AO-25M-1 (25 kg)
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Description
The 25 kg AO-25M-1 is a Soviet air-dropped bomb.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
- IL-2 (1941)
- IL-2 (1942)
- IL-2 M-82
- IL-2M type 3
- IL-2M "Avenger"
- IL-2M (1943)
- Su-6
- Su-6 (AM-42)
- Su-6 (M-71F)
General info
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 25 kg |
| Explosive mass | 3.7 kg |
| Explosive type | TNT |
| HE max penetration | 37 mm |
| Fragment dispersion radius | 29 m |
With and explosive mass of only 3.7 kg with a maximum penetration of 37 mm, making it almost unfit against medium and heavy tanks, unless dropped accurately upon the tank or in cluster. Its low explosive mass and penetration means it is best used for bombing light targets like SPAAs and light tanks.
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
It can be used against SPAAs, artillery positions, MG nests, or armoured cars. Its low explosive mass and penetration make it useless against most armoured targets and bases.
Pros and cons
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Pros:
- Very light and available to carry in relatively large quantities
- Good for destroying light targets like SPAAs
Cons:
- It has a tiny explosive filler, meaning it is useless for bombing enemy bases
- It has a maximum penetration of 37 mm, making it near useless against medium and heavy tanks
History
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See also
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