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BOMB, LOW DRAG, GENERAL PURPOSE,MK 81, 250 POUND,MK 82, 500 POUND,MK 83, 1000 POUND,MK 84, 2000 POUND |
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| Tritonal or H6, | |||
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| Steel casing with three-inch diameter fuze wells nose and tail., 260 lbs | |||
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| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
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| Description: |
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| The Mk 80 series bombs were designed as replacements for the old style GP bombs that had difficulties when used on high-speed aircraft. These bombs consist of a steel casing with three-inch diameter fuze wells nose and tail. These fuze wells are connected by internal plumbing to a charging well located between the lugs of the bomb. Bomb length given is for bomb body without fins. Various fin assemblies have been designed for this series of bombs depending on mission. This bomb may be fuzed with any three-inch bomb fuze or with adapter any other bomb fuze designed for old series GP bombs. |
| Use: |
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| The MK 80 series general purpose (GP) bombs are used to defeat surface taregts and ebemy personnel. |
| Functioning: |
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| Munition Components: |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 9-1325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components, dated April 1966 |
| Munitions Tech Data Sheet: |
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| BOMB-LOW-DRAG-GENERAL.pdf |
