H.C. Mk.II (4,000 lb)
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Description
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Vehicles equipped with this weapon
- Canberra B Mk 2
- Lancaster B Mk I
- Lancaster B Mk III
- Wellington Mk Ic
- Wellington Mk Ic/L
- Wellington Mk III
- Wellington Mk X
General info
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 1,782.6 kg (3,930 lbs) |
| Explosive mass | 1,339 kg |
| Explosive type | Amatol |
| TNT equivalent | 1,339 kg |
| HE max penetration | 178 mm |
| Armour destruction radius | 39 m |
| Fragment dispersion radius | 251 m |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
Air battles
The 4,000 lb "cookie" bomb is best used to destroy bases. In later appearances of this weapon such as the Lancaster, it can destroy a normal base but may struggle on maps with respawning bases. It can be used for airfield bombing although multiple bombs will be required. It can also be used to bomb vehicle columns although this is not advised unless at low altitude to assure a direct hit.
Ground battles
This bomb can be used for the large scale destruction of clustered armoured targets. If used at its lowest BR, it will face mostly light vehicles, increasing its potency.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Large explosive radius
- Effective against armoured targets
Cons:
- Significantly hinders flight performance
- Only 1 or 2 bombs per bomber
History
in the late 1930s, the RAF found itself without a proper heavy bomb because at the time they had only small bombs up to and around 1000lb. At this point Vickers were developing a 1800lb bomb for use *note: expand during future edits
Extensive aerodynamic streamlining was dispensed with since these bombs were carried internally. As already mentioned the 4,000 lb ‘Block Buster’ or ‘Cookie’ was a very effective weapon in this class and after its introduction rapidly became a mainstay of Bomber Command.
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See also
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