1/32 AN-M65A1 1000-lb General Purpose Bomb – Set of 2
Designed and 3D printed in-house by MPM Hobbies, this set of two 1/32 scale AN-M65A1 1000-lb general purpose bombs delivers accurate WWII and Korean War-era ordnance detail for heavy bomber aircraft models.
Key Features
- In-house designed and 3D printed resin by MPM Hobbies
- Scale: 1/32
- Set of 2 bombs
- Depicts the AN-M65A1 1000-lb general purpose high explosive bomb
- Cylindrical casing with ogival nose, tapered aft end, and box-type fin assembly
- Olive drab finish with yellow color bands and black stenciled nomenclature
- Compatible with 1/32 scale WWII and Korean War heavy bomber kits
Historical Notes
The AN-M65A1 is a refined variant of the earlier AN-M65, featuring antiwithdrawal pins in the base plug and a lockable adapter-booster and fuze adapter. Approximately 50% of the bomb's complete weight is explosive filler. Double suspension lugs are welded 14 inches apart, with a single lug on the opposite side.
The earlier AN-M65 carries a slightly higher explosive charge ratio (53%) compared to the AN-M65A1 (50%). The AN-M44, an earlier 1000-lb GP model, uses an Adapter-Booster M102 accepting only 1-1/2 inch diameter thread fuzes.
For additional historical reference, see: US Bomb, 1000 lb GP, AN-M44, AN-M65, AN-M65A1 (bulletpicker.com)