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500 lb bomb replica - complete assembly.

THIS BOMB LOOKS SO REAL, IT FOOLS THE EXPERTS.

Gel Coated olive drab (ARMY GREEN) with 1" yellow stripes and black stenciling
Bomb includes: Body, fins, nose & tail plugs.

REPLICA WEIGHT: .............. 16-22 lbs.
DIAMETER:........................... 14 INCHES
OVERALL LENGTH: ............54 INCHES

The AN-M43 is our best attempt to reduce the price without compromising quality or altering the finished look. The difference: The M64 has removable fins that are held in place with a large nut. The M64 has several threaded aluminum CNC machined parts that are fixed to the bomb body. All the threads are universal and interchangeable with the real bombs. These are intended for museums or serious collectors. The M43 fin nut and fin retaining collar (the part that holds the fins to the bomb body) is one piece composite with the bomb body. The fins are preassembled and riveted in position and are not removable.

All Replica bombs are build from light weight composite materials and aluminum. Nose and tail fuse threads are identical with the genuine article and will accept nose and tail fuse. Metal fins are powder coated. Composite parts are color matched gelcoat which is more durable then paint. The gel coat used is UV stabilized and can handle prolonged exposure to harsh weather and from people poking and prodding.

THIS ITEM IS FOR DISPLAY ONLY - NOT FOR MOUNTING ON FLYING AIRSHOW AIRCRAFT

The AN-M43 was used in the first half of WWII. It contains 2 Army suspension lugs spaced at 14" and will mount on 14" bomb shackles. The AN-M64 was used in the later parts of WWII. It also has 2 Army suspension lugs spaced at 14" and a Single Navy dive bomber lug on the opposite side. The stenciling varies between the two models. Other then that the replicas are identical.

AN-M64/ AN-M43 Fun Facts
The standard color scheme employed on these bombs since 11 March 1942 has been an olive drab body with yellow bands to indicate the H.E. filler. The banding system for Amatol and TNT fillers is a one-inch yellow band at the nose, a one-inch yellow band at the tail of the bomb body, and a 1/4-inch dotted band at the center of gravity. It's explosive charge consisted of either 267 lbs of TNT, 262 lbs of Amatol, or 274 lbs of Composition B.
The AN-M64 Is a Cylindrical bomb with Nose and tail fuse and base plug. Equipped dual suspension lugs only.
The AN-M64A1 Is a Cylindrical bomb with Nose and tail fuse and differs from M30 by way of a tail adapter booster that locked into place. Allows for Single lug suspension. USAAF documentation listed target examples of: "Steel railroad bridges, subways, concrete docks, light cruisers, railways, light naval vessels, and a plethora of types of "soft" structures. It was deployed from both heavy bombing platforms, and from tactical aircraft. The minium safe drop altitude listed for the AN-M64 was 2500 feet. Arming wire used 82-3-234YA