INERT Unfired Soviet PTAB2.5KO Fragmentation Bomblet. INERT Unfired Soviet PTAB2.5KO Fragmentation Bomblet. Antiques & Militaria

INERT Unfired Soviet PTAB2.5KO Fragmentation Bomblet. Sn 960 - O 960

This is a near mint INERT, Unfired Soviet PTAB2.5KO HE-FRAG (High Explosive-Fragmentation) steel fragmentation bomblet that is dispersed from a container carried by aircraft. This bomblet is an anti-tank/personal type with fragmentation rings to the external surface. There are 6 folding fins that deploy in flight and an arming propeller. PTAB translates to ‘Anti-tank aviation bomb. The air to ground fin stabilised fragmentation bomb was developed in the early 1950s and first introduced into service in April 1955. This fragmentation bomb is the Soviet PTAB2.5KO HE-FRAG (High Explosive Fragmentation) projectile which produced 75 splinters on detonation and was launched using dedicated rocket canisters,(ORO-57, ORO- 57K, UB-16-57 and UB-32 pods) holding 4 – 32 rockets. These canisters were fitted to standard bomb hardpoints on aircraft. Aircraft using this rocket were the MiG-15bis, MiG-17, Su-25 and the Mil 24 helicopter. This fragmentation bomb retains virtually all of its finish. The silver coloured fragmentation bomb is stencilled in black including S-5M over 3-77-406 over A-IX-2 over W-5MI. There is also a black square enclosing ET over M-16. It is also stamped in various places 3 KT 04 2DT. The bomb body is stencilled in black RSJ-G over 1-77-406 over 3-77-406. There are 2 small black stencils of KT over N-23 and one of KT over N-33. There are also various stampings consisting of T D H 3 77 123 KT. The rear stabilising fins are kept retracted over the rocket venturi by a tape transit sleeve and spring out when the sleeve is removed. The fins are stamped and stencilled. The venturi is stamped 3 77 173 . KT over 02 10 . The electric firing plug exits the rear of the venturi. Price includes UK delivery. Sn O 960

£395.00