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
CHARACTERISTICS
Mass of the Filled Bomb
930*25 g
Maximum dia
50.7-0.1 mm
Length of Bomb
283±2mm
Filling mass
215 g (approx.)
Fuze
Percussion D.A. No. 162 MK-8 (M-2)
Shelf Life
10 years
PERFORMANCE
Muzzle velocity
115±2.5 m/s
Minimum Range
300 to 900 meters
Height of burst
600 m. (Optimum)
Time of burning
30 Sec. (min)
Area of illumination
600 m (radius)
Luminosity
2.5 Lakh Candela (min
PACKAGES
Packing consists of inner and outer packages. The inner package is HDPE/LDPE container. 6 such containers are packed in a canvas bag with shoulder strap. 4 bags are then finally packed in a steel/wooden box. B8A.