NEWFANGLED AVIATION ORDANCE UNIT
4 2025 EXAM
What warhead series does the GBU system utilize?
MK 80/BLU-100 series Low Drag General Purpose (LDGP) bombs
List four major components of a GBU?
Computer Control Group (CCG), Air Foil Group (AFG), Fuze, and the warhead
(bomb body).
Items contained in an Air Foil Group (AFG).
Wing assembly, forward adapter assembly, guidance fins, and hardware.
GBU warhead series.
MK 80 / BLU-100
How is the BSU-33 series conical fin fastened to the bomb body?
A quick-attach mechanism with a nyloc inserted nut to fasten the fin to the bomb
body.
, Why do conical fins have access doors?
For tail fuze access, allows use of arming wire.
conical fin mode(s) of delivery.
Non-retarded freefall
Snakeye fin mode(s) of delivery.
Retarded and non retarded.
What must be done first on the BSU-85/B fin assembly to ensure proper retarded
operation?
The vent cap located on the inner bulkhead must be uncapped prior to flight.
Authorized tail fuze(s) for use with the GBU-12, GBU-16, and GBU-10.
FMU 139
The GBU-10 utilizes which bomb body?
MK 84 or BLU-117 bomb body.
4 2025 EXAM
What warhead series does the GBU system utilize?
MK 80/BLU-100 series Low Drag General Purpose (LDGP) bombs
List four major components of a GBU?
Computer Control Group (CCG), Air Foil Group (AFG), Fuze, and the warhead
(bomb body).
Items contained in an Air Foil Group (AFG).
Wing assembly, forward adapter assembly, guidance fins, and hardware.
GBU warhead series.
MK 80 / BLU-100
How is the BSU-33 series conical fin fastened to the bomb body?
A quick-attach mechanism with a nyloc inserted nut to fasten the fin to the bomb
body.
, Why do conical fins have access doors?
For tail fuze access, allows use of arming wire.
conical fin mode(s) of delivery.
Non-retarded freefall
Snakeye fin mode(s) of delivery.
Retarded and non retarded.
What must be done first on the BSU-85/B fin assembly to ensure proper retarded
operation?
The vent cap located on the inner bulkhead must be uncapped prior to flight.
Authorized tail fuze(s) for use with the GBU-12, GBU-16, and GBU-10.
FMU 139
The GBU-10 utilizes which bomb body?
MK 84 or BLU-117 bomb body.
