Orion 48001

Orion Model Accessories

1/48 MK-83 1000 LB Bomb

by Dave Roof
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Contents of resin set

Product #: ORO48001
Description: Thermally protected MK-83 1000 LB Bomb w/ BSU-85 fins (4 per set)
Contents: 12 pieces cast in Tan resin.
Scale: 1/48
Price: $10.00 USD
Available Direct Only from Dave Roof
Postage: The postage for the sets is a flat rate of $4.00. This postage amount is for ALL orders regardless of quantity and/or buyers location.

These MK-83 1000 LB bombs are the first in a series of 1/48 and 1/32 scale Modern Aviation Ordnance items Orion will be releasing over the next few months.

The version of MK-83 depicted in this set is specific to the USN and USMC. The bombs feature the rough ablative Thermal Protective coating applied to USN/MC bombs for shipboard use.

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MK-83 with MK-43 TDD	MK-83 with M904 Fuse

Included are 4 MK-43 Target Detecting Devices (to provide an airburst capability), and 4 M904 Nose fuzes. The BSU-85 fin uses a parachute to retard the fall of the weapon.

The MK-83 was the weapon of choice (as far as bombs are concerned) for the US Marine Corps and US Navy during Operation Desert Storm. The Marine Corps used the MK-83/BSU-85 configuration extensively on its F/A-18A/C aircraft from Sheik Isa Air Base in Bahrain. The weapon was also used during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

USN and USMC aircraft cleared to carry it include the F/A-18A/C/D/E/F, F-14A/B/D, S-3B, and AV-8B just to name a few.