Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This Para Frag is totally inert and deactivated following guidelines provided by the ATF. This example is offered in excellent condition with original markings and paint. It cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export.
The AN-M40 was quite unique in its design as a fragmentation bomb, particularly the fact that the weapon utilized a parachute in order to slow its descent and allow the aircraft dropping it to escape the harmful effects while at the same time being able to fly in low and achieve maximum accuracy. Notably, the AN-M40's standard fuse had the tendency to malfunction and thus turn the bomb into a dud, however the shear number of bombs that could be dropped at the same time meant that most attacks were extremely effective. This also counteracted the fact that each individual bomb had a relatively small explosive radius.
The bomb was most effective when attacking airfields as the fragments of the explosion would rip through aluminum air frames and kill any ground personnel present. The fuse on the AN-M40 was impact sensitive, though if it did not detonate immediately, was extremely sensitive to any further vibration. It should be noted that the designation, AN-M40 was only standardized by 1945, though the bomb had been in American usage long before then.
The Para Frag is in excellent condition and still retains almost all of the original paint and markings. The fuse located on the front is a fan type fuse and is marked as being a AN-M110A1 “Nose Bomb Fuse”.
This is a wonderful example that would be extremely difficult to upgrade from. Comes ready to display.
- This product is not available for international shipping.
- Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive devise, not available for export.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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