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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | '' | + | The '''ZB-360''' (ЗБ-360) is a Soviet incendiary bomb used since the 1960s alongside with its larger counterpart, ZB-500. The number refers to its diameter of 360 mm''.'' |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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| '''Explosive mass''' || 213 kg | | '''Explosive mass''' || 213 kg | ||
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| − | | '''Explosive type''' || CKC | + | | '''Explosive type''' || CKC (SKS |
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| + | Note: CKC (SKS) mixture consists of B-70 gasoline, SKS-30A synthetic rubber, xylenol and cumene hydroperoxide | ||
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | + | Like the other incendiary bombs in USSR of the era, ZB-360 used CKC (SKS) mixture, which causes "napalm" (incendiary and explosive) damage against open-topped vehicles with exposed crew, potentially flipping over lighter enclosed vehicles and its high-temperature flames will over-expose TVD sights; alternatively could be used to cause continuous incendiary damage against bases. | |
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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| + | * [[MK 77 Mod 4 incendiary|MK.77 Mod 4]]: slightly lighter in overall mass and explosive mass, but its carriers could carry them in bulk. (≥4 napalms for A-4 series) | ||
| + | * [[BLU-27/B incendiary|BLU-27/B]] and [[BLU-1 incendiary|BLU-1]]: both a heavier, more potent incendiary bombs for NATO and their allied countries aircrafts. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | + | Like most incendiary bombs in game, it is best used to destroy open-topped vehicles where the incendiary mixture will make sure exposed crews will be knocked out and possibly light up the engine of vehicles due to its extreme temperature; in some cases when the napalm is dropped right next to enemy vehicles, its explosive content will sometimes flip those vehicles over and disable them for a while. While some players consider it has more aesthetic use than in practical use, it can also block TVD cameras and serve as a makeshift "smoke grenade" for tanks and help them hide from enemy eyesight for a while; alternatively, this could be used like general purpose bombs and burn down enemy bases/airfield if needed in air RB. | |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | '' | + | '''Pros:''' |
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| + | * Extremely lethal to open-topped vehicles and their crew | ||
| + | * Blocks TVD with its extreme heat | ||
| + | * Burns bases or airfield continuously | ||
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* | * | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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| + | * Does very little against well-armoured targets | ||
| + | * Lesser explosive content to its cousin, ZB-500 | ||
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* | * | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | + | Like its heavier cousin in service, ZB-500, but due to its size, ZB-360 was carried by earlier jet aircrafts, giving them some capability to burn down wooden structures, supplies and transportation infrastructures, as well as combatants with its CKC (Romanized as SKSfor ZB-360)/АП-10 (Romanized as AP-10; for ZB-360R) mixture. | |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
Revision as of 05:59, 23 August 2022
Contents
Description
The ZB-360 (ЗБ-360) is a Soviet incendiary bomb used since the 1960s alongside with its larger counterpart, ZB-500. The number refers to its diameter of 360 mm.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 342 kg |
| Explosive mass | 213 kg |
| Explosive type | CKC (SKS |
Note: CKC (SKS) mixture consists of B-70 gasoline, SKS-30A synthetic rubber, xylenol and cumene hydroperoxide
Effective damage
Like the other incendiary bombs in USSR of the era, ZB-360 used CKC (SKS) mixture, which causes "napalm" (incendiary and explosive) damage against open-topped vehicles with exposed crew, potentially flipping over lighter enclosed vehicles and its high-temperature flames will over-expose TVD sights; alternatively could be used to cause continuous incendiary damage against bases.
Comparison with analogues
- MK.77 Mod 4: slightly lighter in overall mass and explosive mass, but its carriers could carry them in bulk. (≥4 napalms for A-4 series)
- BLU-27/B and BLU-1: both a heavier, more potent incendiary bombs for NATO and their allied countries aircrafts.
Usage in battles
Like most incendiary bombs in game, it is best used to destroy open-topped vehicles where the incendiary mixture will make sure exposed crews will be knocked out and possibly light up the engine of vehicles due to its extreme temperature; in some cases when the napalm is dropped right next to enemy vehicles, its explosive content will sometimes flip those vehicles over and disable them for a while. While some players consider it has more aesthetic use than in practical use, it can also block TVD cameras and serve as a makeshift "smoke grenade" for tanks and help them hide from enemy eyesight for a while; alternatively, this could be used like general purpose bombs and burn down enemy bases/airfield if needed in air RB.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Extremely lethal to open-topped vehicles and their crew
- Blocks TVD with its extreme heat
- Burns bases or airfield continuously
Cons:
- Does very little against well-armoured targets
- Lesser explosive content to its cousin, ZB-500
History
Like its heavier cousin in service, ZB-500, but due to its size, ZB-360 was carried by earlier jet aircrafts, giving them some capability to burn down wooden structures, supplies and transportation infrastructures, as well as combatants with its CKC (Romanized as SKSfor ZB-360)/АП-10 (Romanized as AP-10; for ZB-360R) mixture.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Incendiary bombs | |
|---|---|
| USA | BLU-1 · BLU-27/B · Mk 77 mod 2 · Mk 77 mod 4 · Mk 78 · Mk 79 Mod 1 |
| Germany | FeBb Napalmbombe · Flam C 250 · Flam C 500 |
| USSR | ZAB-50FP · ZB-360 · ZB-500 |
| Britain | Mk 77 Mod 0 |
| China | 250-1 · M116A2 |
| Italy | Aerea 559G1 · BINC-300 |
| France | M116A2 · Mk 78 · SECAN 63 |
| Sweden | Brandbomb m/58 |
| Israel | Mk.2 |
