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The Name of The Bomb That is Always Used on US Warplanes?

Mark 80 Series Bomb


This type of bomb is an unguided bomb. In other words, the bomb has no guide. This bomb has several variants and variants, from Mark 81 to Mark 84. Almost all bombs are flexible and can be used on different platforms, be it fighter planes, bombers, or helicopters.

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Mark 82 bomb, warhead about 87 kg. Overall weight varies from 220 kg to 250 kg (500 lbs) depending on the desired configuration.

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F/A-18 Mark 83 bomb. This bomb is used more commonly by the US Navy than by the USAF. The bomb weighed about 454 kg (1,000 lbs) and had a 202 kg warhead.


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Mark 84 Bomb. Weighs 907 kg (2,000 lb) with a warhead of 430 kg

Since the bomb is not aimed, accuracy is highly depeMark 84 Bomb. Weighs 907 kg (2,000 lb) with a warhead of 430 kgndent on pilot timing. He has two bomb targeting methods: CCIP and CCRP.

CCIP

Constantly calculated point of impact is the most common aiming method for tactical/dive bombing. This is especially common when a fighter is in a close air support (CAS) role at low altitude.

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CCIP Bombing Illustration

The aircraft's computer calculates the altitude, speed, wind, distance, and properties of the bomb projectile (load, drag coefficient, etc.) to provide an accurate perspective. Simply put, in this method, the pilot aims manually with the help of a computer.

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CCIP shot form on HUD.

CCRP

Perpetually calculated release points differ slightly from CCIP. The computer calculates when to fire the bomb based on the distance, altitude, coefficient of drag of the bomb, bomb weight, speed, and also the target's speed (if the target is moving).

Attacking a moving target usually requires the CCRP to lock onto the target from the aircraft's radar so the system can calculate the target's movement speed. This method is suitable for bombing levels where the bomb payload is usually very large, rather than one bomb at a time (eg 4-6 bombs at a time).

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CCRP Bombing Illustration

In this way, the pilot simply followed the computer's instructions on when to release the bomb, rather than directing it manually.

Laser Guided Bomb Series (GBU)

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GBU-12 Paveway II on the F-18.

Coming back to the question, another type of bomb used by US fighter jets is the GBU series. This bomb is often mistaken for a missile because of its resemblance, especially from long range.

As with the Mark 80 series, there are many variations, which we will not discuss separately. Another example is

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GBU-24 Paveway III The GBU-24 weighs 100 kg heavier than the Mark 84.

Such bombs do not have propulsion like missiles. In other words, the bomb's range is highly dependent on the aircraft's speed, altitude, wind speed, and other factors. Laser guidance can be provided by the aircraft itself, a friend plane (Buddy Lasing), or the Ground Laser Designator. Planes in battle therefore never play alone, they are always connected and integrated with other units/forces on the battlefield.

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