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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 desired height and range before deployment in the air. It provides illumination for a period of 30 secs covering an area of 200 metres radius.
| Estimated mass | 655 ± 15 gms |
| Net explosive content | 148 gm (Approx) |
| Length | 244.35 mm |
| Diameter | 50.88 mm |
| Height of burst | 152 m (min) |
| Time of burst | 4.5 to 5.0 sec |
| Luminosity | 0.2 Million Candella |
| Time of burning | 25 to 30 sec |
| Weapon | OML 2" mortar 1st qtr. of life |
| Shelf life | 8 years |
| a) | Easy night identification |
| b) | No fuze is required. Delay system takes care of the range. |
| c) | The Ammn is fit for air drop and sea worthy transportation. |
| d) | The Ammn can be fired at any angle and any altitude and in any terrain including desert and snow bound land. |
| e) | Handy to carry by combat soldier. |
Quality control techniques and quality assurance measures ensure 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 1000 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. Quality assurance system is based in accordance with ISO standard ISO 9001, IS-2500/BS 6000 and related Specn JSS/BIS/IND (ME) and store specn/drawing.
The Ammn is safe in all respects during handling, operation and transportation.
With the modified delay system design, the Ammn has got high degree of reliabilty and consistency.
8 years
Packing consists of inner and outer standard package. Inner package is LP container holding one bomb. 6 such bombs are then packed in sturdy metallic carrier. 3 such carriers are packed in one steel box.
580 mm X 250 mm X 250 mm holding 18 Bombs weighing 35 kgs.
| The bomb is classified in the | |
| Compatibility group | G |
| Hazard division | 1.2 |
| Fire fighting classification | 2 |
Ordnance Factory Board
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Government of India
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