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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | The '''250 kg SC250JA''' is a German aerial-dropped bomb used by the majority of their aircraft. The designation translates to ''Sprengbombe Cylindrisch'' (ENG: High explosive bomb cylindrical), weighing 250 kg, model JA indicating a one-piece construction of forged steel. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| + | ! colspan="2" | Bomb characteristics | ||
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| + | | '''Mass''' || 250 kg | ||
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| + | | '''Explosive mass''' || 125 kg | ||
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| + | | '''Explosive type''' || Fp.60/40 | ||
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| + | | '''TNT equivalent''' || 125 kg | ||
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| + | | '''HE max penetration''' || 82 mm | ||
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| + | | '''Armour destruction radius''' || 7 m | ||
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| + | | '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 121 m | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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| + | It is powerful enough to destroy armoured targets such as tanks and pillboxes, but many are needed to destroy bases because of the relatively low explosive mass. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| + | Fighters and strike aircraft carrying only one or a few SC250JA bombs should usually attack ground targets instead of bases. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' | + | <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
| + | The SC250JA was a German aerial-dropped bomb used during World War II. Developed by the Luftwaffe, it was part of a family of general-purpose bombs and played a significant role in the German bombing campaign. The "SC" in its designation stands for "Sprengbombe Cylindrisch," which translates to "cylindrical high-explosive bomb" in English. These bombs typically had a cylindrical body and were filled with explosives. | ||
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| + | The SC250JA had a weight of 250 kilograms, making it a medium-sized bomb in the Luftwaffe's arsenal. It was employed in various roles, including strategic bombing missions against enemy cities and industrial targets, as well as tactical strikes on military installations and infrastructure. These bombs were often carried by German bombers, such as the Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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| − | * | + | * [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/TM/pdfs/TM9-1985-2-German.pdf [ibiblio<nowiki>.org]</nowiki> TM 9-1985 German Explosive Ordnance (Bombs, Fuzes, Rockets, Land Mines, Grenades and Igniters (PDF)] |
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{{Bombs}} | {{Bombs}} | ||
[[Category:Suspended armaments]] | [[Category:Suspended armaments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:28, 22 November 2024
Contents
Description
The 250 kg SC250JA is a German aerial-dropped bomb used by the majority of their aircraft. The designation translates to Sprengbombe Cylindrisch (ENG: High explosive bomb cylindrical), weighing 250 kg, model JA indicating a one-piece construction of forged steel.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 250 kg |
| Explosive mass | 125 kg |
| Explosive type | Fp.60/40 |
| TNT equivalent | 125 kg |
| HE max penetration | 82 mm |
| Armour destruction radius | 7 m |
| Fragment dispersion radius | 121 m |
Effective damage
It is powerful enough to destroy armoured targets such as tanks and pillboxes, but many are needed to destroy bases because of the relatively low explosive mass.
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
Fighters and strike aircraft carrying only one or a few SC250JA bombs should usually attack ground targets instead of bases.
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.
Pros:
Cons:
History
The SC250JA was a German aerial-dropped bomb used during World War II. Developed by the Luftwaffe, it was part of a family of general-purpose bombs and played a significant role in the German bombing campaign. The "SC" in its designation stands for "Sprengbombe Cylindrisch," which translates to "cylindrical high-explosive bomb" in English. These bombs typically had a cylindrical body and were filled with explosives.
The SC250JA had a weight of 250 kilograms, making it a medium-sized bomb in the Luftwaffe's arsenal. It was employed in various roles, including strategic bombing missions against enemy cities and industrial targets, as well as tactical strikes on military installations and infrastructure. These bombs were often carried by German bombers, such as the Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
