What does DB stand for?

Depth Bomb

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Samples in periodicals archive:

30-caliber machine guns and up to 1,000 pounds of depth bombs, still gave useful service.

Coast guardian

The Times of India reported the P-8I will be equipped with torpedoes, depth bombs and Harpoon missiles.

India: Boeing s P-8I deal with India set to roll

In 1959, VS-21's inventory of S2F-1S1 (S-2F) versions, which featured improved sensors, was augmented with several S2F-2 (S-2C) versions, which featured a weapons bay large enough to carry a nuclear depth bomb.

VS-21 Redtails deactivated

With their hovering ability, blimps were thought ideal for dropping depth bombs on targets.

Then and now: NAS Hitchcock, Texas

Arkin said that from 12 to 24 non-nuclear depth bombs, used in antisubmarine warfare, were stored at Guantanamo from December 1961 until about September 1963.

MANY COUNTRIES UNAWARE THEY HELD U.S.'S COLD WAR NUKES

The submarines were the aggressor," the press service said, adding that surface vessels had rehearsed search-and-destroy operations with torpedoes and depth bombs.

Russia: Russias Pacific Fleet completes anti-submarine drills