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dumb bomb

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1. dumb bomb, gravity bombnoun

   a bomb that falls because of gravity and is not guided to a target

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1. dumb bomb

   An unguided bomb, also known as a free-fall bomb, gravity bomb, dumb bomb, or iron bomb, is a conventional or nuclear aircraft-delivered bomb that does not contain a guidance system and hence simply follows a ballistic trajectory. This described all aircraft bombs in general service until the latter half of World War II, and the vast majority until the late 1980s. Then, with the dramatically increased use of precision-guided munitions, a retronym was needed to separate "smart bombs" from free-fall bombs. "Dumb bomb" was used for a time, but many military circles felt it sounded too trite, and eventually "gravity bomb" gained popularity. Bomb casings for unguided bombs are typically aerodynamic in shape, often with fins at the tail section, which reduce drag and increase stability after release, both of which serve to improve accuracy and consistency of trajectory. Unguided bombs typically use a contact fuze for detonation upon impact, or some milliseconds after if a penetration effect is required. Alternatives include a fuze with an altimeter, to cause an air burst at the desired altitude, and a proximity fuze, to cause an air burst at a specific distance from the ground or other target.

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1. dumb bomb

   A dumb bomb, also known as a free-fall bomb, is a conventional weapon that is simply dropped from an aircraft or other launch vehicle without any guidance system, hence the term "dumb." Because it relies solely on the law of physics, specifically gravity, for its journey towards its target, its accuracy is comparatively low. It is the simplest and earliest form of bomb used in warfare.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dumb bomb in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of dumb bomb in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
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