500 kg SC500K bomb
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Description
This bomb is very typical for the German tech tree. It’s seen everywhere. It’s on fighters and bombers. If you play against Germany, you will most likely see this bomb.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
| Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Fw 190 A-5/U2 · Fw 190 D-9 · Fw 190 D-12 · Fw 190 D-13 · Fw 190 F-8 |
| Twin-engine fighters | |
| Bf 110 | Bf 110 C-7 · Bf 110 F-2 · Bf 110 G-2 · Bf 110 G-4 · ◐Bf 110 G-4 |
| Do 335 | Do 335 A-1 · Do 335 B-2 |
| Me 410 | Me 410 A-1 · Me 410 B-1 |
| Jet fighters | Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-2a |
| Bombers | |
| Do 217 | Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1 |
| Fw 200 | Fw 200 C-1 |
| He 177 | He 177 A-5 |
| Ju 87 | Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 87 R-2 |
| Ju 88 | Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 |
| Ju 188 | Ju 188 A-2 |
| Ju 288 | Ju 288 C |
| Me 264 | Me 264 |
| Jet bombers | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
General info
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 500 kg |
| Explosive mass | 260 kg |
| Explosive type | Fp.60/40 |
| TNT equivalent | 260 kg |
| HE max penetration | 116 mm |
| Destruction radius | 11 m |
| Fragment dispersion radius | 143 m |
Effective damage
On maps where you can destroy airfields, 3 bombs will be enough for 1 base. On maps that have respawning bases, 6 bombs will be enough for 1 base. The bomb is also good for killing tanks in ground battles. Note: the amount of bombs given here is for Realistic game mode only.
Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
This bomb can be used against anything. Airfields, bases and CAS (Close Air Support). The bomb is very good and easy to aim.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Easy to aim
- Is in almost any German plane
Cons:
- You don’t get it before late rank 2
History
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Media
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See also
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