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120 mm Illuminating bomb Type 55
Region
China
Category
Боєприпаси, ракети та високоточне озброєння
Armament Chinese Type 55 and other 120 mm smoothbore mortars. Development By China North Industries Corporation as standard projectile for the Type 55 mortar. Description This bomb uses a cylindrical body with ogival head, closed at the rear by a tailcone to which a very long tailboom and fin assembly is screwed. The tailboom contains the usual primary cartridge and six increments, the same propulsion system as that used by the HE and smoke bombs. The body contains a flare canister and parachute. A time fuze
ignites an expelling charge which forces down the flare canister and blows off the tailcone. The burning canister is expelled and falls away, pulling the parachute out of the tailcone. Manufacturer China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).