Thesaurus Term/Concept: BOUNCING BOMB
| Identifier | 143024 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A cylindrical bomb, designed by Barnes Wallis in 1941, containing hydrostatic pistols measuring water pressure for detonation at a depth of 30 feet. Dropped whilst fast revolving at a height of 60 feet at 240-250 mph to maximise the bouncing effect. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | BOUNCING BOMB (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD) |
| Find Type | BOUNCING BOMB (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD) |