SZ/OEMU/47/15/3 - Fragmentation tests on an improved 4-lb. British explosive incendiary bomb, September 1942

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/47/15/3

Level of description

Item

Title

Fragmentation tests on an improved 4-lb. British explosive incendiary bomb, September 1942

Date/s

1942

Quantity & Format

5 leaves

Subject

Incendiary bombs
Splinters -- Speed
Splinters -- Penetration tests
Exploding incendiary bombs

Creator

Road Research Laboratory

Scope and content

A.C. 3085

SD/FP. 52

M.A.P./41/ACW

Compares the fragmentation of an incendiary bomb containing 38 g. of explosive with that of a bomb containing 18 g. The number, velocity, and penetrative power of the splinters produced is discussed.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
    - SZ/OEMU/47/15 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. Anti-personnel bombs]
      - SZ/OEMU/47/15/3 - Fragmentation tests on an improved 4-lb. British explosive incendiary bomb, September 1942

Previous Item Next Item