Chapter 1 Info Flashcards
NOTE FOR GP BOMBS
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
Filler inside BLU series bomb ?
PBXN 109
difference of the BLU 126/B than the BLU 126/A
Amount of PBXN 109; it has 27lbs remainder is inert PBXN 109 stimulant.
MAU -182/ MAU 166
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
NOTE FOR DEXTER CLIPS
Dexter Saftey clips are used Vice Fahnestock clips unless otherwise specified
BSU-33/ Conical Fin Assembly
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
how many modes of operation are there for Conical fins
3
Retarded
Unretarded mode
In flight selection (most used)
BSU 85/B Air inflatable retarder specs
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
BSU 86/B
Used with Mk82/Blu111 and Bdu 45b
Connected with 8 set screws and used has a MAU 199/B as a spring arming wire
What makes a GBU bomb?
Mod has MAU 169, MAU 209, CCG or a weapon control unit WCU
GBU 12 f/b
Dual mode weapon that incorporates GPS
Has WGU 53/B vice MAU 169
What is the typical AFG composed of ?
FWD adapter, guidance fins(canards) and folding wing assembly and hardware for laser
GBU 10/12/16
Are Mk 80/ BLU 110/111/117
And GBU’s use AFG MXU 650 , 651, 667 depending on size
GBU 51/B and GBU 52/B
Are Blu 126 LOCO bombs
GBU 51/B
Has MAU 169, 209 as CCG’s or a wcu 10 and a MXU 650 afg
GBU 52/B
A dual mode LOCO bomb that’s uses the WGU 53/B vice the MAU 169, 209 or WCU 10
GBU 24
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
How many feet of concrete can the GBU 24’s penetrate through ?
4-6 ft
Does the the BLU 109 A/B have thermal coating ?
Yes and it can’t have more than 20
Mk 62 mine
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
Mk 63 Mine
Is essentially the same as the MK 62 Mine only that it’s a 1000lbs
The MK 65
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
What kind of explosive filler is in the MK 65 mine?
PBXN 103
