Bomb ML Mortar 2" ILLG is used for night illumination to a limited area.It provides adequate Illumination to support infantry combats, aerial photography and army movement.

The bomb is fired from a 2" Mortar, smooth bore, muzzle loading infantry weapon This ILLG bomb is provided with delay so as to achieve the desire height and range before deployment in the air. It provides illumination for a period of 30 secs covering an area of 200 metres radius.

             
 Easy night identification
             
 No fuze is required.
             
 Delay system takes care of the range.
             
 The Ammn is fit for air drop and sea worthy
   transportation.
             
 The Ammn can be fired at any angle and any altitude
   and in any terrain including desert and snow  bound land.
             
 Handy tocarry by combat soldier.
     

Specifications

CHARACTERISTICS

Mass of the filled bomb                  : 900 gms

Muzzle velocity                          : About 120 Mtrs/sec

Max. Range at 45 degrees                 : Around 450 metres.

General Assembly                         : Steel Body,tail unit,
                                             closing,cup  and 
                                             Illuminant system.           

Height of burst                          : Around 180 metres

Area of Illumination                     : About 200 Mtr radius

Candle power of the illuminant canister  : 0.2 Million Candella 
                                             Illuminant  canister
Duration of illumination                 : 30 to 35 sec

Rate of descent                          : Less than 5 metres/sec

QUALITY

Quality control techniques and quality assurance measures ensures desired performance of the Ammn.The sub assemblies like illuminant, filled delay, primary cartg etc. are subjected to test/proof before taken into production /assembly. The bomb is made in lots of 100 Nos.The lot after qualifying standard checks and tests, is subjected to function(dynamic) proof.Sentencing is done on double sampling plan by applying 4% AQL for major defects. No critical defect is permissible.

SAFETY

The ammunition is safe in all respects during handling, operation and transportation.

RELIABILITY

With the modified delay system design,the ammunition has recorded very high degree of reliability.

SHELF LIFE

PACKING

Packing consists of inner and outer standard package.Inner package is LP container. Bomb is then packed in sturdy metallic carrier.3 such carriers are packed in one steel box.

STOWAGE DIMENSIONS

UNCLASSIFICATION /STORAGE

Compatibility group              : "G"

Hazard division                  : 1.2

Fire fighting classification     : 2