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18 February 2008, 05:28 AM
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How much weighed (really) a Cooper bomb?
I read disagreeing sources: some speaking of 20 lbs, other of 25 lbs, like genuine drawing which follows (from national maritime museum in UK):
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18 February 2008, 11:52 PM
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What?
Confused?
 Embarassed?  Unsure?  Cool?  GB
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19 February 2008, 02:17 PM
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Hi Greybeard,
The confusion on the Cooper's weight comes from the fact that the bomb's case weight was 20 lbs., but when loaded with explosive and a fuse (less the protective cap) came to approximately 25 lbs.. The bomb was an assembly of component parts. Btw, the bomb carrier used for the Cooper is called the "20 lb. Carrier", and could also drop 20 lb. "Hales", "R.L", and "Incendiary Carcass" bombs too.  
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20 February 2008, 05:00 AM
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Thanks, FlyXwire. Very clarifying answer!
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