Continuous Rod Bomb
Item Name Code (INC) 62178
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An item designed to be dropped from an aircraft to clear a target area by propelling a continuous steel rod outward in a circular path.
Additional Information for Continuous Rod Bomb
A Continuous Rod Bomb is a type of bomb that falls under the supply class "Bombs" in the supply group "Ammunition And Explosives."
Continuous Rod Bombs are designed to create a devastating effect by dispersing a large number of metal rods or fragments upon detonation. These rods are typically arranged in a cylindrical or conical shape within the bomb casing. When the bomb explodes, the casing is fragmented, and the rods are propelled outward in a radial pattern, causing widespread damage and injury to personnel and structures within the blast radius.
Continuous Rod Bombs are often used in military operations to target enemy personnel, vehicles, or infrastructure. They are particularly effective against soft targets, such as infantry units or lightly armored vehicles, due to the high number of fragments produced and their ability to cause multiple casualties within a given area.
It is important to note that the use of Continuous Rod Bombs is subject to international humanitarian law and regulations governing the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. These regulations aim to minimize civilian harm and ensure the proportionate and discriminate use of such weapons during armed conflicts.
Related Item Names for INC 62178 Continuous Rod Bomb
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 62178 Continuous Rod Bomb Page 1 of 1
- 004349901
- 2581350
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
- 1325-E075
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9
- 004890652
- DL2581350
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
- 1325-E076
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9
