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| − | The '''ZB-500''' (ЗБ-500) is a Soviet incendiary bomb | + | The '''ZB-500''' (ЗБ-500) is a Soviet incendiary bomb used since the 1960s. The number refers to its diameter of 500 mm. |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | Like most incendiary bombs in game, it is best used to destroy open-topped vehicles ( | + | Like most incendiary bombs in game, it is best used to destroy open-topped vehicles (literally 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. |
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* Extremely lethal to open-topped vehicles and their crew | * Extremely lethal to open-topped vehicles and their crew | ||
* Blocks TVD with its extreme heat | * Blocks TVD with its extreme heat | ||
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* Burns bases or airfield continuously | * Burns bases or airfield continuously | ||
Revision as of 13:10, 22 August 2022
Contents
Description
The ZB-500 (ЗБ-500) is a Soviet incendiary bomb 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 (literally 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 | M116A2 |
| Italy | Aerea 559G1 |
| France | M116A2 · Mk 78 · SECAN 63 |
| Sweden | Brandbomb m/58 |
| Israel | Mk.2 |
