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MORTAR BOMB 51 MM ILLUMINATING
Bomb 51 mm illuminating belongs to the family of illuminating Ammunition extensively used to support night warfare. The bomb provides enough illumination to support infantry for combats, aerial photography and army movements. Bomb is fired from 51 mm mortar, smooth bore, muzzle loading weapon. The bomb is provided with unique delay system to achieve variable ranges of 300 to 900 metres. The illuminating candle is supported by a parachute deployed in the air and gives illumination for a period of more than 30 seconds.
Filling Mass
215 g (approx.)
Mass of the Ammunition
905 to 955 g
Stowage Dimension
605 x 405 x 420 mm
Shelf life
10 years
Range
300 to 900 meters (with 3.5 to 11.5 sec delay setting)
Illumination Time
more than 30 seconds.
Safety
The ammunition is safe in all respects during handling operation and transportation.
Reliability
The ammunition has high degree of reliability and consistency.
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Ordnance Factory Dehuroad (OFDR)
