Bomb 51 mm smoke is an emission type screening smoke ammunition capable of producing effective screen over wide area. Used for facilitating tactical deployment of troops and screening from enemy fire. Bomb is fired from 51 mm mortar, smooth bore, muzzle loading weapon. Ammunition is provided with delay unit of 10 sec. to facilitate emission of the smoke just on landing on the ground.
CHARACTERISTICS
Mass of the Filled Bomb
960 ± 25 g
Maximum dia
50.85 mm
Filling type (Standard)
Plasticized White Phosphorous
Length of Bomb with
Fuze & Tail Unit
282 ±1mm
Filling Mass
450 g (approx.)
Fuze
Percussion D.A. No. 162 MK-8 (M-2)
Colour of smoke
White
Shelf Life
10 years
PERFORMANCE
Muzzle velocity
101.0 m/sec
Minimum Range
830 m (max)
Duration of screening smoke
120 Sec. min
Time required to build up smoke.
10 Seconds
PACKAGES
Packing consists of inner and outer packages. Inner packages are HDPE/LDPE containers. 6 such containers are packed in canvas bag with shoulder strap. Canvas bags are then packed in wooden box.