MK83 bomb

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bombs
gptkbp:barrel_type gptkb:TNT
gptkbp:bomb_load 450 kg
gptkbp:can_contain Comp B
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:current_status In service
gptkbp:defeated Impact or delayed
gptkbp:deployment Air-dropped
Aircraft delivery
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:designed_for Air superiority missions
Strategic bombing missions
Tactical bombing missions
gptkbp:diameter 0.45 m
gptkbp:drop_altitude High altitude
gptkbp:drop_speed Subsonic
gptkbp:guidance_system gptkb:None
gptkbp:historical_significance Widely used in modern warfare.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MK83 bomb
gptkbp:ignition_system Mechanical or electronic
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Varies
gptkbp:introduced 1960s
gptkbp:length 2.5 m
gptkbp:length_of_fuse Fuze M904
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:modifications Various modifications available
gptkbp:operational_range Limited by aircraft capabilities
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Allied_nations
USAF, US Navy
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on Unguided
gptkbp:related_to MK82 bomb
MK84 bomb
gptkbp:retired No
gptkbp:role General-purpose bomb
gptkbp:safety_features Safety pin
gptkbp:service 1960 -present
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GBU-31_JDAM
gptkbp:system JDAM kits
gptkbp:type Free-fall bomb
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Afghanistan_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
Various military conflicts
gptkbp:variant MK84 bomb
gptkbp:weight 1000 lb
gptkbp:weight_class Heavy bomb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:War_Machine_MK82
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7