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4,000 lb High Capacity (HC) Bomb Family
The 4,000 lb high capacity (HC) were a family of World War Two (WW2)-era British high-capacity blast bombs, which may be referred to as Blockbusters or as Cookies. Overview The 4,000 lb HC bombs, which had a thin case and a high charge/weight ratio of ≈75%, were fitted with a nose attachment and a tail stabiliser. Known marks of the 4,000 lb HC bomb included: the Mk. I; Mk. II; Mk. III; Mk. IV; Mk. V; and the Mk. VI. Construction T...
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