H.C Mk.I (12,000 lb)
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- 1 The H.C Mk.I (12,000lb) "Blockbuster bomb", not to be confused with the 12,000lb "Tall Boy" ground-penetrating "earthquake bomb", was added to War Thunder in update 2.25 Sky Guardians. The name "Blockbuster" was originally a term coined by the press and refered the bomb's explosive power which was enough to destroy an entire street or large building through the effect of blast in conjunction with incendiary bombs.[1]
- 2 General info
- 3 Usage in battles
- 4 History
- 5 Media
- 6 See also
- 7 External links
The H.C Mk.I (12,000lb) "Blockbuster bomb", not to be confused with the 12,000lb "Tall Boy" ground-penetrating "earthquake bomb", was added to War Thunder in update 2.25 Sky Guardians. The name "Blockbuster" was originally a term coined by the press and refered the bomb's explosive power which was enough to destroy an entire street or large building through the effect of blast in conjunction with incendiary bombs.[1]
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The Blockbuster family of bombs had espcially thin casings that allowed them to contain approximately three-quarters of their weight in explosive.[1]
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 5,740.7 kg (12,656lbs) |
| Explosive mass | 3,973.5 kg |
| Explosive type | Torpex |
| TNT equivalent | 6357.6 kg |
| HE max. penetration | 365 mm |
| Armour destruction radius | 114 m |
| Fragment dispersion radius | 374 m |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- Extremely large destruction radius
Cons:
- Significantly hinders flight performance
History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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