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[[File:Navy Type 97 Number 6.png|left|thumb|A side view of a Navy Type 97 in flight]] | [[File:Navy Type 97 Number 6.png|left|thumb|A side view of a Navy Type 97 in flight]] | ||
The '''Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)''' is a Japanese general-purpose bomb. Japanese bombs are similar to Italian bombs in regards to construction as multiple components are either screwed, riveted or welded together as opposed to being a one-piece construction. The bomb is filled with 23 kg of TNT. | The '''Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)''' is a Japanese general-purpose bomb. Japanese bombs are similar to Italian bombs in regards to construction as multiple components are either screwed, riveted or welded together as opposed to being a one-piece construction. The bomb is filled with 23 kg of TNT. | ||
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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The main body of the bomb is divided into 3 separate sections, the nose, the middle, and the tail section. The bomb is mostly painted in light grey | The main body of the bomb is divided into 3 separate sections, the nose, the middle, and the tail section. The bomb is mostly painted in light grey | ||
− | The nose is painted dark green, and on the very top of the nose is the nose fuse. Past the green is the start a thin red band that around to the opposite side of the bomb. | + | The nose is painted dark green, and on the very top of the nose is the nose fuse. Past the green is the start of a thin red band that around to the opposite side of the bomb. |
On top of the middle section is where the suspension lug is, and 3/4 into the middle section, a thick blue band can be seen, which goes around the whole bomb. The middle section is the second largest section of the Type 97. | On top of the middle section is where the suspension lug is, and 3/4 into the middle section, a thick blue band can be seen, which goes around the whole bomb. The middle section is the second largest section of the Type 97. | ||
− | The tail section of the Type 97 is the largest section, comprising of | + | The tail section of the Type 97 is the largest section, comprising of four metal fins that are above or below the red band. The fins are joined together by a single dark green box assembly tail, finishing the bomb. |
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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!''Frag. radius'' | !''Frag. radius'' | ||
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− | | | + | |▃ |
− | | | + | |[[AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M30A1]] |
− | | | + | |100 lb |
− | | | + | |24.5 kg |
− | | | + | |Amatol |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |79 mm |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |2.1 m |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |67.3 m |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |▂ |
− | | | + | |[[FAB-50 (50 kg)|FAB-50]] |
− | | | + | |64 kg |
− | | | + | |24 kg |
− | | | + | |TNT |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |79 mm |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |2.1 m |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |68.6 m |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |▀ |
− | | | + | |[[SC50JA (50 kg)|SC50JA]] |
− | | | + | |50 kg |
− | | | + | |25 kg |
− | | | + | |Fp.60/40 |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |80 mm |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |2.1 m |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |70.1 m |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |▄ |
|[[GP 50 (50 kg)]] | |[[GP 50 (50 kg)]] | ||
− | | | + | |59.3 kg |
− | | | + | |29.2 kg |
− | | | + | |Amatol |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |83 mm |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |2.4 m |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |78.3 m |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |▅ |
− | | | + | |[[Army Type 94 GPHE (50 kg)|Type 94 GPHE]] |
− | | | + | |50 kg |
− | | | + | |19.6 kg |
− | | | + | |TNT |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |74 mm |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |1.8 m |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |62.5 m |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |▄ |
− | | | + | |[[G.A.M.Mn 50 (50 kg)|G.A.M.Mn 50]] |
− | | | + | |50 kg |
− | | | + | |28.5 kg |
− | | | + | |M.Mn |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |82 mm |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |2.4 m |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |77.1 m |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |▄ |
− | | | + | |[[D.T. No.2 (50 kg)|D.T. No.2]] |
− | | | + | |55.7 kg |
− | | | + | |19.9 kg |
− | | | + | |TNT |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |73 mm |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |2.1 m |
− | | style="text-align:right;" | | + | | style="text-align:right;" |67.4 m |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | The Navy Type 97 is best used for ground attacking lightly | + | The Navy Type 97 is best used for ground attacking lightly armoured targets such as armoured cars and mobile AAA. It is also advisable to use them against light tanks and howitzers/artillery guns, as well as static AAA. It can also easily destroy landing craft and gunboats. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * Can be equipped by most Japanese aircraft to perform low level ground attack | + | * Can be equipped by most Japanese aircraft to perform low-level ground attack |
− | * | + | * Lightweight and can multiple can be equipped at one time |
− | * Highly effective against mobile AAA and | + | * Highly effective against mobile AAA and armoured cars |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Individually weak | * Individually weak | ||
* Less effective against hardened targets and bases | * Less effective against hardened targets and bases | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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− | + | File:A B7A2 dropping its payload of Type 97 bombs.png|A [[B7A2]] dropping its payload of '''Navy Type 97''' bombs. | |
+ | File:A6M3 with two Navy Type 97 bombs.png|An [[A6M3]] with a Type 97 bomb mounted on each wing. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 12:51, 16 June 2020
Contents
Description
The Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg) is a Japanese general-purpose bomb. Japanese bombs are similar to Italian bombs in regards to construction as multiple components are either screwed, riveted or welded together as opposed to being a one-piece construction. The bomb is filled with 23 kg of TNT.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
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Fighters | |
A6M2 | A6M2 · ␗A6M2 · A6M2 mod. 11 · A6M2-N |
A6M3 | A6M3 · A6M3 mod. 22 · A6M3 mod. 22Ko |
A6M5 | A6M5 · A6M5 Ko · A6M5 otsu |
A7M | A7M1 (NK9H) · A7M2 |
J2M | J2M2 · J2M3 · J2M4 Kai · J2M5 · J2M5 |
J6K | J6K1 |
J7W | J7W1 |
N1K | N1K1-Ja · N1K1 · N1K2-J · N1K2-Ja |
Twin-engine fighters | J1N1 |
Bombers | B5N2 · B6N1 Model 11 · B6N2 Model 12 · B6N2a Model 12Ko · B7A2 |
D3A1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko · F1M2 · G4M1 · G5N1 · G8N1 · H6K4 · H8K2 · H8K3 |
General info
The main body of the bomb is divided into 3 separate sections, the nose, the middle, and the tail section. The bomb is mostly painted in light grey
The nose is painted dark green, and on the very top of the nose is the nose fuse. Past the green is the start of a thin red band that around to the opposite side of the bomb.
On top of the middle section is where the suspension lug is, and 3/4 into the middle section, a thick blue band can be seen, which goes around the whole bomb. The middle section is the second largest section of the Type 97.
The tail section of the Type 97 is the largest section, comprising of four metal fins that are above or below the red band. The fins are joined together by a single dark green box assembly tail, finishing the bomb.
Effective damage
Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)
Comparison with analogues
Comparable bombs to Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg) | |||||||
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Name | Mass | Explosive mass | Explosive | Armour Pen. | Destruction radius | Frag. radius | |
▃ | AN-M30A1 | 100 lb | 24.5 kg | Amatol | 79 mm | 2.1 m | 67.3 m |
▂ | FAB-50 | 64 kg | 24 kg | TNT | 79 mm | 2.1 m | 68.6 m |
▀ | SC50JA | 50 kg | 25 kg | Fp.60/40 | 80 mm | 2.1 m | 70.1 m |
▄ | GP 50 (50 kg) | 59.3 kg | 29.2 kg | Amatol | 83 mm | 2.4 m | 78.3 m |
▅ | Type 94 GPHE | 50 kg | 19.6 kg | TNT | 74 mm | 1.8 m | 62.5 m |
▄ | G.A.M.Mn 50 | 50 kg | 28.5 kg | M.Mn | 82 mm | 2.4 m | 77.1 m |
▄ | D.T. No.2 | 55.7 kg | 19.9 kg | TNT | 73 mm | 2.1 m | 67.4 m |
Usage in battles
The Navy Type 97 is best used for ground attacking lightly armoured targets such as armoured cars and mobile AAA. It is also advisable to use them against light tanks and howitzers/artillery guns, as well as static AAA. It can also easily destroy landing craft and gunboats.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Can be equipped by most Japanese aircraft to perform low-level ground attack
- Lightweight and can multiple can be equipped at one time
- Highly effective against mobile AAA and armoured cars
Cons:
- Individually weak
- Less effective against hardened targets and bases
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: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
.
Media
- Images
A B7A2 dropping its payload of Navy Type 97 bombs.
An A6M3 with a Type 97 bomb mounted on each wing.
See also
- General information on Japanese bombs descriptions, markings and construction.
- Army Type 94 GPHE (50 kg), the IJAAS's counterpart to the Navy Type 97.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
- other literature.