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60 mm illuminating bomb Mk 63
Region
France
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Armament TDA 60 mm mortars and gun-mortars. Development By TDA for its 60 mm mortar range. Description The bomb is cylindrical in shape, with a domed nosecone and tapered rear section which contains a mechanical time fuze. An alloy tail unit similar to that used with the Mk 61 HE bombs, is screwed into the tail of the bomb body. The cylindrical body houses a container filled with flare composition and a parachute; the two are connected by a metal cable. The nosecone is attached to the body by copper pins, which
are sheared when the ejection charge in the rear of the body is ignited and the flare and parachute are forced forward. The nosecone is forced off and the flare and parachute are ejected through the opening. The mechanical time fuze is set by a movable ring in the tapered rear section of the bomb body. The ring is graduated from 1 to 35 seconds in 0.25 second intervals. A plastic obturating ring is fitted around the rear of the bomb body to reduce windage and ensure consistent muzzle velocities. Manufacturer TDA .