Bomb 2" signal Red/Green belong to the family of signaling Ammn,are used extensively by Army,Navy and Air Force and also other civilian organizations for signaling and communication.

Signal bomb is fired from 2" Mortar, smooth bore muzzle loading infantry weapon.The bomb is provided with night identification system to distinguish Red and Green. Bomb functions at a height of about 80 metres when fired at 85 degrees angle giving bright red /green colour for duration of 10 to 14 secs.

           
 Easy to handle &fire

           
 No fuze is required
           
 Ammn is fit for airdrop and seaworthy transportation
   in packed condition.
           
 The Ammn can be fired at any angle and any altitude
   in any terrain including desert and snow bound land.   

Specifications

CHARACTERISTICS

Mass of the filled bomb                  : 900 gms

Muzzle velocity                          : About 120 Mtrs/sec

Height of burst at 85 degrees            : Around 180 metres

General Assembly                         : Body,Tail unit,Delay Unit
                                             nose cap,primary cartg and
                                             signaling unit.           


primary Cartg                            : Cartg ML 2" Smokeless 50 
                                             gains Ballistite MK1 

Intensity of illumination                : Bright Red/Green colour

Duration of signalling                   : 10 to 14 secs.

QUALITY

With an organized system of quality control and quality assurance at various stages,interstages and final product ,product quality is strictly maintained. Apart from checks, tests being carried out with the sub-assemblies like primary cartg,delay and signalling unit,the lot is subjected to functional(dynamic) proof. Sentencing is done on double sampling by applying stringent AQL of 2.4% for all major defects.No critical defect is permissible.

SAFETY

RELIABILITY

SHELF LIFE

PACKING

Packing consists of inner and outer packages.Inner package is LP Container holding one bomb.It is then packed in sturdy matallic carrier,that holds 6 bombs.3 such carriers are then packed in a steel box.

STOWAGE DIMENSIONS

UNCLASSIFICATION /STORAGE

Compatibility group              : "G"

Hazard division                  : 1.2

Fire fighting classification     : 2