Bombs for the Indian Army and Air Force, for field operations, in Delhi

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DefExpo India attracts visitors from all over the world at Pragati Maidan in Delhi. Bomb HE A/C 1000 LBS : The Bomb HE 1000 LB is made of Cast Steel construction open at both ends. The Bomb body is filled with high explosive. The nose opening is closed by an exploder container. The rear end of the body is under cut internally, to form a lip in which are out two diametrically opposite slots. An internally threaded end ring is passed slide ways through the slots, and then secured to the underside of the lip by four screws which pass through the lip into the end ring. The rear opening of the body is closed by filling plug which is screwed into the end ring. The rear end of the body has an annular groove to accept the securing screws of either a tall unit or a transit base. The nose exploder c