Blu-82 (Noun)
Meaning
A reliable and deadly 15,000-pound fragmentation bomb that explodes just above ground with a large radius; the largest conventional bomb in existence; used in Afghanistan.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Blu-82 was used in Afghanistan to target caves and tunnels, due to its ability to create massive shockwaves and widespread destruction.
- During Operation Enduring Freedom, the US military employed the Blu-82 to target enemy positions in remote and mountainous regions.
- The Blu-82's 15,000-pound payload made it the largest conventional bomb in existence, and its fragmentation design allowed for maximum damage.
- Due to its size and destructive power, the Blu-82 was often used as a psychological deterrent against enemy forces in Afghanistan.
- The Blu-82's unique design allowed it to explode just above ground, creating a massive shockwave that could flatten buildings and destroy enemy positions within a large radius.