This item is a
Mk 76 Model 5 (Mod 5) practice bomb, an inert training munition used by the U.S. Navy and Air Force. The markings on the bomb itself clearly indicate "BOMB PRAC" and "MOD 5D" (which refers to Model 5, Delta modification).
Key Details
Identification: Mk 76 Model 5 practice bomb.
Purpose: These are used for training pilots to visually confirm their targeting abilities without using live ordnance.
Construction: made of cast iron and is inert, meaning they contain no high explosives.
Era: This model was commonly used during the Cold War and Vietnam War eras.
Features: The bomb has a teardrop shape and tail fins for stable flight. It would have originally contained a small spotting charge that produced a puff of smoke or flash upon impact to indicate accuracy.
This item is a
Mk 76 Model 5 (Mod 5) practice bomb, an inert training munition used by the U.S. Navy and Air Force. The markings on the bomb itself clearly indicate "BOMB PRAC" and "MOD 5D" (which refers to Model 5, Delta modification).
Key Details
Identification: Mk 76 Model 5 practice bomb.
Purpose: These are used for training pilots to visually confirm their targeting abilities without using live ordnance.
Construction: made of cast iron and is inert, meaning they contain no high explosives.
Era: This model was commonly used during the Cold War and Vietnam War eras.
Features: The bomb has a teardrop shape and tail fins for stable flight. It would have originally contained a small spotting charge that produced a puff of smoke or flash upon impact to indicate accuracy.
