2W151B Volume 2 Unit 1: Aircraft
Bombs, Fuzes and Dispensers
Questions and Answers Rated A+
What is the primary purpose of general-purpose bombs?
✔✔ To provide versatile explosive capability for a wide range of targets.
How is the explosive filler of a bomb identified?
✔✔ By stenciling and color-coding on the bomb casing.
What is the function of a bomb fuze?
✔✔ To initiate detonation of the bomb under specific conditions.
Why are safety devices used on bomb fuzes?
✔✔ To prevent premature detonation during handling and transportation.
How is a bomb’s arming delay set?
✔✔ By adjusting the arming mechanism according to mission requirements.
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,What is the purpose of fin assemblies on bombs?
✔✔ To stabilize the bomb during its descent for accurate targeting.
How are high-drag bomb configurations used in combat?
✔✔ They allow for low-altitude delivery by slowing the bomb's descent.
What does the term "live bomb" indicate?
✔✔ The bomb contains explosive material and is ready for arming.
Why are cluster bombs equipped with submunitions?
✔✔ To target multiple areas or spread effects over a wide area.
What is the role of a bomb dispenser?
✔✔ To release submunitions or other payloads in a controlled manner.
How are bomb racks inspected for operational readiness?
✔✔ By conducting functional tests and verifying attachment points.
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, What is the purpose of inert bombs in training?
✔✔ To simulate real bombs without explosive material for safe practice.
How is a delay fuze different from an instantaneous fuze?
✔✔ A delay fuze detonates the bomb after a specific time, while an instantaneous fuze activates
on impact.
Why are arming wires critical in bomb assembly?
✔✔ They keep the fuze unarmed until the bomb is released from the aircraft.
What is the significance of thermal coatings on modern bombs?
✔✔ They reduce the risk of detonation during a fire or high-temperature exposure.
How are practice bombs marked for identification?
✔✔ They are painted blue to indicate they are non-explosive.
What is the function of a proximity fuze?
✔✔ To detonate the bomb at a specific distance from the target.
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Bombs, Fuzes and Dispensers
Questions and Answers Rated A+
What is the primary purpose of general-purpose bombs?
✔✔ To provide versatile explosive capability for a wide range of targets.
How is the explosive filler of a bomb identified?
✔✔ By stenciling and color-coding on the bomb casing.
What is the function of a bomb fuze?
✔✔ To initiate detonation of the bomb under specific conditions.
Why are safety devices used on bomb fuzes?
✔✔ To prevent premature detonation during handling and transportation.
How is a bomb’s arming delay set?
✔✔ By adjusting the arming mechanism according to mission requirements.
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,What is the purpose of fin assemblies on bombs?
✔✔ To stabilize the bomb during its descent for accurate targeting.
How are high-drag bomb configurations used in combat?
✔✔ They allow for low-altitude delivery by slowing the bomb's descent.
What does the term "live bomb" indicate?
✔✔ The bomb contains explosive material and is ready for arming.
Why are cluster bombs equipped with submunitions?
✔✔ To target multiple areas or spread effects over a wide area.
What is the role of a bomb dispenser?
✔✔ To release submunitions or other payloads in a controlled manner.
How are bomb racks inspected for operational readiness?
✔✔ By conducting functional tests and verifying attachment points.
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, What is the purpose of inert bombs in training?
✔✔ To simulate real bombs without explosive material for safe practice.
How is a delay fuze different from an instantaneous fuze?
✔✔ A delay fuze detonates the bomb after a specific time, while an instantaneous fuze activates
on impact.
Why are arming wires critical in bomb assembly?
✔✔ They keep the fuze unarmed until the bomb is released from the aircraft.
What is the significance of thermal coatings on modern bombs?
✔✔ They reduce the risk of detonation during a fire or high-temperature exposure.
How are practice bombs marked for identification?
✔✔ They are painted blue to indicate they are non-explosive.
What is the function of a proximity fuze?
✔✔ To detonate the bomb at a specific distance from the target.
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