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120 mm illuminating bomb 120ED
Region
France
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Armament All 120 mm smoothbore mortars. Development By TDA for mortars in French service and general use. Description This bomb has a cylindrical body with a short tapered nose carrying a time fuze. The tailfins are attached immediately behind the body and hinged so they can fold sideways for storage and loading, they are larger than the mortar's calibre when extended, giving excellent stability in flight. The cartridge container extends behind the fins and carries the usual primary cartridge in its end. The
secondary increments fit around the container, supported by a cast plate with four arms at the end of the container. The interior of the body contains the usual magnesium flare container and parachute. The time fuze ignites an expelling charge which blows off the tail of the bomb and allows the contents to be ejected. Manufacturer TDA .