Investigation of Possible Fin Failures of GBU-10 and GBU-12 Bombs Carried on the Inboard Wing Station of an F-4 Aircraft

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Abstract:

This report documents a study performed to isolate the cause of a collision between an F-4 aircraft and a GBU-12 bomb. The study was generalized to predict the resulting GBU-10 bomb trajectory conditions. Author

Author(s):
Marrin, Alfred V.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0303

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFATL-TR-76-85
Monitor Series:
AFATL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*JET FIGHTERS, *SEPARATION, *BOMBS, *BOMB TRAJECTORIES, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, SIZES(DIMENSIONS), FAILURE, EXTERNAL STORES, INTERFERENCE, AVIATION SAFETY, COLLISIONS, BORES, FIN STABILIZED AMMUNITION, ORIFICES, BOMB RACKS, BOMB EJECTORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Aerial Bombs, Armor
Keyword(s):
F 4 aircraft, GBU 10 bombs, GBU 12 bombs
Report Date:
1976 Aug 01