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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The ZB-500 (ЗБ-500) is a | + | <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' --> |
| + | The '''ZB-500''' (ЗБ-500) is a Soviet incendiary bomb ("drop tank") used since the 1960s. The number refers to its diameter of 500 mm. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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| − | + | Note: CKC (SKS) mixture consists of B-70 gasoline, SKS-30A synthetic rubber, xylenol and cumene hydroperoxide | |
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| + | <!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of incendiary bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --> | ||
The incendiary mixture "CKC" (SKS) with cause incendiary damage against open-topped vehicles with exposed crew and high-temperature flames that over-expose TVD sights; alternatively could be used to cause continuous incendiary damage against bases. | The incendiary mixture "CKC" (SKS) with cause incendiary damage against open-topped vehicles with exposed crew and high-temperature flames that over-expose TVD sights; alternatively could be used to cause continuous incendiary damage against bases. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | [[MK 77 Mod 4 incendiary|MK.77 Mod 4]]: its counterpart in NATO service, having both lesser mass and explosive mass but its carriers could carry them in bulk (10 or more as on A-4 series) | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of incendiary bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --> |
| − | + | * [[MK 77 Mod 4 incendiary|MK.77 Mod 4]]: its counterpart in NATO service, having both lesser mass and explosive mass but its carriers could carry them in bulk (10 or more as on A-4 series) | |
| − | [[BLU-27/B incendiary|BLU-27/B]] and [[BLU-1 incendiary|BLU-1]]: both a heavier, more potent incendiary bombs for NATO and their allied countries aircrafts. | + | * [[BLU-27/B incendiary|BLU-27/B]] and [[BLU-1 incendiary|BLU-1]]: both a heavier, more potent incendiary bombs for NATO and their allied countries aircrafts. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | Like most incendiary bombs in game, it is best used to destroy open-topped vehicles (to burn down | + | <!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this incendiary bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' --> |
| + | Like most incendiary bombs in game, it is best used to destroy open-topped vehicles (litterally to burn them down) where the incendiary mixture will make sure exposed crews will be knocked out and possibly light up the engine of vehicles due to its extreme temperature. While some players consider it has more aesthetic use than in practical use, it can also block TVD cameras and serve as a makeshift "smoke grenade" for tanks and help them hide from enemy eyesight for a while; alternatively, this could be used like general purpose bombs and burn down enemy bases/airfield if needed in air RB. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Burns bases or airfield continuously | * Burns bases or airfield continuously | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Does very little against well- | + | * Does very little against well-armoured targets |
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ZB-500 is an incendiary bomb "drop tank" developed in 1967 as VVS' (Soviet Air Force) general-purpose aerial incendiary bomb found on helicopters and their latest jet fighters/attackers, mainly designed to burn down wooden structures, supplies and transportation infrastructures, as well as combatants with its | + | <!-- ''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>.'' --> |
| + | ZB-500 is an incendiary bomb "drop tank" developed in 1967 as VVS' (Soviet Air Force) general-purpose aerial incendiary bomb found on helicopters and their latest jet fighters/attackers, mainly designed to burn down wooden structures, supplies and transportation infrastructures, as well as combatants with its CKC (Romanized as SKS) mixture. They have been used extensively by customers of Soviet aircraft alongside with its later variants of ZB-500AS (ASM), 500GD (for aquatic bodies), 500RT (revised trajectory) and 500Sh (ShM; low-drag).<ref>http://www.airwar.ru/weapon/ab/zb500pt.html</ref> | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | + | <!-- ''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;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
| − | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --> |
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| + | * [[ZB-360 incendiary]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
| + | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''other literature.'' --> | ||
| − | + | === References === | |
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{{Incendiary bombs}} | {{Incendiary bombs}} | ||
[[Category:Suspended armaments]] | [[Category:Suspended armaments]] | ||
Revision as of 11:02, 22 August 2022
Contents
Description
The ZB-500 (ЗБ-500) is a Soviet incendiary bomb ("drop tank") used since the 1960s. The number refers to its diameter of 500 mm.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
| Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
|---|---|
| Jet fighters | MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU |
| MiG-23M · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA · MiG-23MLD | |
| MiG-27K · MiG-27M | |
| Strike aircraft | Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3 · ◊Su-22UM3K |
| Jet bombers | IL-28Sh |
General info
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 374 kg |
| Explosive mass | 250 kg |
| Explosive type | CKC (SKS) |
Note: CKC (SKS) mixture consists of B-70 gasoline, SKS-30A synthetic rubber, xylenol and cumene hydroperoxide
Effective damage
The incendiary mixture "CKC" (SKS) with cause incendiary damage against open-topped vehicles with exposed crew and high-temperature flames that over-expose TVD sights; alternatively could be used to cause continuous incendiary damage against bases.
Comparison with analogues
- MK.77 Mod 4: its counterpart in NATO service, having both lesser mass and explosive mass but its carriers could carry them in bulk (10 or more as on A-4 series)
- BLU-27/B and BLU-1: both a heavier, more potent incendiary bombs for NATO and their allied countries aircrafts.
Usage in battles
Like most incendiary bombs in game, it is best used to destroy open-topped vehicles (litterally to burn them down) where the incendiary mixture will make sure exposed crews will be knocked out and possibly light up the engine of vehicles due to its extreme temperature. While some players consider it has more aesthetic use than in practical use, it can also block TVD cameras and serve as a makeshift "smoke grenade" for tanks and help them hide from enemy eyesight for a while; alternatively, this could be used like general purpose bombs and burn down enemy bases/airfield if needed in air RB.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Extremely lethal to open-topped vehicles and their crew
- Blocks TVD with its extreme heat
- Burns bases or airfield continuously
Cons:
- Does very little against well-armoured targets
History
ZB-500 is an incendiary bomb "drop tank" developed in 1967 as VVS' (Soviet Air Force) general-purpose aerial incendiary bomb found on helicopters and their latest jet fighters/attackers, mainly designed to burn down wooden structures, supplies and transportation infrastructures, as well as combatants with its CKC (Romanized as SKS) mixture. They have been used extensively by customers of Soviet aircraft alongside with its later variants of ZB-500AS (ASM), 500GD (for aquatic bodies), 500RT (revised trajectory) and 500Sh (ShM; low-drag).[1]
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
External links
References
| Incendiary bombs | |
|---|---|
| USA | BLU-1 · BLU-27/B · Mk 77 mod 2 · Mk 77 mod 4 · Mk 78 · Mk 79 Mod 1 |
| Germany | FeBb Napalmbombe · Flam C 250 · Flam C 500 |
| USSR | ZAB-50FP · ZB-360 · ZB-500 |
| Britain | Mk 77 Mod 0 |
| China | 250-1 · M116A2 |
| Italy | Aerea 559G1 · BINC-300 |
| France | M116A2 · Mk 78 · SECAN 63 |
| Sweden | Brandbomb m/58 |
| Israel | Mk.2 |
