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Q

What means is used to initiate an electrical fuze

A

Electrical impulse

1
Q

What is the time or number of arming vane revolutions needed for the firing train to align after a bomb is released

A

Arming time

2
Q

What mechanical time fuze is used with dispenser weapons

A

MK 339 Mod 1

3
Q

The primary and option functioning delay of the MK 339 fuze is set at the factory. What means can be used to change the settings for tactical requirements

A

By adjusting the primary and option time setting dials

4
Q

How can you tell if the MK 339 fuze has shifted from the primary to the option delay

A

By checking the time setting observation window of the fuze

5
Q

An FMU-143/B tail fuze is used with which weapon

A

GBU-24B/B

6
Q

What electronic bomb fuze is used in MK 80/BLU 100 (series) general purpose bombs—including laser guided bombs

A

FMU-139

7
Q

What electronic bomb fuze is used for retarded delivery of the MK 80/BLU 100 (series) bomb

A

FMU-139

8
Q

What type of bomb is used in most routine bomb operations

A

General purpose (GP) bombs—currently the MK 80/BLU 100 (series)

9
Q

Identification of BLU-110/111/117A/B bomb loaded with PBXN-109 can be made by the stencil on the bomb body (front and rear) and by what other means

A

Three yellow bands on the nose

10
Q

A bomb body is shipped with a plastic plug installed in the nose and tail fuze wells to prevent what occurrence

A

Damage to the internal threads ms moisture from entering the fuze

11
Q

When shipping bombs , what type of pallet is used

A

Metal

12
Q

When shipping , what factor determines the number of bombs that are loaded on each metal pallet

A

The size of the bombs

13
Q

Arming wire assemblies are used for what purpose

A

Actuate the fin assembly

14
Q

Premature or accidental withdrawal of an arming wire from a component is prevented by the installation of which of the following devices

A

Plastic retainers

15
Q

A conical fin assembly is attached to the aft end of a bomb body by what means

A

Setscrews

16
Q

What bomb fin is used with the MK-82/BLU-111 to provide a retarded (high drag) bomb delivery for the aircraft

A

BSU-86

17
Q

What general-purpose bomb , if any , is used with the BSU-85/B Air inflatable retarder

A

MK 83/BLU-110

18
Q

How do laser guided bombs detect a target

A

Laser beam illumination

19
Q

What location is the wing assembly mounted on the Guided Bomb Units

A

The aft end of the bomb body

20
Q

The computer control group (CCG) of a laser guidance kit is used for what purpose

A

To detect laser illuminated targets and to provide an attachment point for the guidance fins

21
Q

What modification kit is used to convert GP bombs into mines

A

Bomb/Mine conversion Kit MK 130 Mod 1

22
Q

What bomb body , if any , is used to make the MK 63 mine

A

MK 83/BLU111

23
Q

What is the purpose of the MK 339 Mod 1 mechanical time fuze

A

Initiate the linear shaped charges in the cargo section wall

24
Q

What are the components of the MK 118 Mod 0 and Mod 1 antitank bombs

A

MK 1 Mod 0 fuzing
Shaped charge warhead
Fixed stabilizing fins

25
Q

What is the primary purpose of practice bombs

A

Provide safety when training new or inexperienced pilots and ground-handling crews

26
Q

What type of ammunition causes the most injuries to personnel

A

Practice bombs