| Accession Number | REL48025 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1916-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German 12.5 kg P.u.W. aerial bomb
Description
German 12.5 kg P.u.W. aerial bomb. The bomb is made from high grade steel and is painted light blue. The tail consists of four stabilising fins. Fuse missing.
History / Summary
The P.u.W 12.5 kilogram aircraft bomb (Pruefanstalt und Werft der Fliegertruppe) was the smallest of the family of P.u.W. bombs developed for the German airforce in 1916. The P.u.W family of bombs was unique in that high grade steel was used for the bomb casing and it was one of the first bombs developed that incorporated aerodynamic design in its construction. Approximately 2,000 P.u.W. 12.5 kg bombs were made for the German Air Force.