This is a multipurpose bomb similar to US type MK82, having low aerodynamic resistance and is designed to be carried on all supersonic
aircrafts of NATO version. It is made from forged carbon steel according to BS-3602.It may be used for low as wella s high altitude missions.
For high altitude missions it is fitted with conventional fin assembly
(Conical fin assembly MAU-938) and fuzes M-904 & 905. For low
level missions, it is fitted with retarder fin assembly (MK-15 Mod-4)
with nose fuze M-904. It can be used on all American bomb racks,
French bomb racks (PM-3, RPK12 & RPK-16) of Mirage aircraft
having bomb hooks 14" apart and with kits of laser guided bombs. Can also be used on British aircraft
bomb release slips having hooks with 14" spacing.
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