Bomb tactics Toss bombing
1 bomb tactics 1.1 pop-up 1.2 level toss 1.3 dive toss 1.4 over-the-shoulder bomb tactics pop-up in pop-up bombing, pilot approaches low altitude in level flight, , on cues computer pulls @ last moment release bomb. release occurs between 20° , 75° above horizontal, causing bomb tossed upward , forward, underarm throw of ball. level toss although pop-up bombing characterized low-level approach, same technique of toss starting level flight can used @ altitude when not desirable overfly target. additional altitude @ release gives bomb additional time of flight , range, @ cost (in case of unguided munitions) of accuracy due windage , increased effect of slight deviation in flight path. dive toss the dive-toss delivery technique first toss bombing method developed after wwii @ navy s rocket development center @ inyokern, california in 1947 method attack heavily defended targets without unduly endangering attacking aircraft. although toss bombing might seem direct opposite dive bombing,...