Mark 81 Bomb

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Mark 81 Bomb

Mk 81

Primary Function:	free-fall, general purpose bomb - blast and fragmentation
Length:	74 in (1880 mm)
Diameter:	9 in (229 mm)
Range:	Varies by method of employment
Explosive content:	96 lb (44 kg)
Total weight:	262 lb (119 kg)

VARIANTS

Mark 81 Snakeye fitted with a Mark 14 TRD (Tail Retarding Device) to increase the bomb's drag after release, allowing very low level bombing runs.

GBU-29 Joint Direct Attack Munition , a precision guided version of the Mark 81.

REFERENCES

Arsenal of Democracy II, Tom Gervasi, ISBN 0394176626