From: graywolf > Ya, but you guys have to remember you are talking two different > things; Weight, and explosive power. Also payload includes crew, > ammo, and fuel as well as the bombs. > > A 22,000# has the equivalent power of 22,000# of TNT it does not > weigh 22,000#.
Actually, the 22,000 lb bomb did weigh 22,000 lb. The weight was intended to aid ground penetration when it was dropped from 20,000 feet or more. Most of the weight was the hardened steel penetrating body. Offset fins spun the bomb as it fell, stabilizing it and allowing it to attain super-sonic speeds. Explosive payload was approximately 9,000 lb of Torpex. When it hit the ground, it just kept right on going. The idea was it'd punch down 100 ft into the ground before it exploded and shock waves would shake apart the foundations of whatever it landed near. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
