Description
The hexagonal cast-magnesium alloy body weighs 1.13 pounds. The bore is one inch shorter than the body length, thus making a solid nose. There are three vent holes below the primer cap assembly, to assist in initial burning. The hexagonal sheet-metal tail is secured to the body with three screws.
In the Incendiary Bomb AN-M52A1, a primer of heavier metal is used, and the composition of the first lire charge is altered. The AN-M52XA1 incorporates an explosive charge; otherwise it duplicates the AN-M52A1.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
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Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
USNBD - Bombs and Fuzes, Pyrotechnics (1945)
TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)
