Viekers Bomb

An aircraft bomb provided with a safety device that prevents premature or accidental explosion. Ttie firing charge is held remote from the explosive charge until after the launching, and means are provided to cause the bomb to explode at a previously determined distance from the ground or the target. The bomb is fitted with a pilot consisting of a metallic ma which is suspended from the body of the bomb by a chain or wire. In another type, the ma of the pilot is composed of a cartridge with its percu ion fuse and cap, and a fuse takes the cord … Viekers Machine Gun. —the A place light of machine gun of.308 inch caliber, and weighing 28% pounds including the muzzle attachment. With the barrel casing full of water, the weight is increased to 38% pounds. The gun is worked by the force of explosion and the fusee spring.