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US Bomb, 750 lb Fire, Mk 77 Mod 0

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Bomb, 750 lb Fire, Mk 77 Mod 0

Description

The 750 pound fire bomb Mk 77 Mod 0 is a nonstabilized, cigar shaped bomb constructed of aluminum.

These bombs are used against both land and water targets. The igniters of these bombs may be filled with white phosphorus (WP) for land bombing, sodium (Na) for water bombing, or magnesium and Teflon (Mg-Teflon) for land or water bombing.

Hazardous Components

Filler is napalm (668 lb, 303.6 kg)

See Also

Igniter, AN-M15, M15

Igniter, AN-M16, M16

Igniter, AN-M23, AN-M23A1, M23

Nose/Tail, Impact, M173, AN-M173A1, AN-M173 MOD

Nose, Proximity, AN-M166

Side, Impact, M157

Source(s)

TM 9-1325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components (1966)

OP 2216, Volume 1 - Aircraft Bombs, Fuzes, and Associated Components (1960)

OP 1280, Aircraft Bombs (1955)