Bomb, Fuzes and Associated Components

Question 1

What publications are used for Aircraft Bombs, Fuzes and Associated Components?

Answer 1

NAVAIR 11-5A-17, and Airborne Bomb and Rocket Fuze Manual, NAVAIR 11-1F-2

Question 2

Note

Answer 2

The MK 122 Mod 0 arming safety switch must be installed and removed in a RADHAZ-free environment.

Question 3

The GP bombs currently in use are the GP MK 80/BLU 100 (series).

Answer 3

• BLU-110 (GBU-10) replaces the MK 83 bomb
• BLU-111 (GBU-12) replaces the MK 82 bomb (BDU-45)
• BLU-117 (GBU-16) replaces the MK 84 bomb (The BLU-117 C/B utilizes AFX-795 as an explosive filler).
• BLU- 126/B Low-Collateral Damage Bomb (LOCO) (GBU-51/B and GBU-52/B) is identical to the BLU 111 A/B with the exception of the amount of PBXN-109 explosive filler. The aft end of the bomb is filled with approximately 27 pounds of PBXN 109; the remainder of the bomb is filled with PBXN-109 inert stimulant.

Question 4

What publication is used for Airborne Weapons Packing/Handling/Stowage?

Answer 4

NAVAIR 11-120A-1.1

Question 5

Note

Answer 5

• High Drag = Retarded

* Low Drag = Unrtarded/ Nonretarded/ Conical