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LDGP bomb Mk 80 (seriesexploded view (shipping configuration)
ARMING WIRE ASSEMBLIES - 14023_37

Aviation Ordinanceman 2 & 3 - Aviation theories and other practices
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Figure 1-22—Suspension lug installation. of the bomb. Suspension lugs (fig. 1-22) are used to attach the weapon to the aircraft bomb racks. An internally threaded well for the installation of a hoisting lug is located between the suspension lugs, at the center-of-gravity (CG) position on the bomb. The hoisting lug is used for handling purposes only. NOSE PLUGS There are two basic nose plugs (fig. 1-23) used in general purpose bombs, solid nose plug (MXU-735/B and MXU-735A/B), and the ogive nose plug. The ogive nose plug provides a pointed arch. A support cup is used in the nose well with the ogive nose plug to provide a solid structure to the bomb. The MXU-735 solid nose plug is designed to provide better penetration of hard targets, without the likelihood of nose plug shearing during oblique impact. The MXU-735 replaces the ogive nose plug and support cup. IDENTIFICATION The high-explosive filler of the bomb (Tritonal 80-20 or H-6) is identified by the yellow stenciled nomenclature on the bomb body and yellow band(s) around the nose. The lot number is stenciled in white ink on the forward end of the bomb. All Mk 80 (series) Figure 1-23.—Nose plugs. 1-26







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