M117
The M117 is a 750-pound general-purpose demolition bomb introduced by the United States in 1951, featuring a low-drag aerodynamic design for external carriage on high-speed aircraft. Key figures: weight 372 kg, warhead 175 kg. In service with 5 countries — Iran, Israel, South Korea and 2 others.
| Warhead | Tritonal |
| Warhead weight | 175 kg (386 lb) |
| Diameter | 406 mm (16.0 in) |
| Length | 1,753 mm (69.0 in) |
| Weight | 372 kg (820 lb) |
Description
The M117 is an air-dropped demolition bomb that originated during the Korean War. It served as the airframe for the BOLT-117, the first laser-guided bomb.
The weapon contains a Tritonal explosive fill. It is compatible with various aircraft, including the F-100, F-104, F-105, B-57, F-111, F-5, A-1, A-4, and F-4.
The bomb has been deployed by several nations, including the United States, Israel, Iran, South Korea, and Turkey. During Operation Desert Storm, B-52G aircraft dropped the M117 in large quantities. Israel utilized the weapon during operations in Gaza in 2023.
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