Which bombs are listed under 500 lb bombs?

• A. Mk 82, GBU 12, 38, 49, 51, 54, BLU 111
• B. Mk 83, GBU 16, 32
• C. Mk 84, GBU 10, 24, 31, 65, BLU 109
• D. GBU 31, 32, 54

Answer: (A)

Understanding bomb weight classes is essential here. The 500-pound class includes the Mk 82 and the guided variants that use the Mk 82 body. So the 500-lb group comprises Mk 82 and guided bombs like GBU-12, GBU-38, GBU-49, GBU-51, GBU-54, and BLU-111. These are all designed around the 500-lb payload, offering lighter, precision options. Heavier weapons such as Mk 83 (1,000-lb), Mk 84 (2,000-lb), and other GBU or BLU payloads listed for larger weights fall outside this class. Therefore, the items in this group are the ones that are 500-lb bombs.