On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 02:11:10 GMT, Guy Alcala
wrote:


If they are still in production, I imagine it's because the B-52H can carry the same
number of Mk.82s or M117s both internally (27) and externally (18 on the HSAB; 24 on
the old pylon), so you might as well use the bigger ones. M117s also have a
somewhat higher fill/casing ratio than the Mk.82, about 45% explosive vs. 36-40%;
the Mk. 82 leans more towards the frag end of things, while the M117 is more GP,
i.e. more blast-biased.


IIRC Bufdrvr mentioned something previously about carrying UK Mk 15/18 1000
pounders also, anyone got the numbers of those carried ?


greg

--
You do a lot less thundering in the pulpit against the Harlot
after she marches right down the aisle and kicks you in the nuts.