AERIAL SPRAYS

a. Spray Apparatus
(1) Nebelgert V.200. -- This spray apparatus, suitable for use with either smoke
or gas, is reported to approximate a 250 kg (550 lb) bomb in size and weight. It
s capacity is stated to be 25 gallons of smoke liquid or vesicant gas. At 200 mp
h a strip about 660 yards in length may be contaminated during the emission peri
od of six to seven seconds. (Note: This apparatus has previously been reported a
s having a capacity of 44 gallons).
(2) Nebelgert S.300. -- A larger apparatus than the V.200, the S.300, while inten
ded primarily for the laying of smoke screens, presumably may be used for sprayi
ng vesicant gases. It is pressure operated and consists of a cylindrical 60-gall
on tank, magnetic control valves and an emission pipe. The emission is operated
electrically from a switch-box near the observer's seat and can be interrupted a
t will. In the Dornier 217-E-1, it is carried in the bomb stowage compartment wh
ere it may be jettisoned at any time.
A German document states that a minimum altitude of 30 meters (100 feet) is nece
ssary for cloud emission.
A number of reports mention experiments conducted at Weiner Neustadt, 30 miles s
outh of Vienna, with gas spray apparatus installed in the Dornier 217 airplane.
Other reports state that a squadron of Dorniers is equipped for gas spray and th
at such equipment might be installed on other types of airplanes, especially the
Heinkel 111.
(3) Chema Fuma L.90 and L.190. -- Two types of gravity-operated spray apparatus,
developed by the Czech firm of Chema, are available to the enemy. These may be
used either for gas or smoke by a simple change of nozzles and the size chosen p
robably depends upon the speed of the airplane. Their general characteristics ar
e as follows:
Fuma L.90 Fuma L.190
Capacity 90 liters (23.8 gallons) 190 liters (50.2
gallons)
Weight empty 97 pounds 132 pounds
Weight charged (smoke liquid) 440 pounds 880 pounds
It is reported that about 1,000 of these spray apparatus had been produced at th
e time the Germans occupied Czechoslovakia, in addition, that these apparatus ha
ve previously been reported as having capacities of 20 and 42 gallons, respectiv
ely.
b. Miscellaneous
During 1941, a report from a source usually considered reliable, mentions a Mess
erschmitt with motors cut off, capable of gliding some 200 kilometers (124 miles
) from a height of 20,000 feet. It is stated that the plane is equipped with res
ervoirs definitely designed to hold mustard gas. The reservoirs are equipped wit
h spraying devices and the plane's motors are utilized to keep the mustard gas i
n the reservoirs under pressure.
One type of German apparatus for spraying toxic gases from aircraft is reported
to hold 200 kg (440 lbs) of mustard gas. When functioned at a height of 75 to 80
feet, it contaminates a strip 2,500 feet long by 65 feet wide to an average den
sity of 100 grams per square meter.
GAS BOMBS
Marked attention has been given by the Germans to aerial gas bombs. The figures
given below probably indicate the size rather than the weight of the bomb. Gas b
ombs may be lighter than HE bombs of the same size.
(1) 10-kg (22 lb) K.C.* 10 (or GC10), chemical shrapnel bomb. -- This is primari
ly an antiersonnel bomb, in which a small amount of toxic smoke agent may be inc
orporated. It is similar in appearance to the S.C.** 10-kg antipersonnel bomb an
d probably has the same type of mechanical nose impact fuse. In addition to the
chemical effect within a radius of about 22 yards from point of impact, the spli
nters are effective up to 45 yards.
Arsenic filling
Blue cross
(2) 50-kg (110 lb) K.C. 50 (or GC50), mustard gas bomb. -- This bomb is about th
e same size as the S.C. 50-kg HE bomb. Equipped with a highly sensitive electric
al impact fuse, and an area of about 22 yards radius from point of burst is cont
aminated. It is provided with a small burster for ground contamination and with
a larger burster for personnel effect.
large bursting charge for anti personnel effect
Mustard gas
(3) 250-kg (552 lb) K.C. 250, mustard gas bomb. -- With a time fuse to operate w
hen within several hundred feet of the ground, this bomb will contaminate an are
a of 5,000 to 6,000 square yards. It is about the same size as the S.C. 250-kg H
E bomb. Time fuse set to function 330ft above the ground.
Mustard gas
Green cross with a choking gas filling.
The C250 (Flam.) incendiary bomb case may be used as the gas container.
(4) 1000-kg (2,204 lb) K.C. 1000, gas bomb. -- Phosgene or other lung gases are
likely to be used in this bomb. There may be an impact fuse and small bursting c
harge, or the bomb may be designed to break upon impact.
NC50 smoke bomb
field gray body with white nose
4 white vertical stripes or 2 white bands painted on teh body.
Overall length 2ft 7 in.
NC50W
for use on water
filed grayu or silver body with yellow nose.
4 yellow \vertical stripes may appear on teh body.
length 3ft 7in and diameter 7 3/4 in.
NC250S
similar to teh Flamm C250
silver with a white band and NC250 painted between teh filling plug and suspensi
on socket.
Nose white, tail Olive drab.
There are 2 sizes of this bomb, one weighting 242 lbs and the other 418lbs.
Spray Tanks:
SN40
Aircraft He60
Weight (lbs)
Empty 114 (51.7 kg)
Filling 282 (128 kg)
Total 396 (179.6 kg)
Filling (Gals) 17 (64.3 l)
Smoke cloud
Height 130-165ft
Length about 2 miles
Time 1 minute
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills: 2
SN50
Aircraft He114
Weight (lbs)
Empty 55 (25 kg)
Filling 220 (99.8 kg)
Total 275 (124.7 kg)
Filling (Gals) 13 (49.2 l)
Smoke cloud
Height 130-165
Length 1.5 miles
Time 3/4 minutes
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills: 2 1/3
Fuma L90
Aircraft
Weight (lbs)
Empty 97 (44 kg)
Filling 342 (155.1 kg)
Total 440 (199.6 kg)
Filling (Gals) 23.8 (90.1 l)
Smoke cloud
Height
Length
Time
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills:
S125
pressure operated
Aircraft
Weight (lbs)
Empty
Filling
Total
Filling (Gals) 10.5 (39.7 l)
Smoke cloud
Height
Length 1.9 miles
Time
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills:
Fuma L190
Aircraft
Weight (lbs)
Empty 132 (59.9 kg)
Filling 748 (339.3 kg)
Total 880 (399.2 kg)
Filling (Gals) 50.2 (190 l)
Smoke cloud
Height
Length
Time
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills:
S200V or S200VI
pressure operated
He59 (up to 3 tanks adjacent PVC 905)
Weight (lbs)
Empty 139 (17.7 kg)
Filling 660 (299.4 kg)
Total 799 (362 kg)
Filling (Gals) 39 (147.6 l)
Smoke cloud
Height 130-165
Length 5-6 miles
Time 3 minutes
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills: 4/5
S200VI
pressure operated
He 45 (1 tank MRC 250) and Hs126 (1 tank EHVC500)
[Bombenabwurfgert EHVC 500/VIII]
Weight (lbs)
Empty 139 (17.7 kg)
Filling 418 (189.6 kg)
Total 557 (252 kg)
Filling (Gals) 25 (94.6 l)
Smoke cloud
Height 130-165 ft
Length about 4 miles
Time 2 minutes
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills: 1 1/4
S300
pressure operated
He111 H4 (2 tanks PVC 1006L) Do212 (3 tanks bomb bay) He 115 (1 tank PVC 1006A)
Weight (lbs)
Empty 286
Filling 1100
Total 1386
Filling (Gals) 65 (246 l)
Smoke cloud
Height 130-165ft
Length 9-11 miles
Time 3 minutes
1 barrel (31 gals) of smoke fills: 1/2

S250
gravity operated
S500 (modelled on the Russian WAP 500)
gravity operated
S500A (modelled on the Russian WAP 500)
gravity operated

Nebelgerat V200 - This spray apparatus suitable for use with either smoke or gas
is reported to approximate a 250kg bomb in size and weight. Its capacity is sta
ted to be 25 gallons of smoke liquid or vesicant gas. At 200mph a strip of about
660 yards in length may be contaminated during the emission period of 6 to 7 se
conds. Note: this apparatus has been previouslu reported as having a capacity of
44 gallons.
Nebelgerat S300 - a larger apparatus than the V200, teh S300 hile intended prima
rily for laying smoke screens, presumably may be used for spraying vesicant gase
s. It is pressure opearted and consists of a cylindrical 60 gallons tank, magnet
ic control valves and an emission pipe. The emission is operated electrically fo
rm a switch box near teh observer's seat and can eb interrupted at will, In the
Do217E1, it is carried in the bomb stowage compartment whe it may eb jettisonned
at any time. A Germ,an document states a minimum altitude of 30 meter (100 ft)
is necessary for cloud emission.
Chema Fuma L90 and L190/ Two types of gravity operated spray apparatus, developp
ed by the Czech firm of Chema, are available to teh enemy. These may be used for
gas or smoke by a simple change of nozzles and the size chosen depends upon the
pseed of teh airplane. Their general characteristics are as follows:
Capacity: L90 90liters (23.8 gallons) L190 190 liters (50.2 gallons)
Weight empty L90 97 lbs L190 132 lbs
Weight charged (smoke liquid) L90 440lbs L190 880lbs
About 1000 of these spray apparatus had been produced by the rime the Germans oc
cupied Czechoslovakia. Note that these apparatus have been previously reported a
s having capacities of 20 and 42 gallons respectively.
gas bombs:
10kg KC10 similar in appearance to SC10. In addition to chemical effect within a
radius of 22 yards, splinter are effective up to 45 yards.
50kg KC50. Similar in appearance to SC50. 22 yards radius contamination.
250kg KC250. Similar in appearance to SC250. 5000 to 6000 square yards contamina
tion.
1000kg KC 1000.

The Hs126 could be fitted with a S200 smoke generator pod (version with the poin
ted rear fairing on teh V3 prototype photo) to lay a smoke screen. The streamlin
ed pod had an empty weight of 55kg and a full weight of 385kg. It was attached t
o the external bomb rack, Its top surface was flush with teh bottom surface of t
eh fuselage.
A container with falres was fitted to teh port side of the observer's cockpit. T
hese were released with a cable.
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