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general-purpose bomb

/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpɜːrpəs bɒm/

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/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpɜːrpəs bɒm/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип взрывного оружия, предназначенного для сброса с самолётов, наносящего урон за счёт ударной волны и осколков, без специализированных функций, таких как бронебойность или наведение на цель.

A type of explosive weapon designed to be dropped from aircraft, intended to cause damage through blast and fragmentation, without specialized features like armor-piercing or guided targeting.

  1. Standard explosive weaponC1formal

    A type of aerial bomb designed to be effective against a wide range of targets, including buildings, vehicles, and personnel.

    ruФугасная бомба общего назначения

    • The aircraft was loaded with several general-purpose bombs for the mission.
    • General-purpose bombs are a common part of many air forces' arsenals.
    • The explosion from the general-purpose bomb caused significant structural damage.