Graded A+
High-explosive (HE) bombs are classified according to their - ✅✅kill mechanism
or designed use.
The weight range of general purpose bombs currently in production is -
✅✅250 to 2,000 pounds.
Which bomb category is not suitable for target penetration? - ✅✅Blast bombs.
Which class of bombs is used against targets such as reinforced concrete
structures and bridges? - ✅✅Penetration.
The primary target for shaped charge munitions is - ✅✅heavily armored
targets.
The primary kill mechanism of kinetic energy penetrators is its - ✅✅force of
impact.
Even though kinetic energy penetrator munitions contain no explosive they must
be handled carefully because - ✅✅many of their delivery systems contain
explosives or other hazardous components.
The design of nuclear bombs is similar to which type of general-purpose (GP)
bomb? - ✅✅High-drag.
, The fragmentation bomb is made of - ✅✅spirally wound spring steel.
How many inches is the suspension lug spacing for conventional bombs weighing
up to 1,000 pounds? - ✅✅14.
What is the purpose of the bomb arming wire assembly? - ✅✅Keep the fuze
from arming until the bomb is released.
In case of a malfunction which bomb marking might require documentation on
the AF Form 2434? - ✅✅Lot number and serial number.
Which color band is painted around high explosive (HE) munitions? -
✅✅Yellow.
Smoke munitions have which color band painted around them? - ✅✅Light-
green.
What secures the aft cover to the stabilizer housing of the BSU-49 AIR bomb? -
✅✅Two spring-loaded latch assemblies.
The air inflatable retarder (AIR) is inflated by - ✅✅ram air entering through
four inlets in the retarder itself.
The BLU-109/B is what type of bomb? - ✅✅Penetration.
Which of these bombs is designed with only a tail fuze well? - ✅✅BLU-109/B.