armor-piercing bomb

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armor-piercing bomb [′är·mər ¦pirs·iŋ ′bäm]

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A missile, designed for dropping from aircraft, which is capable of penetrating the heaviest deck armor; also effective against reinforced-concrete structures; usually contains charge of explosive D, making up about 15% of the total weight.

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