Name: 60 mm illuminating bomb M83A3
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<h2>Armament</h2><p>Any 60 mm mortar.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>US Army design manufactured under licence.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>This bomb uses a tubular body with an alloy tailcone and fin unit secured to the body by shear pins. After about 15 seconds of flight, a fixed-time fuze ignites an expelling charge which ignites the illuminating flare and blows off the bomb tail, ejecting the flare and its parachute.</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Korea Explosives Company.</p>

The 60 mm illuminating bomb M83A3 is this bomb uses a tubular body with an alloy tailcone and fin unit secured to the body by shear pins. US Army design manufactured under licence.

After about 15 seconds of flight, a fixed-time fuze ignites an expelling charge which ignites the illuminating flare and blows off the bomb tail, ejecting the flare and its parachute. Compatible platforms include any 60 mm mortar.

60 mm illuminating bomb M83A3

60 mm illuminating bomb M83A3

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