U.S. BOMB, PRACTICE, 1,000-LB, MK 83 |
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Filler and Weight | |||
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Body and Overall Weight | |||
, 453.60 kg (1000 lbs) | |||
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Type of Round, DODIC | |||
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Description: |
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The Mks 81 through Mk 84 concrete- or sand-filled bombs are painted blue or olive drab, with white or black markings. Bombs fitted with a signal charge will have a brown or yellow band no wider than 76 millimeters (3.00 inches) circumscribed near the nose of the bomb. However, explosive-loaded practice bombs may be found without markings or color band indicating the explosive content. |
Use: |
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The Mks 81 through 84 concrete or sand-filled practice bombs are used to train pilots in delivery techniques. These bombs normally do not contain an explosive filler or spotting charge. Explosive-loaded practice bombs have been found; therefore, all Mk 81 through Mk 84 concrete and sand-filled bombs should be treated as suspect. These bombs may contain live internal fuzes with boosters, live external fuzes and adapter-boosters, or a spotting charge adapter with a signal cartridge installed. They are all designed to function on impact, producing blast and fragmentation or a puff of white smoke. |
Functioning: |
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Munition Components: |
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Data Source: |
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Munitions Tech Data Sheet: |
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MK83Practice.pdf |