Chapter 1 Info

Question 1

NOTE FOR GP BOMBS

Answer 1

GP bombs have 2 suspension lugs.
The explosive filler of bomb is identified by yellow stenciled nomenclature on side and yellow bands
BLU 111 > MK 82 , BLU 110 > MK 83 and BLU 117 > MK 84

Question 2

Filler inside BLU series bomb ?

Answer 2

PBXN 109

Question 3

difference of the BLU 126/B than the BLU 126/A

Answer 3

Amount of PBXN 109; it has 27lbs remainder is inert PBXN 109 stimulant.

Question 4

MAU -182/ MAU 166

Answer 4

A swivel and ring assembly which permits a method for indirect rigging of GP bomb so that no arming wires remain hanging from bomb rack

Safety Fahnestock clips or dexter clips are attached at the end of Arming wires

Question 5

NOTE FOR DEXTER CLIPS

Answer 5

Dexter Saftey clips are used Vice Fahnestock clips unless otherwise specified

Question 6

BSU-33/ Conical Fin Assembly

Answer 6

A steel assembly, conical in shape.
Has 4 fins
Access covers are attached by quick release screws
There is a hole used to install arming wire for electrical tail fuzing

Question 7

how many modes of operation are there for Conical fins

Answer 7

3
Retarded
Unretarded mode
In flight selection (most used)

Question 8

BSU 85/B Air inflatable retarder specs

Answer 8

Attaches to the MK 83/BLU 110 GP bomb. Designed for low altitudes. Has unretard or retard modes.
Held by 8 set setscrews
4 fins (X shaped) wedges installed provide stabilizing spin
Shelf life is 20 yrs

Question 9

BSU 86/B

Answer 9

Used with Mk82/Blu111 and Bdu 45b

Connected with 8 set screws and used has a MAU 199/B as a spring arming wire

Question 10

What makes a GBU bomb?

Answer 10

Mod has MAU 169, MAU 209, CCG or a weapon control unit WCU

Question 11

GBU 12 f/b

Answer 11

Dual mode weapon that incorporates GPS

Has WGU 53/B vice MAU 169

Question 12

What is the typical AFG composed of ?

Answer 12

FWD adapter, guidance fins(canards) and folding wing assembly and hardware for laser

Question 13

GBU 10/12/16

Answer 13

Are Mk 80/ BLU 110/111/117

And GBU’s use AFG MXU 650 , 651, 667 depending on size

Question 14

GBU 51/B and GBU 52/B

Answer 14

Are Blu 126 LOCO bombs

Question 15

GBU 51/B

Answer 15

Has MAU 169, 209 as CCG’s or a wcu 10 and a MXU 650 afg

Question 16

GBU 52/B

Answer 16

A dual mode LOCO bomb that’s uses the WGU 53/B vice the MAU 169, 209 or WCU 10

Question 17

GBU 24

Answer 17

GBU 24 series or Paveway III Is a converted BLU 109 A/B  or a 116 A/B 2000 lb class bomb 
Designated as HTP’s

Question 18

How many feet of concrete can the GBU 24’s penetrate through ?

Answer 18

4-6 ft

Question 19

Does the the BLU 109 A/B have thermal coating ?

Answer 19

Yes and it can’t have more than 20

Question 20

Mk 62 mine

Answer 20

Is a MK 82/BLU 111 with a MK 130 mod 1, a MK 32 arming device, Mk 59 booster charge and a MK 57 target detecting devise

Question 21

Mk 63 Mine

Answer 21

Is essentially the same as the MK 62 Mine only that it’s a 1000lbs

Question 22

The MK 65

Answer 22

Is a 2000 pound air craft laid, all modular, influence actuated, bottom mines. Has MK 45 safety device, Mk 65 mine case, MK 57 TDD AND A MK 7 tail assembly

Question 23

What kind of explosive filler is in the MK 65 mine?

Answer 23

PBXN 103