, featuring the same 9M39 missile, achieved full operational status within the Soviet Army during the same year. Key enhancements compared to the Igla-1 encompassed significantly bolstered resistance to flares and jamming, a more refined seeker system, widened engagement capability to cover fighters approaching head-on (all-aspect capability) under favorable conditions, a slightly extended range, and an upgraded rocket with heightened impulse and velocity, albeit with a comparable time of flight to maximum range.<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Missiles}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=9M39_Igla&diff=183208 2024-03-14T14:14:20Z

<p>U47376697: Added ZSU-23-4M4</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:WeaponImage 9M39 Igla.png|thumb|left|420px|The 9M39 Igla missile with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> The '''9M39 Igla''' is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update 1.91 &quot;Night Vision&quot;]].<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[ZSU-23-4M4]]<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_50}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_8amtsh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Missile characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 10 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Guidance''' || IR<br /> |-<br /> | '''Aspect''' || All-aspects<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 6 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''ECCM''' || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | '''Launch range''' || 5 km<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M<br /> |-<br /> | '''Maximum overload''' || 10 G<br /> |-<br /> | '''Missile guidance time''' || 14 secs<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass''' || 530 g TNTe<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> The missile is identical in many points to the American [[AIM-92 Stinger]]. Its top speed is slower, and it only has a slightly shorter guidance time and a slightly lighter explosive mass.<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Average max overload of 10G<br /> * Decent explosive mass compared to other MANPADS-type missiles<br /> * All-aspect<br /> * Flare resistant <br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Lowest lock-on range of all missiles of its class<br /> * Slowest speed of all MANPADS-type missiles although this can be an advantage<br /> * Caged seeker<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Missiles}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-5000_(5,000_kg)&diff=129765 2022-05-31T22:45:42Z

<p>U47376697: /* Comparison with analogues */ Added the german 2500kg as the nearest counterpart to the FAB 5000</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:5,000 kg FAB-5000 bomb}}<br /> == Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:FAB 5000.png|left|thumb|420px|Side view of a '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb.]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> The FAB-5000 is a Soviet high explosive (HE) bomb. It was the largest bomb of the Soviet arsenal during WW2.<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|pe-8_m82}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 5,080 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 3,361 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TGA-16<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 5,041.5 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 350 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Destruction radius'''<br /> | 105 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 370 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --&gt;<br /> With a huge destruction radius of 105 m, nothing that stands near the FAB-5000 is likely to survive. Simply aiming the bomb near a capture zone will guarantee destruction of anything inside of it (this also applies to teammates so be careful!). The fragment dispersion is very effective even past 200 m thanks to almost 2 tons of steel surrounding the TGA-16 explosive filler, more than enough to kill lightly armoured vehicles such as SPGs and SPAA or at least damaging crew. It is important to set a fuse of at least a couple of seconds or to bomb from high altitudes as any planes near the bomb are likely to take critical damage.<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> No other bomb in-game compares to the destructive power of the FAB-5000. The nearest counterpart is the Soviet [[FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)|FAB-3000M-46]] used by the Tu-4, Tu-14 and IL-28, and the German [[SC2500 (2,500 kg)]] found on the He 111 H-16.<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' --&gt;<br /> The FAB-5000 is commonly used for destroying airfields in Air battles, however this requires other bombers in the team to take out bases first. Since the Pe-8 can only carry a single bomb it would be a waste to just use it on a single base.<br /> <br /> The FAB-5000 shows its strength best in Ground battles where it is commonly referred to as the &quot;Nuke&quot; due to its large explosive mass. The Pe-8 is easy to shoot down when at low altitude as it is a heavy strategic bomber, and it's safer to bomb from high altitudes where the Pe-8 is far enough away to not be damaged by the bomb's splash damage, even without a fuse. The easiest targets to aim for are capture points as these are the most important areas for tanks to be inside, unfortunately for the tanks by being near the capture point they are very visible from above. Once there are multiple tanks inside of the capture point, the FAB-5000 is the perfect weapon for taking them all out in a single strike as the explosive mass is enough to kill everything inside of it. Meanwhile, the Pe-8 can stay at high altitudes where it is safe from enemy fighters.<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Massive explosive mass means precision is not needed<br /> * 105 m lethal radius<br /> * Fragment dispersion radius is large enough to kill un-armoured targets from way beyond the lethal range for armoured targets<br /> * Even the fastest vehicles don't have time to get away from the explosion once the bomb lands<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Due to the bomb being so heavy the Pe-8 carrying it is unable to accelerate to high speeds or climb very high<br /> * The Pe-8 is vulnerable to SPAA<br /> * Low altitude bombing is almost impossible due to the explosion being enough to kill the Pe-8 if it is too close.<br /> * Due to being restricted to high altitude bombing enemies have to stay in the same place for a long time<br /> * The FAB-5000 can be shot down by planes and tanks leading to the bomb to explode mid-air<br /> * Without proper communication, teammates are at high risk of being killed by the bomb<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Historically the FAB-5000 was developed to target infrastructure like bridges and factories.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!--''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''--&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[SC1800B (1,800 kg)]]<br /> * [[FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)]]<br /> * [[H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II (4,000 lb)]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> &lt;!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''--&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[wikipedia:FAB-5000|[Wikipedia] FAB-5000]]<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-1500M-46_(1,500_kg)&diff=129763 2022-05-31T22:40:37Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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:FAB 1500M.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> <br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|be_6}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28sh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28_german}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28_china}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu_4}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu_4_china}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu_14t}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|yak-28b}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 508<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 325 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 124 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 14 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 156 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-1000M-44_(1,000_kg)&diff=129761 2022-05-31T22:39:34Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu-1}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 890 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 396.48 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Amatol and TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 396.48 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 134 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 16 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 168 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-1000_(1,000_kg)&diff=129760 2022-05-31T22:38:29Z

<p>U47376697: Modified bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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:FAB 1000.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> <br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|DB-3}}{{Specs-Link|db_3a_china|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|db_3b|short}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-4}}{{Specs-Link|il-4|short}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-8}}{{Specs-Link|pe-8_m82|short}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-2}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_china|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_late|short}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-4}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4_china|short}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-14}}{{Specs-Link|tu_14t|short}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yer-2}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_early|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_late|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_mv3|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_tat|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_lu2b|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_tat|short}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 1080 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 485 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 148 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 18 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 196 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<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 /> <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 /> ''Describe 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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=KAB-500L_(500_kg)&diff=129759 2022-05-31T22:36:38Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_27k}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 560 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 195 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TGAF-5<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 312 kg<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=KAB-500Kr_(500_kg)&diff=129757 2022-05-31T22:35:15Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> [[File:WeaponImage {{PAGENAME}}.png|thumb|left|420px|The KAB-500 guided bomb (scale is approximate)]]<br /> {{Break}}<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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_27k}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_27m}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 520 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 100 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TGAF-5<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 160 kg<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> The KAB-500 only has about half the TNT equivalent mass (160 kg TNTeq) of the unguided FAB-500 (340 kg TNTeq).<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Can be dropped from further away than conventional bombs<br /> * No need for a direct dive on the target<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Can get unstable while flying when dropped too short<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-500M-62_(500_kg)&diff=129756 2022-05-31T22:33:34Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis_sau}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23m}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23mf_germany}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23mla}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_27k}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_27m}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su_22m3}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su_22um3k}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 508 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 213 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TGAF-5<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 340 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 126 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 14 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 155 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-500M-54_(500_kg)&diff=129755 2022-05-31T22:32:28Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:FAB 500M.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Russian high-explosive high-drag 500 kg bomb not meant to penetrate objects, buildings or vehicles before exploding and is mountable on the [[Mi-24 (Family)|Mi-24]] series Russian helicopters.<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_ish}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_f13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_pfm}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|j_7_mk2}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su-7b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-7bkl}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-7bmk}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|yak-38}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|ka_50}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|mi_24a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german_hfs80}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24v}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''[[File:FAB-500M-54_threequarter_view.jpg|420px|thumb|Three-quarter view of a '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb.]]<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 478 kg <br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 201 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 109 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 11 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 134 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-500M-46_(500_kg)&diff=129753 2022-05-31T22:31:14Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|be_6}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28_china}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28_german}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28sh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su-9}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su-11}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu_14t}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|yak-28b}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 508 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 325 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 124 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 14 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 156 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-500M-44_(500_kg)&diff=129752 2022-05-31T22:30:19Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu-1}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 477 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 222.15 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Amatol and TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 222.15 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 111 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 11 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 135 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-500sv_(500_kg)&diff=129751 2022-05-31T22:29:06Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:FAB 500.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> The '''500 kg FAB-500sv''' is a Soviet air-dropped bomb.<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e_ussr}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_ussr}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su-8}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tis_ma}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Ar-2}}{{Specs-Link|ar_2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-25}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_vvs_ussr}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|DB-3}}{{Specs-Link|db_3a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|db_3b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-4}}{{Specs-Link|il-4}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-2}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-31}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-83}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-110}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-205}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-359}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-8}}{{Specs-Link|pe-8_m82}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB 2}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_100}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_105}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TB-3}}{{Specs-Link|tb_3_m17_32}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-2}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-4}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yer-2}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_tat}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_lu2b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_tat}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24a}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> The FAB-500sv is a general purpose high-explosive bomb with a total weight of 508 kg.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 508 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 325 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 124 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 14 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 156 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 /> <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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=OFAB-250sv_(250_kg)&diff=129750 2022-05-31T22:27:39Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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:OFAB 250.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-15}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_ish}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-17}}{{Specs-Link|mig-17}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-17_cuba}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-17_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-17_f5}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-19}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19pt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19j_6a}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_f13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_pfm}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-27}}{{Specs-Link|mig_27k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_27m}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-7}}{{Specs-Link|su-7b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-7bkl}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-7bmk}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-17}}{{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-22}}{{Specs-Link|su_22m3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22um3k}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yak-38}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|ka_50}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ka_52}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|mi_24a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german_hfs80}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24v}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 478 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 201 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 109 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 11 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 134 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-250M-62_(250_kg)&diff=129749 2022-05-31T22:26:18Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis_sau}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23m}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23mf_germany}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_23mla}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_27k}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig_27m}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 227 kg <br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 100 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TGAF-5<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 160 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 104 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 10 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 125 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-250M-46_(250_kg)&diff=129748 2022-05-31T22:24:13Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15_ns23}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_german}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|su-9}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-11}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|be_6}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|il_28}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_28sh}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_28_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_28_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|tu_14t}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yak-28b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|mi_4av}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 252 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 122.25 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 100 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 8 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 120 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-250M-44_(250_kg)&diff=129747 2022-05-31T22:23:04Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu-1}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 250 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 122.4 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Amatol and TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 122.4 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 100 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 8 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 119 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-250sv_(250_kg)&diff=129746 2022-05-31T22:21:47Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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:FAB 250.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|I-185}}{{Specs-Link|i_185_m71_standard}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|i_185_m82}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-39}}{{Specs-Link|p-39k_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39q_15}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-40}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e_ussr}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-47}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_ussr}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-63}}{{Specs-Link|p-63a-5_ussr}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63a-10_ussr}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63c-5_ussr}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-2}}{{Specs-Link|il_2_1941}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-2i}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_2_m82}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-2m_mstitel}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_2m_1943}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-2m}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-10}}{{Specs-Link|il-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-10_1946}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-10_1946_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-3}}{{Specs-Link|pe-3_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-3_bis}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-2}}{{Specs-Link|bb-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-2_m82}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-2_mv5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-2_tss1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-6}}{{Specs-Link|su-6_am42}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-6_m71}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-8}}{{Specs-Link|su-8}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TIS MA}}{{Specs-Link|tis_ma}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Ar-2}}{{Specs-Link|ar_2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-25}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_vvs_ussr}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|DB-3}}{{Specs-Link|db_3a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|db_3b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-4}}{{Specs-Link|il-4}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MBR-2}}{{Specs-Link|mbr-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-2}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-31}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-83}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-110}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-205}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-359}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-8}}{{Specs-Link|pe-8_m82}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB 2}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_100}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_105}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TB-3}}{{Specs-Link|tb_3_m17_32}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-2}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-4}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yer-2}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_tat}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_lu2b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_tat}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 252 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 122.5 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 100 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 8 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 120 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 /> <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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=OFAB-100_(100_kg)&diff=129745 2022-05-31T22:20:30Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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:OFAB 100.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-15}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_ish}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-19}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19pt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19j_6a}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis_sau}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-23}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23m}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mf_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mla}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MiG-27}}{{Specs-Link|mig_27k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_27m}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22m3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22um3k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|yak-28b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 114 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 38 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 89 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 4 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 96 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-100M-43_(100_kg)&diff=129744 2022-05-31T22:19:14Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28_china}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28_german}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_28sh}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_china}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-15_ns23}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-15}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_german}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|tu_14t}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 103 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 36.02<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 87 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 4 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 92 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=FAB-100sv_(100_kg)&diff=129743 2022-05-31T22:18:06Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristics table</p> <hr /> <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:FAB 100.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> <br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|I-16}}{{Specs-Link|i-16_type17_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|i-16_type18}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|i-16_type24}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|i-16_type27}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|i-16_type28}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|I-180}}{{Specs-Link|i_180}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|I-185}}{{Specs-Link|i_185_m71_standard}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|i_185_m82}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|ITP}}{{Specs-Link|itp_m1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|LaGG-3}}{{Specs-Link|lagg-3-11}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|lagg-3-23}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|lagg-3-35}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|lagg-3-66}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|La-7}}{{Specs-Link|la-7}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|la-7_dolgushin}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|la-7b-20}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-40}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e_ussr}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yak-1}}{{Specs-Link|yak-1_early}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yak-9}}{{Specs-Link|yak-9b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-2}}{{Specs-Link|il_2_1941}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-2i}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_2_m82}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_2_37_1943}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-2m_mstitel}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il_2m_1943}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-2m}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-10}}{{Specs-Link|il-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-10_1946}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|il-10_1946_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-3}}{{Specs-Link|pe-3_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-3_bis}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-2}}{{Specs-Link|bb-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-2_m82}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-2_mv5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-2_tss1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-6}}{{Specs-Link|su_6_single}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-6_am42}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-6_m71}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Su-8}}{{Specs-Link|su-8}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tandem MAI}}{{Specs-Link|tandem_mai}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TIS MA}}{{Specs-Link|tis_ma}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yak-2}}{{Specs-Link|yak_2_kabb}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Ar-2}}{{Specs-Link|ar_2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-25}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_vvs_ussr}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|DB-3}}{{Specs-Link|db_3a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|db_3b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|IL-4}}{{Specs-Link|il-4}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|KOR-1}}{{Specs-Link|kor_1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MBR-2}}{{Specs-Link|mbr-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-2}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-31}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-83}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-110}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-205}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pe-2-359}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Pe-8}}{{Specs-Link|pe-8_m82}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Po-2}}{{Specs-Link|po-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB-2M}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_100}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_103u_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb_2m_105}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TB-3}}{{Specs-Link|tb_3_m17_32}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Tu-2}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu-2_postwar_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|T-4}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tu_4_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yak-4}}{{Specs-Link|yak-4}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Yer-2}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_ach30b_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_mv3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105_tat}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_lu2b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|er-2_m105r_tat}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|mi_4av}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 103 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 36.02 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 87 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 4 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 92 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 /> <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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=AO-25M-1_(25_kg)&diff=129742 2022-05-31T22:16:01Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristics table</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:AO 25M 25kg.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> The '''25 kg AO-25M-1''' is a Soviet air-dropped bomb.<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_2_1941}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il-2i}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_2_m82}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il-2m}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il-2m_mstitel}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|il_2m_1943}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su_6_single}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su-6_am42}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|su-6_m71}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 25 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 3.7 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 37 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 29 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> With and explosive mass of only 3.7 kg with a maximum penetration of 37 mm, making it almost unfit against medium and heavy tanks, unless dropped accurately upon the tank or in cluster. Its low explosive mass and penetration means it is best used for bombing light targets like SPAAs and light tanks.<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''<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 /> &lt;!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' --&gt;<br /> It can be used against SPAAs, artillery positions, MG nests, or armoured cars. Its low explosive mass and penetration make it useless against most armoured targets and 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 /> * Very light and available to carry in relatively large quantities<br /> * Good for destroying light targets like SPAAs<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * It has a tiny explosive filler, meaning it is useless for bombing enemy bases<br /> * It has a maximum penetration of 37 mm, making it near useless against medium and heavy tanks<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SC1000L2_(1,000_kg)&diff=129741 2022-05-31T22:12:40Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb}}<br /> == 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:SC1000L2.jpg|left|400px|thumb]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190f-8}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{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 /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<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-6}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|he-111h-16_winter}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|He 177}}{{Specs-Link|he-177a-5}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Ju 87}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87d-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-87r-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Ju 88}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-188a-2}}{{-}}{{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 /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 1,000 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 600 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Fp.60/40<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 600 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 175 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 20 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 207 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> You can use this SC1000L2 for destroying 1 strategic base or a group of enemy ground vehicles. A 4 second delay for piston engine bombers (2 seconds for jet bombers (Arado Ar 234 C-3/B-2)) is advised to allow enough time to get out of splash damage range.<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 /> <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 /> * One SC1000L2 bomb can destroy a strategic base<br /> * The important destruction radius allows for less accuracy (very high altitude drop).<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * The heavy bomb affects negatively the flight performance (manoeuvrability, climb rate, turn radius, etc.), especially on single-engine fighters.<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SC500K_(500_kg)&diff=129740 2022-05-31T22:12:03Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:500 kg SC500K bomb}}<br /> == 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:SC500K.jpg|left|400px|thumb]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190a-5_u2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-9}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-12}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190d-13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fw-190f-8}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}<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|Me 410}}{{Specs-Link|me-410a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|me-410b-1}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|me-262a-1a_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|me-262a-2a}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<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 177}}{{Specs-Link|he-177a-5}}<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}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Ju 88}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-4}}<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 /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 500 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 260 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Fp.60/40<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 260 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 116 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Destruction radius'''<br /> | 12 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 143 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> &lt;!--Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)--&gt;<br /> On maps where you can destroy airfields, 3 bombs will be enough for 1 base.<br /> <br /> On maps with respawning bases, 6 bombs will be enough for 1 base.<br /> <br /> Also good for killing tanks in tanks battle.<br /> <br /> Note: the amount of bombs given above is for Realistic gamemode.<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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SC250JA_(250_kg)&diff=129739 2022-05-31T22:11:19Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:250 kg SC250JA bomb}}<br /> == Description ==<br /> &lt;!--''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.''--&gt;<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 Cylindrisch'' (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 /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<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}}<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 /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|bf-109z}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|do_17z_7}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|me-262a-2a}}<br /> <br /> {{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 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}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Ju 88}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ju-88a-4}}<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 /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 250 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 125 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Fp.60/40<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 125 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 101 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Destruction radius'''<br /> | 8 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 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 /> <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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 /> &lt;!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''--&gt;<br /> <br /> * [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/TM/pdfs/TM9-1985-2-German.pdf [ibiblio&lt;nowiki&gt;.org]&lt;/nowiki&gt; TM 9-1985 German Explosive Ordnance (Bombs, Fuzes, Rockets, Land Mines, Grenades and Igniters (PDF)]<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M118_(3,000_lb)&diff=129738 2022-05-31T22:09:45Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristics table</p> <hr /> <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:M118 3000lb.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|f-105d}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 1360,7 kg (3000 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 898.8 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Tritonal<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 1060.58<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 245 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 28 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 237 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 /> <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 /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Huge damage vs bases<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Extremely heavy, makes manoeuvring a challenge<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=LDGP_Mk_84_(2,000_lb)&diff=129737 2022-05-31T22:07:30Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb}}<br /> == 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:LDGP Mk 84.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F3H}}{{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-4}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-5}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-8}}{{Specs-Link|f-8e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-104}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s_asa}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Nesher}}{{Specs-Link|nesher}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|kfir_c7}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-4}}{{Specs-Link|a_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_late_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4h}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4n}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-7}}{{Specs-Link|a_7d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_7e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-10}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-84}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_israel_iaf}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-105}}{{Specs-Link|f-105d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|FJ-4}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b_agm_12b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 907.1 kg (2000 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 428.6 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Comp. H6<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 578.61 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 170 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 20 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 205 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 /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:LDGP Bombs.png|left|thumb|Comparison to other LDGP (low drag general purpose) bombs]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Largest of the Mk.80 series of bombs, capable of destroying vehicles within 21 metres of its detonation<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Weight of the bomb can significantly debilitate aircraft performance<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=AN-M66A2_(2,000_lb)&diff=129736 2022-05-31T22:05:43Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb}}<br /> == 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:AN-M66A2.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f-82e}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|a2d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_4_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_4na_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|am_1_mauler}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-6_au-1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|f3d_1}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c-45-dt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_10b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17e_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_18a}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|b_24d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_26b_c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_26c_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-29}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_france}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 996.0 kg (2196 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 535.6 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Tritonal<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 632.01 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 183 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 21 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 209 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign in Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, the 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, for which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilising fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilising fin structure, potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct threat to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time-delayed arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilising fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete, requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardised their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardisation of bombs in 1941, the standardisation process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general-purpose (G.P.) or general-purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of &quot;demolition bomb&quot; would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event that they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four-bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimise collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=AN-Mk_1_(1,600_lb)&diff=129735 2022-05-31T22:03:48Z

<p>U47376697: Added bomb characteristic table</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:AN-Mk 1 1600lb.png|left|thumb|420x420px]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> The '''1,600 lb AN-Mk 1''' is an American armour-piercing bomb.<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|f4u-6_au-1}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|btd-1}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 721,2 kg (1590 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 97.5 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Explosive D<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 95.55 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 97 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 6 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 100 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> The '''AN-Mk 1''' bomb was in United States service during World War II, seeing use sometime prior to 1944. Used between the United States Army and Navy (hence the '''AN''' designation), its purpose is to penetrate the horizontal armour of enemy naval ships and detonate below deck. To permit the bomb to penetrate, the bomb wall is comparatively thick to general-purpose bomb, and results in a smaller explosive cavity.&lt;ref name=&quot;WarDptTM91904&quot;&gt;War Department 1944, 614-619&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> [[File:AN-MK1_Exploded_Diagram.png|x350px|right|thumb|none|A cutaway view diagram of the AN-Mk 1 bomb.]]<br /> <br /> The bomb's design is cylindrical with a pointed nose, the tail is tapered and a box-type fin assembly is utilized. The bomb diameter is 14 inches (~35.6 cm) and the length 83.5 inches (~212 cm). The total weight of the bomb is 1,590 lbs, with an internal explosive capacity of 209 lbs of explosive D.&lt;ref name=&quot;Gervasi&quot;&gt;Gervasi 1984, 246&lt;/ref&gt; The bomb used the following components: Mk 1 (or AN-M6A2) arming-wire assembly, Mk 1 arming bracket, Mk 1 Mod 0 auxiliary booster, and the AN-Mk 228 tail fuse with a 0.08 second delay. The bomb comes painted in olive drab, with identifying nomenclature and other data painted on the bomb body &lt;ref name=&quot;ChiefOP2216&quot;&gt;Chief 1960, 4-6 - 4-9&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;USNBD&quot;&gt;US Navy 1945, 73&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Three modifications of the AN-Mk 1 regarding the method of attachment of suspension accessories are noted under the following designations:&lt;ref name=&quot;WarDptTM91904&quot;/&gt;<br /> * ''Mark I'': Has two suspension bands and one hoisting band, with a locating stud on the inside of each band to engage a recess in the bomb body.<br /> * ''Mark I'' (or early lot ''AN-Mk 1''): Has same number of bands, but are connected by shallow grooves machined in the bomb body, with the grooves spaced out for 14-inch racks and 30-inch racks.<br /> * ''AN-Mk 1'': Changed design with bands changed into lugs and bolts intended to attach to blind holes built into the bomb body.<br /> <br /> Although different Mod numbers are identified for the AN-Mk 1 (Mod 1, 2, 3), there are no physical or component differences in the bomb design as the Mods only identify the manufacturers.&lt;ref name=&quot;ChiefOP2216&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> The bomb was made obsolete sometime prior to 1960.&lt;ref name=&quot;ChiefOP2216&quot;/&gt;<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 /> &lt;!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.'' --&gt;<br /> * [https://bulletpicker.com/bomb_-1600-lb-ap_-an-mk-1.html [Bulletpicke&lt;nowiki&gt;r]&lt;/nowiki&gt; US Bomb, 1600 lb AP, AN-Mk 1 Mod 1, 2, 3] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211126012126/https://bulletpicker.com/bomb_-1600-lb-ap_-an-mk-1.html Archive])<br /> <br /> ===References===<br /> ;Citations:<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> ;Bibliography:<br /> * Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons. 1960. ''NAVWEPS OP 2216 (Volume 1): Aircraft Bombs, Fuzes and Associated Components''. Washington DC: U.S. Government Publishing Office.<br /> * Gervasi, Tom. 1984. ''America's War Machine: The Pursuit of Global Dominance: Arsenal of Democracy III''. New York: Grove Press, Inc.<br /> * US Navy Bomb Disposal. 1945 ''United States Bombs and Fuzes Pyrotechnics''. Washington DC: U.S. Government Publishing Office.<br /> * War Department. 1944. ''TM 9-1904: Ammunition Inspection Guide''. New Jersey: Raritan Arsenal.<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=LDGP_Mk_83_(1,000_lb)&diff=129734 2022-05-31T22:00:56Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bomb}}<br /> == 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:LDGP Mk 83.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F3H}}{{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F9F}}{{Specs-Link|f9f-8}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F11F}}{{Specs-Link|f11f_1_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-4}}{{Specs-Link|f-4c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4j}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-5}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-8}}{{Specs-Link|f-8e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-100}}{{Specs-Link|f-100d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-104}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s_asa}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|G.91}}{{Specs-Link|fiat_g91_ys}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Nesher}}{{Specs-Link|nesher}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|kfir_c7}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-4}}{{Specs-Link|a_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_late_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4n}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-7}}{{Specs-Link|a_7d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_7e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AV-8}}{{Specs-Link|av_8a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|av_8c}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Etendard}}{{Specs-Link|etndard_4m}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-84}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_israel_iaf}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-105}}{{Specs-Link|f-105d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|FJ-4}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b_agm_12b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SAAB-105}}{{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 453.5 kg (1000 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 201.8 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Comp. H6<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 272.43 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 117 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 13 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 145 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 /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:LDGP Bombs.png|left|thumb|Comparison to other LDGP (low drag general purpose) Bombs]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign of Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and the 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, of which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilizing fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilizing fin structure potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time delaying arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilizing fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardized their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardization of bombs in 1941, the standardization process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general purpose (G.P.) or general purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of demolition bomb would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimize collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=AN-M65A1_Fin_M129_(1,000_lb)&diff=129733 2022-05-31T21:59:19Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bomb}}<br /> == Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:M65A1 Fin M129.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> The AN-M65A1 Fin M129 1,000 lb bomb is an aerial bomb developed for the United States Army Air Corps and United States Navy in 1939, just prior to WWII. It is a General Purpose bomb that is employed against pretty much any target that may be encountered, and, due to its weight, has a powerful blast, and is very effective against vehicles, infrastructure and ships. It was designed to have a somewhat thin shell and pack the highest possible amount of explosives (in this case, Amatol), and was used chiefly by heavy bombers such as the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator, although smaller aircraft such as the P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang and F4U Corsair could use it (but didn't as often).<br /> <br /> After the war this bomb was more widely used, being commonly fitted to ground attack aircraft and was favoured by the US Navy, which used them extensively in the Korean War in the F9F Panther and AD-4 Skyraider. As it was being used by smaller aircraft that carried it externally instead instead of packing them into an internal bomb bay, measures were taken to reduce their drag, and so the M129 Fin was developed and fitted to this weapon.<br /> <br /> This bomb is also notable for being involved in the 1967 USS Forrestal fire, in which one of these bombs was detonated in the deck of the USS Forrestal by flaming jet fuel, killing dozens of sailors and wounding many more (the whole incident would have a death toll of 134 sailors killed and 161 wounded).<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|so_8000_narval}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|CL-13}}{{Specs-Link|f-86_cl_13_mk4_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86_canadair_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86_cl_13b_mk6}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-86A}}{{Specs-Link|f-86a-5}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-86F}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-25}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-30_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-30_japan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-35}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-40_japan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-40_japan_blue_impulse}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-40_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-100}}{{Specs-Link|f-100a_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|M.D.452}}{{Specs-Link|md_452_mystere_2c_preproduction}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|M.D.454}}{{Specs-Link|md_454_mystere_4a}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|M.D.460}}{{Specs-Link|md_460}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-57}}{{Specs-Link|b-57}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-57b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|S.O.4050}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2a_israel_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2a_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 500.7 kg (1104 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 269.9 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Tritonal<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 318.48 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 123 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 14 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 155 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> This bomb weighs 1,000 pounds, roughly 454 kg. This is a bomb of considerable size, and as such, is also quite powerful. Approximately half of this weight is comprised by the Amatol filling (240.4 kg or 530 lb), making this a very capable bomb, and can be very effective against pretty much any target.<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --&gt;<br /> Being a General Purpose bomb, this weapon relies on Blast and Splash damage effects to harm and destroy its targets.<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> Similar weapons would be the German [[SC500K (500 kg)]] bomb (which is more powerful), the Soviet [[FAB-500 (500 kg)]] bomb (slightly weaker), the British [[M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)]] bomb (considerably more powerful) and the [[G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)]] bomb (slightly weaker), the Japanese [[Army Type 92 GPHE (500 kg)]] bomb (both Army and Navy bombs are slightly weaker than the AN-M65A1), the Italian [[GP 500 (500 kg)]] bomb (slightly weaker) and the French [[№.2 (500 kg)]] bomb (which is considerably more powerful).<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign of Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and the 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, of which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilizing fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilizing fin structure potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time delaying arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilizing fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardized their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardization of bombs in 1941, the standardization process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general purpose (G.P.) or general purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of demolition bomb would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimize collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M117_cone_45_(750_lb)&diff=129731 2022-05-31T21:13:05Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb}}<br /> {{About<br /> | about = American '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb<br /> | usage = other versions<br /> | link = M117 (Family)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> == 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:M117 cone 45.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-4}}{{Specs-Link|f-4c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4j}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-5}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-100}}{{Specs-Link|f-100a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-100d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-100d_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-104}}{{Specs-Link|f-104c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s_asa}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Nesher}}{{Specs-Link|nesher}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|kfir_c7}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-4}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_late_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4n}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-5}}{{Specs-Link|a_5c}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-7}}{{Specs-Link|a_7d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_7e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-105}}{{Specs-Link|f-105d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SAAB-105}}{{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2n}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 362.42 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 175.1 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Tritonal<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 206.62 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 110 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 11 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 134 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign of Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and the 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, of which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilizing fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilizing fin structure potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time delaying arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilizing fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardized their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardization of bombs in 1941, the standardization process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general purpose (G.P.) or general purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of demolition bomb would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimize collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=H.E._M32_(600_lb)&diff=129730 2022-05-31T21:12:23Z

<p>U47376697: </p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|b_26b_c}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|b_26c_france}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 281.6 kg (621 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 152.4 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 152.4 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 104 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 10 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 125 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> '''Cons:'''<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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> * ''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 /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=LDGP_Mk_82_(500_lb)&diff=129729 2022-05-31T21:09:28Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bomb}}<br /> == 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:LDGP Mk 82.png|left|thumb|Side view of the LDGP Mk 82]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F3H}}{{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F11F}}{{Specs-Link|f11f_1_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-1}}{{Specs-Link|t2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-4}}{{Specs-Link|f-4c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4e_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4ej}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4ej_kai}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4f_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4j}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-5}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-8}}{{Specs-Link|f-8e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-100}}{{Specs-Link|f-100d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-104}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s_asa}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|G.91}}{{Specs-Link|fiat_g91_ys}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|J-8B}}{{Specs-Link|j_8b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|MD.460}}{{Specs-Link|md_460_saar}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Mirage 5}}{{Specs-Link|nesher}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|kfir_c7}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-4}}{{Specs-Link|a_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_late_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4n}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-5}}{{Specs-Link|a_5c}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-7}}{{Specs-Link|a_7d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_7e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-10}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_late}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AV-8}}{{Specs-Link|av_8a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|av_8c}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-84}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_israel_iaf}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-105}}{{Specs-Link|f-105d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|FJ-4}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b_agm_12b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SAAB-105}}{{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 240.9 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 87.1 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Comp. H6<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 117.59 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 100 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 8 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 119 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 /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:LDGP Bombs.png|left|thumb|Comparison to other LDGP (low drag general purpose) Bombs]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign of Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and the 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, of which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilizing fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilizing fin structure potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time delaying arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilizing fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardized their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardization of bombs in 1941, the standardization process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general purpose (G.P.) or general purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of demolition bomb would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimize collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:Mk 82 bombs being armed Hahn AB 1978.jpg|left|thumb|Preparation of MK 82 bombs.[https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Mk_82_bombs_being_armed_Hahn_AB_1978.JPEG]]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=AN-M64A1_(500_lb)&diff=129728 2022-05-31T21:08:41Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */ Updated bomb characteristics</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb}}<br /> == Description ==<br /> &lt;!--''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.''--&gt;<br /> [[File:AN-M64A1.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> The '''500 lb AN-M64A1''' is an American-made bomb weighing in at 500 lbs (226kg) produced from WWII to the Korean War. This bomb is most commonly found in the arsenals of American and French aircraft. Other nations can find this weapon on their aircraft, but are rare and almost always found on US export aircraft.<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F2G}}{{Specs-Link|f2g-1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F4U}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-1a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|corsair_fmk2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4b_vmf_214}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-7}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F8F}}{{Specs-Link|f8f1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f8f1b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f8f1b_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Hawk}}{{Specs-Link|hawk_iii}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-39}}{{Specs-Link|p-39n}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39q_5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39q_25_france}}<br /> 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{{Navigation-Line|SB2U}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|v_156_b1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TBD-1}}{{Specs-Link|tbd-1_1938}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TBF-1}}{{Specs-Link|tbf-1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|avenger_mk1}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|b-57}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-57b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass''' || 242.6 kg (535 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass''' || 124.28 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type''' || Composition B<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent''' || 162.81 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration''' || 105 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius''' || 10 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 126 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign in Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, the 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, for which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilising fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilising fin structure, potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct threat to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time-delayed arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilising fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete, requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardised their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardisation of bombs in 1941, the standardisation process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general-purpose (G.P.) or general-purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of &quot;demolition bomb&quot; would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event that they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four-bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimise collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=H.E._M31_(300_lb)&diff=129727 2022-05-31T21:01:09Z

<p>U47376697: </p> <hr /> <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 /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * {{Specs-Link|b_26b_c}}<br /> * {{Specs-Link|b_26c_france}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 124,2 kg (274 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 62.14 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | TNT<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 62.14 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 93 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 5 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 106 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 /> <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 /> <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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.''<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=LDGP_Mk_81_(250_lb)&diff=129705 2022-05-30T19:53:59Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bomb}}<br /> == 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:LDGP Mk 81.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-4}}{{Specs-Link|f-4c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4j}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-5}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-5c}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Others}}{{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-8e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|md_460_saar}}<br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-4}}{{Specs-Link|a_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_late_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4n}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-7}}{{Specs-Link|a_7d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_7e}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AV-8}}{{Specs-Link|av_8a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|av_8c}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-84}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84f_israel_iaf}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|FJ-4}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b_agm_12b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 117.9 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 45.4 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Comp. H6<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 61.29 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 93 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 5 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 105 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 /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:LDGP Bombs.png|left|thumb|Comparison to other LDGP (low drag general purpose) Bombs]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''<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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign of Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and the 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, of which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilizing fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilizing fin structure potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time delaying arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilizing fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardized their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardization of bombs in 1941, the standardization process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general purpose (G.P.) or general purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of demolition bomb would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimize collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=AN-M57_(250_lb)&diff=129704 2022-05-30T19:52:34Z

<p>U47376697: /* General info */</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:250 lb AN-M57 bomb}}<br /> == 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:AN-M57.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{Break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F2G}}{{Specs-Link|f2g-1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F4U}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4b_vmf_214}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-7}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-51}}{{Specs-Link|p-51c-10-nt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-20-na_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51h-5_na}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Spitfire}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_ix_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_mk9c_4cannons}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_mk9c_iaf}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_ix}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_lf_mk9e_weisman}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_ix_plagis}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_ix_usa}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f2h-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fiat_g91_r3}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A2D}}{{Specs-Link|a2d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-26}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b_10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-36}}{{Specs-Link|p-51_a-36}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AM-1}}{{Specs-Link|am_1_mauler}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AU-1}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-6_au-1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-84}}{{Specs-Link|f-84b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PBJ-1}}{{Specs-Link|pbj_1h}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pbj_1j}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|V-11}}{{Specs-Link|v_11g}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|V-12}}{{Specs-Link|v_12d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|XA-38}}{{Specs-Link|xa_38}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-29}}{{Specs-Link|a_29_hudson}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|hudson_mk_v}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-35}}{{Specs-Link|a-35b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-10}}{{Specs-Link|b_10b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-18}}{{Specs-Link|b_18a}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-25}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_20}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-34}}{{Specs-Link|b_34}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PBM-1}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PV-2}}{{Specs-Link|pv_2d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB2C}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_5_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB2U}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|v_156_b1}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|b-57b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|so_4050_vautour_2b}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 113.3 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 58.5 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Amatol<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 58.5 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 92 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 5 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 105 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign in Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, the 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, for which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilising fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilising fin structure, potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct threat to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time-delayed arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilising fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete, requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardised their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardisation of bombs in 1941, the standardisation process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general purpose (G.P.) or general purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of &quot;demolition bomb&quot; would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event that they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimise collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

U47376697 https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=AN-M30A1_(100_lb)&diff=129702 2022-05-30T19:50:00Z

<p>U47376697: Slight changes to bomb characteristics</p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:AN-M30A1.png|left|thumb|420px|Side view of an '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb.]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American general-purpose high explosive (HE) bomb.<br /> <br /> The AN-M30A1 is an air-dropped bomb which utilises a combination of blast damage, penetration and fragmentation during its explosive effect. Typically the general-purpose bombs are used when targeting either enemy troops, vehicles and buildings.<br /> <br /> The AN-M30A1 utilises two types of fuses to detonate the bomb with the nose fuse which is the main fuse and the one in the tail as a backup.<br /> General-purpose bombs are aerodynamic in shape and have stabilising fins to enable accurate drop locations when sighted, targeted and released by a bombardier. The aerodynamic effect also benefits aircraft which carry the bombs on external payload pylons.<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F2A}}{{Specs-Link|f2a-3}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F3F}}{{Specs-Link|f3f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f3f-2_galer}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F4F}}{{Specs-Link|f4f-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4f-4}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F4U}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|Hawk}}{{Specs-Link|hawk_iii}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-26}}{{Specs-Link|p-26a_33}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-26a_34}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-26a_34_m2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-26b_35}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-40}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e_td}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-40f-5_france_ep}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-40f_10}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-51}}{{Specs-Link|p-51c-10-nt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51h-5_na}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f9f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f9f-5}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-26}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b_10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-36}}{{Specs-Link|p-51_a-36}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-84}}{{Specs-Link|f-84b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PBJ-1}}{{Specs-Link|pbj_1h}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pbj_1j}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|XA-38}}{{Specs-Link|xa_38}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-26}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c-45-dt}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-29}}{{Specs-Link|a_29_hudson}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|hudson_mk_v}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-18}}{{Specs-Link|b_18a}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-24}}{{Specs-Link|b_24d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-25}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_20}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-26}}{{Specs-Link|b_26b_c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_26c_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|OS2U}}{{Specs-Link|os2u_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|os2u_3}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PB4Y}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PBM}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_3}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PBY-5}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_raf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_ussr}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB2U}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-3}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SBD}}{{Specs-Link|sbd-3}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SOC}}{{Specs-Link|soc_1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|TBD}}{{Specs-Link|tbd-1_1938}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|V-156}}{{Specs-Link|v_156_b1}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> [[File:AN-M30A1_Explanation.jpg|350px|thumb|right|A top view of an '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb with identification of parts.]]<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 49.8 kg (110 lbs)<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 24.5 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Amatol<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 24.5 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 79 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 3 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 67 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> This bomb was manufactured in one of three ways, either cast or spun as one piece, cast as two pieces and welded or cast as three pieces and welded. The nose contained a threaded opening which is closed by the fuse-seat liner and the male plug at the tail is closed by an explosive adapter booster.<br /> <br /> The AN-M30A1 is outfitted with two suspension lugs which are directly welded to the bomb casing 14 inches apart. A single suspension lug is welded to the opposite side of the bomb at the centre of gravity which can be utilised to suspend from British aircraft.<br /> [[File:AN-M30A1_Explodedview.jpg|350px|thumb|right|An exploded view of '''{{PAGENAME}}''' as found in a military technical manual.]]<br /> This version of the AN-M30 bomb, the A1 version indicates that a modification which locks the base plate to the central filling via two steel pins, preventing the removal of the base plate once the bomb is filled with its explosive material. Once the adapter booster is inserted, a pin is inserted which prevents its withdrawal.<br /> <br /> The tail section of the AN-M30A1 bomb is a cast-steel sleeve known as a box-type tail. The Sleeve is manufactured of a cast-steel sleeve with four sheet-steel fins held into place with a locking nut. Each fin is held by a fin-strut which once in place are welded together to make one assembly. Different tail fins were utilised when the low-altitude bombing took place compared to higher altitude bombing.<br /> [[File:AN-M30A1_Frontview.jpg|350px|thumb|right|A front view of an '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb. Notice detail in nose fuse]]<br /> The impact nose fuse is vane operated and delayed armed meaning that when the bomb is dropped, the vane spins, arming the bomb away from the plane dropping it. After arming, the bomb will detonate when the impact fuse comes in contact with an object. Detonation can be set to be instantaneous when the bomb hits something or with a delay, allowing the bomb to burrow into the ground before detonating. The impact tail fuse is also vane armed and can be set to delayed detonation. Tail fuses are typically used with nose fuses as a backup detonator in case the primary fails.<br /> <br /> The AN-M30A1 was painted with a standard colour scheme since 11 March 1942; the body was painted olive drab while yellow stripes were added to indicate the bomb was a HE. To differentiate what type of filler was used, a one-inch yellow band at the nose and tail along with a 1/4 inch dotted band at the centre of gravity of the bomb which indicated it was filled with 50/50 Amatol or TNT fillers. A second yellow band was added to the nose and tail of the bomb if it was filled with Composition&quot;B&quot; which required special handling due to its sensitivity. Standard marking on the bomb body in black paint included type, weight, the name of the bomb, type of filling, lot number, date and place of filling along with the inspector's initials. Indestructible markings of this information were also stamped into the casing before filling with explosives.<br /> <br /> === Effective damage ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --&gt;<br /> The AN-M30A1 utilised Amatol as its explosive compound which is a composition of TNT (Trinitrotoluene C&lt;sub&gt;7&lt;/sub&gt;H&lt;sub&gt;5&lt;/sub&gt;N&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt;O&lt;sub&gt;6&lt;/sub&gt;) and Ammonium Nitrate (N&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;H&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt;O&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt;). Amatol is a British name which comes from the words of the ingredients of this compound, '''''Am'''''mmonium and '''''tol'''''uene. Supplies of TNT were limited due to the amount of ordnance needed to be manufactured. Because of the great explosive velocity and brisance of TNT, one-way stretch resources was to exploit TNT's one drawback. TNT in its pure form when detonated leaves a black smoke residue after it explodes due to the oxygen deficiency in TNT (does not fully explode/burn all components efficiently). To supplement TNT's need for oxygen, ammonium nitrate is added to the mixture which has an oxygen surplus and overall increases the energy release of a TNT explosion when mixed. When compared to each other, Amatol has a lower explosive velocity and brisance than pure TNT; however because it was cheaper to use Amatol, it became the go-to explosive for general purpose bombs.<br /> <br /> === Comparison with analogues ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;8&quot; | Comparable bombs to {{PAGENAME}}<br /> |-<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; |<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; | Name<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; | Mass<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; | Explosive mass<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; | Explosive<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; | Armor Pen.<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; | Destruction radius<br /> ! colspan=&quot;1&quot; | Frag radius<br /> |-<br /> | ▂<br /> | [[FAB-50_(50_kg)|FAB-50]]<br /> | 64 kg<br /> | 24 kg<br /> | TNT<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 79 mm<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 2.1 m<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 68.6 m<br /> |-<br /> | ▀<br /> | [[SC50JA_(50_kg)|SC50JA]]<br /> | 50 kg<br /> | 25 kg<br /> | Fp.60/40<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 80 mm<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 2.1 m<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 70.1 m<br /> |-<br /> | ▅<br /> | [[Navy_Type_97_Number_6_(60_kg)|Type 97 Number 6]]<br /> | 60 kg<br /> | 23 kg<br /> | TNT<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 78 mm<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 2.1 m<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 67 m<br /> |-<br /> | ▅<br /> | [[Army_Type_94_GPHE_(50_kg)|Type 94 GPHE]]<br /> | 50 kg<br /> | 19.6 kg<br /> | TNT<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 74 mm<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 1.8 m<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 62.5 m<br /> |-<br /> | ▄<br /> | [[GP_50_(50_kg)|GP 50]]<br /> | 58 kg<br /> | 25 kg<br /> | TNT<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 80 mm<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 2.1 m<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 70.1 m<br /> |-<br /> | ▄<br /> | [[G.A.M.Mn_50_(50_kg)|G.A.M.Mn 50]]<br /> | 50 kg<br /> | 28.5 kg<br /> | M.Mn<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 82 mm<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 2.4 m<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 77.1 m<br /> |-<br /> | ▄<br /> | [[D.T._No.2_(50_kg)|D.T. No.2]]<br /> | 55.7 kg<br /> | 19.9 kg<br /> | TNT<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 73 mm<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 2.1 m<br /> | style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot; | 67.4 m<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Usage in battles ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' --&gt;<br /> The {{PAGENAME}} is a general purpose HE bomb which was utilised by fighters, attackers and bombers. Due to its size, either one or two could be outfitted to a fighter or attacker allowing it to perform low-level precision bombing on AAA or light vehicles. Bombers can carry between 12 to 16 of these bombs and could drop them all in one location bombing a base or could spread them out across the map depending on where the targets of opportunity are.<br /> <br /> === Pros and cons ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pros:'''<br /> <br /> * Effective usage on light vehicles and soft targets<br /> * Allows fighters to equip and perform low-level bombing runs<br /> * In quantity can be effective against columns of vehicles from low-level bombing<br /> <br /> '''Cons:'''<br /> <br /> * Ineffective against hardened targets and large bases<br /> * Usage against vehicles at higher altitudes provides time for vehicles to scatter<br /> * Small destructive radius (3 m) against armoured vehicles<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign of Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and the 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, of which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilizing fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilizing fin structure potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time delaying arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilizing fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardized their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardization of bombs in 1941, the standardization process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general purpose (G.P.) or general purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of demolition bomb would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimize collateral damage.<br /> <br /> == Media ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --&gt;<br /> &lt;div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;<br /> &lt;li style=&quot;display: inline-block;&quot;&gt; [[File:AN-M30A1_P-40.jpg|thumb|none|250px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb mounted on external wing pylon of a P-40E-1]] &lt;/li&gt;<br /> &lt;li style=&quot;display: inline-block;&quot;&gt; [[File:AN-M30A1_Externalpylon.jpg|thumb|none|250px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb mounted to an external pylon of a F2A-3]] &lt;/li&gt;<br /> &lt;li style=&quot;display: inline-block;&quot;&gt; [[File:AN-M30A1_Bombbay.jpg|thumb|none|250px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' bombs situated in bomb bay of a B-18A]] &lt;/li&gt;<br /> &lt;li style=&quot;display: inline-block;&quot;&gt; [[File:AN-M30A1_Divebomber.jpg|thumb|none|250px|An SBD-3 dive bombing a ship with two '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bombs and one [[AN-M64A1 (500 lb)]]]] &lt;/li&gt;<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br /> * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''<br /> * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> * [[US Bombs General Information]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''other literature.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> === References ===<br /> <br /> ;Bibliography<br /> <br /> * Technical Order 11-1-28 - Bombs and Bomb Components, US Air Force<br /> * OP 1664 - U.S. Explosive Ordnance, US Navy<br /> * OP 1280 - Aircraft Bombs, US Navy<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

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<p>U47376697: /* General info */ Wrong bomb characteristics.</p> <hr /> <div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb}}<br /> == 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:AN-M65A1.png|left|thumb]]<br /> {{break}}<br /> <br /> === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br /> &lt;!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F2G}}{{Specs-Link|f2g-1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F4U}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-1a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|corsair_fmk2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-1d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-4b_vmf_214}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-7}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F6F}}{{Specs-Link|f6f-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|hellcat_fmk1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f6f-5_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f6f-5n}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f6f-5n_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F8F}}{{Specs-Link|f8f1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f8f1b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f8f1b_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-47D}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_22_re}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|thunderbolt_mk1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_22_re_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_23_ra_china_rocaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d-28}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_30_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-47M/N}}{{Specs-Link|p-47m-1-re_boxted}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47m-1-re}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47n-15}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|P-51}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-20-na}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-20-na_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-20_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-30_usaaf_korea}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51h-5_na}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51k}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f7f1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f7f3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-82e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-61c_1}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f9f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f9f-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-80a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-80}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|md_450b_barougan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|md_450b_ouragan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|md_450b_ouragan_iaf}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-26}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b_10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A2D}}{{Specs-Link|a2d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AD-2}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AD-4}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_4_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_4na_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AM-1}}{{Specs-Link|am_1_mauler}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|AU-1}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-6_au-1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F3D}}{{Specs-Link|f3d_1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|F-84}}{{Specs-Link|f-84b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-84g_france}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-26}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c-45-dt}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|A-35}}{{Specs-Link|a-35b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-10}}{{Specs-Link|b_10b}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-17}}{{Specs-Link|b-17e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17e_japan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17e_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17g}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-18}}{{Specs-Link|b_18a}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-24}}{{Specs-Link|b_24d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-25}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_20}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_china}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-26}}{{Specs-Link|b_26b_c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_26c_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|B-29}}{{Specs-Link|b-29}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|BTD-1}}{{Specs-Link|btd-1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PBM}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_3}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PBY-5}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_ussr}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_raf}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|PV-2D}}{{Specs-Link|pv_2d}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB2C}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_5_france}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SB2U}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|v_156_b1}}<br /> {{Navigation-Line|SBD-3}}{{Specs-Link|sbd-3}}<br /> <br /> {{Navigation-End}}<br /> <br /> == General info ==<br /> &lt;!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Bomb characteristics<br /> |-<br /> | '''Mass'''<br /> | 439.6 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive mass'''<br /> | 269.9 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''Explosive type'''<br /> | Tritonal<br /> |-<br /> | '''TNT equivalent'''<br /> | 318.48 kg<br /> |-<br /> | '''HE max penetration'''<br /> | 123 mm<br /> |-<br /> | '''Armour destruction radius'''<br /> | 14 m<br /> |-<br /> | '''Fragment dispersion radius'''<br /> | 155 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> &lt;!-- ''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 &quot;/History&quot; (example: &lt;nowiki&gt;https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History&lt;/nowiki&gt;) and add a link to it here using the &lt;code&gt;main&lt;/code&gt; template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;, as well as adding them at the end of the article with &lt;code&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt;&lt;references /&gt;&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;/code&gt;.'' --&gt;<br /> Early in aviation history, applications for aircraft to serve in a military capacity surfaced, not only with the intent to scout a battlefield from an aerial vantage point but for the possibility to drop explosive bombs too. Due to the frail nature of the early wood-frame and cloth covered aircraft, lifting capacity resulted in the ability to only carry small bombs. Effectively these early bombers were hailed as aerial artillery fire which could reach targets hundreds of miles further than the most powerful land-based cannons of the time. Prior to the war, contests abounded where pilots would drop oranges or flour sacks upon predesignated targets to see who could hit closes to the centre.<br /> <br /> Italian aviators were the first to use bombs in a warfare capacity in 1912 during their campaign in Tripoli. These first bombs were conversions of existing cannon ammunition and were effective only against personnel as they did not provide a strong enough provision to damage hardened equipment or structures. As lifting capacity of aircraft increased, so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives.<br /> <br /> For the United States, bomb design did not become a priority until the middle of 1917 when a French official came to the U.S. with several samples of the Gros Andreau bombs which the French were using in large quantities at that time. Immediately these bombs were accepted by the U.S. and used as a standard in developing the first three sizes to be implemented in the military. These three bombs were known as the early &quot;Mark&quot; series, the 25 lb Mk.I demolition bomb, 50 lb Mk.I demolition bomb and 100 lb Mk.I demolition bomb. By December 1917, only six months later, the military put forth requirements for the development of bombs larger than the existing 100 lb bomb. After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time. Larger bombs were manufactured and filled with explosive filler, all of which were placed into a streamlined body, for which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous.<br /> <br /> Early on, the Mark series of bombs proved to be largely unsatisfactory in a number of different areas. The bomb body itself was weak due to the sheet metal it was made from and the number of welds needed to join the pieces together. The stabilising fins were made of flimsy metal which tended to distort during both the handling and flight of the bomb, adversely affecting accuracy. For the field technicians, inserting the fuse was a complicated process which required removing the stabilising fin structure, potentially damaging the fins. The fuses tended to have a high fail rate and due to their design, they would instantly arm after release from the aircraft posing a direct threat to the delivery aircraft. Later modifications would eliminate many of the negative factors to include adding a nose fuse, time-delayed arming of the fuse, strengthening of the stabilising fins and adding primer detonators to ensure proper explosive train sequences. Other changes including streamlining all bomb bodies and utilising 100% T.N.T. as an explosive filler resulted in the newer &quot;Modified Mark&quot; series of Army bombs.<br /> <br /> Prior to World War II, the military determined that the Modified Mark series of bombs were obsolete, requiring newer and up-to-date bombs to be developed. Both the U.S. Army and Navy began development of their own series of bombs, the Army with the &quot;M&quot; series and the Navy with their &quot;Mk&quot; series. Both similar, these bombs were designed with parallel sides, an ogival nose and a boat tail which is a box type-tail reinforced to prevent warping and aid with accurate drops. Due to the shortage of T.N.T., the Army filled their bombs with 50/50 Amatol with T.N.T. ends to seal in the Amatol and protect it from moisture. The Navy, on the other hand, continued to manufacture their bombs with 100% T.N.T.<br /> <br /> With the approach of World War II, the U.S. Army (including the Army Air Corps) and the Navy standardised their series of bombs allowing for interchanging between services, consolidating manufacturing capabilities and allowing for modifications which enabled British service aircraft to mount these bombs too. Even after the standardisation of bombs in 1941, the standardisation process went through a few phases of further refinement, the first of which changed all high-explosive bombs to be termed general-purpose (G.P.) or general-purpose high-explosive (G.P.H.E). Later the designation of &quot;demolition bomb&quot; would come back for a few specific bombs.<br /> <br /> When bombs are dropped, there is always a chance that something in the explosive train of the bomb will fail and it will not explode. Early AN style bombs were defusable in the event that they did not explode on contact, meaning that any unexploded AN bomb could have the fuses and boosters removed without the bomb exploding, rendering it inert. To counter this and allow for the potential &quot;dud&quot; bomb to explode when tampered with, the AN G.P.H.E. series bombs with the modification &quot;A1&quot; annotated that these bombs now had special pins mounted in the bomb's baseplate which fused with the explosive filler making it impossible to remove the booster without causing the bomb to detonate. Other modifications later added would include minor changes to the bomb body or the type of explosive filling used. During this time a second option for bomb tails was added, the box-type tail was already the mainstay of the bombs, however, to create a more aerodynamic bomb a conical tail assembly was added. This stretched out low profile tail improved the aerodynamics of the carrying aircraft, allowing it to carry more ordnance.<br /> <br /> Progressing towards the Korean and Vietnam wars, piston-driven aircraft were giving way to jet fighters, bombers and attackers, many of which carried their ordnance on external pylons hung under the wing or underbelly. The new Mk 80 series bombs (Mk 81, 82, 83 and 84) were developed to keep external hung ordnance from creating too much drag on the delivery aircraft. Initially, the Mk 81 250 lb bombs were considered ineffective for their size or required a large amount to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new problem developed when it came to low-altitude attacks (typically coming in under low cloud cover) where the aircraft would deploy its ordnance which would hit the ground and explode catching the delivery aircraft in either the explosive blast or the shock-wave from the blast.<br /> <br /> Modifications were developed to slow down or retard the flight of bombs, allowing for the delivery aircraft to depart out of the blast zone before they hit and detonated. Several options became available which allowed these bombs to remain aerodynamic low-drag while en-route to the target, but when deployed converted to high-drag, slower falling bombs. One option was to attach four-bladed plates to the rear of the bomb so that when the bomb deployed, these plates would pop out and create high-drag to slow the fall. Another option was to use a ballute which was basically an airbag which deployed from the rear of the bomb that acted like a drogue chute, effectively causing high-drag. Later during the fighting in Iraq, the US military brought back the 250 lb Mk 81 bombs due to their ability to be used when deploying against a specific target and to help minimise collateral damage.<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 /> <br /> * ''topic on the official game forum;''<br /> * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br /> * ''other literature.''<br /> <br /> {{Bombs}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Suspended armaments]]</div>

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