Mark 83 bomb
| Mark 83 general-purpose bomb | |
|---|---|
| Type | Low-drag general-purpose bomb |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | Since 1950s |
| Wars | Gulf War |
| Production history | |
| Variants | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 985 lb (447 kg) |
| Length | 9.8 ft (3 m) overall |
| Diameter | 14 in (350 mm) |
| Tailspan | 19 in (480 mm) |
| Warhead | H6 or PBXN-109 |
| Warhead weight | 445 lb (202 kg) |
Detonation mechanism | M904 nose fuze and M905 tail fuze |
| References | Janes |
The Mark 83 is a 1,000-pound (450 kg) bomb, part of the Mark 80 series of low-drag general-purpose bombs in United States service.