How are the MK-82 bombs, the ammunition that the South Korean army launched by error in a populated area

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They form the family of Mark 80 explosives, designed in the 1950s. They are characterized by their destructive capacity, which has made them one of the most used armaments in world military operations worldwide
MK-82 bombs: the weapons involved in the South Korean hunting accident (Wikipedia)

The KF-16 hunting accident of the South Korean Air Force, which accidentally launched eight MK-82 pumps during a real fire exercise in Pocheon, about 50 kilometers north of Seoul, put the destructive power of this type of armament in the center of attention.

The bombs hit a residential area outside the training area, destroyed several buildings and left seven injured.

The MK-82 is a free drop bomb of 227 kg, part of the family of air explosives Mark 80, designed in the 1950s. It is characterized by its versatility and destructive capacity, which made it one of the most used weapons in air operations worldwide.

Its explosive load,...
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