POUND MK 81, 500 POUND MK 82, 1,000 POUND MK 83, AND 2,000 POUND MK 84 |
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Description: |
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The MK 80 series bombs were designed as replacements for the old style general purpose (GP) bombs which had difficulties when used on high speed aircraft. These bombs consist of a steel casing with three inch diameter fuze wells in the nose and tail, These fuze wells are connected by internal plumbing to a charging well located between the lugs ofthe bomb. Bomb length given is for bomb bodies without find. 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 and any other bomb fuze designed for old series GP bombs. |
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Functioning: |
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Data Source: |
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TM 9-1325-200 |
Munitions Tech Data Sheet: |
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2000POUND_MK84.pdf |