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[Kopfdorfer]

Can anyone identify specifically what this ordinance is and
what its RAF designation was.

It was a cluster bomb carrying 26 x 20lb bomblets.
I need more info.
Any help appreciated.

Kopfdorfer

[Alex_355th]

it looks like it was based upon the A.S series bombs
then again it could just be a modified 500lbs



-Al

[PO_MAK_249RIP]

Lots of pics here several looking very similar

https://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-samsung&biw=1280&bih=800&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ALiCzsb6RWgl_eynPvwpQ03brWewfDSeTw%3A1651464218658&sa=1&q=british+ww2+cluster+bomb&oq=british+ww2+cluster+bomb&aqs=mobile-gws-lite..#imgrc=EfwEd7Zgll00tM

[Knochenlutscher]

A.S. Type Bombs in RAF/Commonwealth indicates Anti-Submarine Bombs
http://ww2data.blogspot.com/p/british-ammunition-explosives-and.html

Kopfdorfer gave detailed Info about the content of the Cluster, which indeed matches 1 of 3
similar looking assemblies.

Cluster Projectile 500lb No.7 Mk I (Service) 56x8lb
Cluster Projectile 500lb No.17 Mk II (Service) 26x20lb
Cluster Projectile 500lb No.24 Mk I (Service) 20x20lb (US Type)


Cluster Projectile 500lb No.17 Mk II (Service)
Contents: Twenty six 20lb fragmentation bombs, specially designed for use in this cluster
Overall length: 63 inches (with blunt nose)
Width across flats: 15 inches (octagonal in shape)
Tail length: 27 inches
Total diameter: 17.5 inches
Total weight: 582 pounds
Fuzing: Tail Fuze No.885 Mk I
Tail No.: No.63 Mks I and II
Color and markings: Dark green overall

[Kopfdorfer]

I think Knoch nailed it.
Thanks guys.

Kopfdorfer

[Kopfdorfer]

Next question is has anybody modelled this in IL2 1946 anywhere ?

Kopfdorfer

[Alex_355th]

if im not mistaken the AS series by itself comes default with B.A.T's Modded british planes though not a cluster one sadly

-Al

[Knochenlutscher]

Yupp, they were part of the inclusion of DreamKs RAF Weapon Upgrade.

We even have an extended version.

BombGunClusterFrag_No17_MkI.class
BombGunClusterFrag_No17_MkI_Ext.class