Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category.
01 / Overview
230 pound bomb
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS · WORLD WAR II
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Munition TypeGeneral Purpose Bomb
- Total Weight104 kg
- Length0.86 m
- Diameter203 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance1MOD.1
- GuidedNo
▣Warhead & Effect1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler Weight45 kg
◇Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler Weight45 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1942Production started
84
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS RANKING General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
77GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS11WORLD WAR II · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS367UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS40PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose (Iron) Bombscategory.
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