Tallboy
The British Tallboy, introduced in 1944, was a deep-penetration earthquake bomb featuring offset fins that induced a stabilizing spin during its descent. Key figures: weight 5,400 kg, warhead 2,360 kg. In service with 1 country — United Kingdom.
| Warhead | Torpex |
| Warhead weight | 2360 kg (5,203 lb) |
| Diameter | 965 mm (38.0 in) |
| Length | 6,400 mm (252.0 in) |
| Weight | 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) |
| Max. speed | 1,210 km/h (Mach 1.2) |
Description
The Tallboy is a British earthquake bomb developed during World War II. It entered service in 1944 and is currently retired.
The weapon utilizes a Torpex warhead. It is designed to function as an earthquake bomb, capable of penetrating concrete and creating craters. The delivery method relies on a gravity drop to reach high velocity before impact.
The United Kingdom operated the system during World War II. Combat use included the sinking of the Tirpitz. The weapon was produced in quantity for British operations.
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