Name: 81 mm smoke bomb L40A1
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<h2>Armament</h2><p>UK L16 , US M242 mortars and similar high-pressure types.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>By RARDE as the standard projectile for the L16 mortar.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>This is similar to and ballistically matched to the HE L36 bomb. The sole difference lies in the filling, which is white phosphorus, using a central burster under the fuze to break open the bomb.</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>BAE Systems , Royal Ordnance Division.</p>

The 81 mm smoke bomb L40A1 is this is similar to and ballistically matched to the HE L36 bomb. By RARDE as the standard projectile for the L16 mortar.

The sole difference lies in the filling, which is white phosphorus, using a central burster under the fuze to break open the bomb. Compatible platforms include UK L16 , US M242 mortars and similar high-pressure types.

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81 mm smoke bomb L40A1

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