Types
The Japanese navy produced a large number of different types of bombs, these were sub-divided into three main categories:
- Land bombs - for use against land targets. They were normally not produced to a high standard consisting of a simple cylindrical case, riveted or welded to a cast steel nose.
- Ordinary bombs - for use against ships. They were produced in general purpose and semi-armour piercing types. They were of higher quality and generally had a smooth machined case
- Special bombs - for various purposes.
Read more about this topic: List Of Japanese World War II Navy Bombs
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