How much does a 1000 pound bomb weigh?

Mark 83 – nominal weight 1,000 pounds (454 kg) Mark 84 – nominal weight 2,000 pounds (907 kg)

What is a 1000 lb bomb?

Mark 83 bomb

Mark 83 General-Purpose (GP) Bomb
Mark 83 1,000-pound general-purpose bombs
Type	Low-drag general-purpose (LDGP) bomb
Place of origin	United States
Specifications

How big was a ww2 bomb?

Bombs of the aforementioned types generally range in size from 100 to 3,000 pounds (45 to 1,360 kg). The largest bomb ever regularly used was the British “Grand Slam” type, which weighed 22,000 pounds (10,000 kg) and was used in World War II.

How big was the first 500 lb bomb?

After two more months of development, production of demolition bombs up to 1,000 lbs was started. Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape, very similar to the British Cooper bombs of the time.

How big is a British general purpose bomb?

The principal modern British bombs are 540 lb (245 kg) and 1,000 lb (454 kg), and are no longer in service. The smaller 540lb was retired with the demise of the Harrier GR9 aircraft with the larger 1000lb being retired in Apr 2019.

What was the 1000lb bomb used for in World War 2?

The 1000lb General Purpose bomb was used throughout the war and it can be said that the 1000lb bomb was a standard bomb for the Royal Air Force, as with other General Purpose bombs the 1000lb was replaced by a Medium Capacity version, this took place at the beginning of 1943.

What kind of bomb does the Royal Air Force use?

Paveway II is the standard 1,000 lb (454 kg) general purpose bomb for use against moderately well-protected targets. Paveway II can be fitted with a laser-guidance kit and the bomb can be used in the free-fall or retarded mode.