FULL-SCALE PRACTICE BOMBS

blue. Identification nomenclature is stenciled in white letters on the bomb body. The bomb can use signal cartridge Mk 4 Mod 3, or CXU-3A/B. While handling or transporting bombs, loaders should avoid placing their bodies in line with either end of the bomb. FULL-SCALE PRACTICE BOMBS Full-scale practice bombs have the same dimensions, weight factor, and configuration abilities as the service bombs they simulate. The bombs are filled with inert material to obtain the proper weight. The full-scale practice bombs (fig. 1-43) currently in use are in the Mk 80 (series). They include the Mk 82, Mk 83, and Mk 84 LDGP bombs. These bombs are assigned a different NALC than their service counterpart to differentiate between inert and service bombs when requisitioning them through the supply system. They can be configured with the same bomb components (fuzes, fins, lugs, and so forth) that are used to configure service bombs. However, if the use of fuzes is not desired, a Mk 89 Mod 0 bomb spotting charge adapter can be installed in the tail fuze well of the practice bomb to provide visual observation of weapon/target impact. The Mk 80 (series) inert LDGP bombs are painted blue. The new Mk 80 (series) inert LDGP bombs have an olive-drab colored exterior and are thermally protected, but they can be distinguished from service Figure 1-43.—BDU-45/B practice bomb. 1-47