![]() A bomb may have a fuze in the nose of the bomb, one in the tail or a fuze in both. Fuze – a mechanism which causes the main charge to explode.Retarding type: Can consist of streamers, parachutes or folded blades which open in an umbrella type fashion which induces high-drag, slowing the fall of the bomb.Conical or stream-lined: crafted cone-shaped body with metal blades joined directly to the body to create a low-drag or stream-lined configuration.Support struts are typically added to strengthen the fin box. Box type: Composed of a fin sleeve with sheet-metal blades joined to the fin sleeve, forming a box-like assembly.These can include box type, conical or stream-lined type or retarding type. Stabilizing device – a device attached to the tail end of the bomb crafted from sheet-metal which stabilizes the fall of the bomb and allows for accurate dropping on targets.The bomb body contains the explosive filler and can be constructed from welding several pieces together or casting one piece. Bomb body – an aerodynamic metal container with a rounded (ogival) nose and a tapered tail. ![]() are typically made up of several components of which include: The bomb itself typically is made up of a metal container which is filled with explosives or chemicals, a stabilizing device to allow for accurate aiming, a mechanism to initiate an explosive train to detonate the device at the target and any appropriate safety devices to allow for the safe handling of the munition. A bomb is a specific type of ammunition which is designed to be dropped from an aircraft while in flight. ![]()
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