Flam C 500 incendiary

Description

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General info

Bomb characteristics
Mass	225 kg
Explosive mass	157 kg
Explosive type	FP 02

Effective damage

The Flam C 500 produces a trail of fire on the ground damaging everything that comes in contact with the flames. The radius can vary although it is fairly large in a line. In comparison, it is larger than the Flam C 250. Unlike conventional bombs, the targeted area will keep receiving damage as long as the flames are burning.

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

The Flam C 500 can be used to destroy bases or other ground targets. They are recommended to be used on a concentration of targets or a column of vehicles since the flames produced will damage vehicles driving through them. When flying a Ju 87 D-5, 2 bombs are enough to destroy a ground base with the overall extended burn time. However, 3 bombs will destroy it nearly immediately. The number of bombs required to destroy a base will vary depending on the vehicle's BR.

Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Large spread for bomb mass
• Very effective against open top and non-armored vehicles

Cons:

• Useless when attacking closed/armored vehicles

History

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See also

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