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| Mk 83 |
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| Primary Function: | free-fall general purpose bomb |
| Length: | 9 ft 10 in (3.0 m) |
| Diameter: | 14 in (356 mm) |
| Range: | Varies by method of employment |
The Mark 83 is part of the Mark 80 series of low-drag general-purpose bombs in United States service. Its nominal weight is 1,000 lb (454 kg), although its actual weight varies between 985 lb (447 kg) and 1,030 lb (468 kg), depending on fuse, retardation, and fin configuration. The Mk 83 is a streamlined steel casing containing 445 lb (202 kg) of Tritonal high explosive.
The Mk 83 is used as the warhead for a variety of precision-guided weapons, including the GBU-13 and GBU-16 Paveway laser-guided bombs and the GBU-32 JDAM.
