Definition of GP bomb

1. Noun. A large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect.

Exact synonyms: General-purpose Bomb
Specialized synonyms: Blockbuster
Generic synonyms: Bomb

Lexicographical Neighbors of GP Bomb

GPAL
GPF
GPFs
GPI
GPI anchor
GPL
GPM
GPO
GPRS
GPS
GPS receiver
GPS receivers
GPT
GPU
GPWS
GP bomb (current term)
GQ
GR
GRAE
GRAIL
GRAPO
GRAS
GRASE
GRASP
GRB
GRBs
GRE
GREs
GRG
GRH

Literary usage of GP bomb

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Case Studies in the Development of Close Air Support by B. Franklin Cooling (1990)
"... purpose (GP) bomb. Most plentiful type in stock, on some airfields it may have been the only type available. Useful against a variety of targets, ..."

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