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MORTAR BOMB 51 MM HE
Bomb 51 mm H.E. is fired from 51mm Mortar, having a smooth bore. This bomb is used as an antipersonnel bomb for hitting targets which are beyond the immediate firing range. The bomb body is made out of steel (specification BS 1449 or BS 970)
Total length of Ammunition
282.96 mm
Total mass of Ammunition
850 g
Explosive filling in projectile
109 g of RDX/WAX pellet 88:12
Muzzle velocity
79.5 m/s at charge 1 101.0 m/s at charge 2
Maximum Range
850 Metres
Rate of fire
8 Rds/min (Normal) 12 Rds/min (Intense)
shelf life
30 Years
The packing consists of a HDPE container which holds one bomb and six containers are packed in a canvas bag and four such bags are packed in a steel box.
Package Dimensions – 360 mm x 682 mm x 257 mm
Volume – 0.0631 Cu m
