US / ALLIED MK-82

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MK-82

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General Info:
Type = Low Drag General Purpose Origin = U.S.A.
Manufacture = Nad Crane IOC = 1950s
Guidance = Ballistic
Platforms = A-10A, B-1B, B-2, B-52, F-4G, F-15A-E, F-16A-D, F-111D-F, F-117A

Performance:
Range = Gravity bomb
Lethal Radius = 750ft
Min Release Alt = 320ft
Drag = 5
MSD, protected = 750ft
MSD, exposed = 1,650ft

Dimensions:
Length = 66.15in
Diameter = 10.75in
Weight = 500 lbs

Warhead:
Weight = 192lbs Tritonal, Minol II, or H-6
Fuse = Impact
Mk-82: Standard Mk-82
Mk-82SE: Standard Mk-82 with Snakeye fins Mk-82ex: Standard Mk-82 with fuse extender Mk-82SEex: Mk-82 Snakeye with fuse extender



The MK-82 is a free-fall, nonguided general purpose [GP] 500-pound bomb. The bomb is usually equipped with the mechanical M904 (nose) and M905 (tail) fuzes or the radar-proximity FMU-113 airburst fuze. The MK 80 series Low Drag General Purpose (LDGP) bombs are used in the majority of bombing operations where maximum blast and explosive effects are desired. LDGP bombs are designed to be aerodynamically streamlined. Their cases are relatively light and approximately 45 percent of their complete weight is explosive. General purpose bombs may use both nose and tail fuzes and conical or retarded tail fins.

The MK82 AIR is a 500 pound bomb modified with a BSU-49/B high drag tail assembly. The "ballute" air bag which deploys from the tail provides a high speed, low altitude delivery capability by quickly slowing the bomb and allowing the aircraft to escape the blast pattern. The tail assembly consists of a low-drag canister unit containing a ballute (combination balloon and parachute), and a release lanyard assembly that opens the canister releasing the ballute. The ballute assembly is made from high strength low porosity nylon fabric. When the bomb is released from the aircraft a lanyard unlatches the back cover which opens, releasing part of the nylon bag/retarder.

Air turbulence at the rear of the bomb acts on that portion of the retarder, pulling the remainder out of the housing. Ram air inflation is accomplished through four air inlet ports toward the aft end of the ballute. The weapon can be delivered in the low-drag mode (canister remains closed after release) or in the high drag mode. The pilot may select either a high drag or low drag configuration depending on mission requirements.
 
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