Bombs , Fuzes And Associated Components

Question 0

What means is used to initiate an electrical fuze

Answer 0

Electrical impulse

Question 1

What is the time or number of arming vane revolutions needed for the firing train to align after a bomb is released

Answer 1

Arming time

Question 2

What mechanical time fuze is used with dispenser weapons

Answer 2

MK 339 Mod 1

Question 3

The primary and option functioning delay of the MK 339 fuze is set at the factory. What means can be used to change the settings for tactical requirements

Answer 3

By adjusting the primary and option time setting dials

Question 4

How can you tell if the MK 339 fuze has shifted from the primary to the option delay

Answer 4

By checking the time setting observation window of the fuze

Question 5

An FMU-143/B tail fuze is used with which weapon

Answer 5

GBU-24B/B

Question 6

What electronic bomb fuze is used in MK 80/BLU 100 (series) general purpose bombs—including laser guided bombs

Answer 6

FMU-139

Question 7

What electronic bomb fuze is used for retarded delivery of the MK 80/BLU 100 (series) bomb

Answer 7

FMU-139

Question 8

What type of bomb is used in most routine bomb operations

Answer 8

General purpose (GP) bombs—currently the MK 80/BLU 100 (series)

Question 9

Identification of BLU-110/111/117A/B bomb loaded with PBXN-109 can be made by the stencil on the bomb body (front and rear) and by what other means

Answer 9

Three yellow bands on the nose

Question 10

A bomb body is shipped with a plastic plug installed in the nose and tail fuze wells to prevent what occurrence

Answer 10

Damage to the internal threads ms moisture from entering the fuze

Question 11

When shipping bombs , what type of pallet is used

Answer 11

Metal

Question 12

When shipping , what factor determines the number of bombs that are loaded on each metal pallet

Answer 12

The size of the bombs

Question 13

Arming wire assemblies are used for what purpose

Answer 13

Actuate the fin assembly

Question 14

Premature or accidental withdrawal of an arming wire from a component is prevented by the installation of which of the following devices

Answer 14

Plastic retainers

Question 15

A conical fin assembly is attached to the aft end of a bomb body by what means

Answer 15

Setscrews

Question 16

What bomb fin is used with the MK-82/BLU-111 to provide a retarded (high drag) bomb delivery for the aircraft

Answer 16

BSU-86

Question 17

What general-purpose bomb , if any , is used with the BSU-85/B Air inflatable retarder

Answer 17

MK 83/BLU-110

Question 18

How do laser guided bombs detect a target

Answer 18

Laser beam illumination

Question 19

What location is the wing assembly mounted on the Guided Bomb Units

Answer 19

The aft end of the bomb body

Question 20

The computer control group (CCG) of a laser guidance kit is used for what purpose

Answer 20

To detect laser illuminated targets and to provide an attachment point for the guidance fins

Question 21

What modification kit is used to convert GP bombs into mines

Answer 21

Bomb/Mine conversion Kit MK 130 Mod 1

Question 22

What bomb body , if any , is used to make the MK 63 mine

Answer 22

MK 83/BLU111

Question 23

What is the purpose of the MK 339 Mod 1 mechanical time fuze

Answer 23

Initiate the linear shaped charges in the cargo section wall

Question 24

What are the components of the MK 118 Mod 0 and Mod 1 antitank bombs

Answer 24

MK 1 Mod 0 fuzing
Shaped charge warhead
Fixed stabilizing fins

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of practice bombs

Answer 25

Provide safety when training new or inexperienced pilots and ground-handling crews

Question 26

What type of ammunition causes the most injuries to personnel

Answer 26

Practice bombs