Mark 82 bomb - Definition and Overview

The Mark 82 (Mk 82) is an unguided, low-drag general-purpose bomb (dumb bomb), part of the U.S. Mark 80 series. With a nominal weight of 500 lb (227 kg), it is the smallest of those bombs in current service, and one of the most common air-dropped weapons in the world.

MK-82
Primary Function:	free-fall, general purpose bomb - blast and fragmentation
Length:	87.4 in (2220 mm)
Diameter:	10.75 in (273 mm)
Range:	Varies by method of employment

Although the Mk 82's nominal weight is 500 lb (227 kg), its actual weight varies considerably depending on its configuration, from 510 lb (232 kg) to 570 lb (259 kg). It is a streamlined steel casing containing 192 lb (87 kg) of Tritonal high explosive. The Mk 82 is offered with a variety of fin kits, fuses, and retarders for different purposes.

The Mk 82 is the warhead for the GBU-12 and GBU-22 laser-guided bombs and for the GBU-38 JDAM.