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60 mm red phosphorus bomb M1A1
Region
South Africa
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Armament All 60 mm mortars. Development By Denel. Description This bomb is fitted with a point detonating fuze which causes the bomb, on impact, to eject a canister containing Red Phosphorus (RP) composition 2 to 6 m into the air. At that height a burster charge ignites the pre-pelletted RP granules and distributes them over the immediate area up to 20 m from the point of burst. The RP composition is formulated to cause a high-temperature conflagration of the granules for about 30 seconds. The bomb is used to
provide screening smoke as well as serve as a powerful incendiary device. Deployed in advance of forward troops it can be used as a defensive or offensive munition, or as a means of indicating targets to forward air support. Manufacturer Denel (Pty) Ltd.