500 kg bomb

Also known as

500kg bomb
500 kg general-purpose bomb
500 kg GP bomb

The 500 kg bomb is a heavy unguided air-dropped bomb class. DefenseNigeria describes the F-7NI as carrying unguided bombs weighing between 250 kg and 500 kg, and Munitions India markets a 500 KG GP Bomb in the same weight class.

500 kg bomb, Unguided air-dropped bomb, Munitions

Image source: Commons FAB-500 M62 aerial bomb in Park Patriot 01.jpg

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Various
Built by: Various manufacturers
Type: Unguided air-dropped bomb

bomb air-dropped unguided

Specifications

Weight class: 500 kg
Guidance: Unguided, free-fall
Delivery method: Air-dropped from tactical aircraft
Role: General-purpose bomb class
Documented carriage: F-7NI fighter aircraft

Carrier Aircraft

DefenseNigeria describes the F-7NI as carrying unguided bombs in the 250 kg to 500 kg class.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

F-7NI fighter aircraft, Single-engine fighter and light attack aircraft, Aircraft & UAVs

F-7NI fighter aircraft

Single-engine fighter and light attack aircraft

DefenseNigeria says the F-7NI carries unguided bombs weighing between 250 kg and 500 kg on its four wing pylons.

Sources: Guardian of the Sky: F-7Ni interceptor

Media

500 kg bomb Images

500 kg bomb, Unguided air-dropped bomb, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Commons FAB-500 M62 aerial bomb in Park Patriot 03.jpg

500 kg bomb, Unguided air-dropped bomb, Munitions - view 2 — Source: Commons Bomb FAB-500 M62 2008 G1.jpg

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Sources

Munitions India 500 KG GP BombPublisher: Munitions India Limited | Note: Supports the 500 kg GP bomb product context, including the weight class and aerial-bomb background for a 500 kg general-purpose bomb. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Guardian of the Sky: F-7Ni interceptorPublisher: DefenseNigeria | Note: Supports the F-7NI bomb-load context, including bombs weighing between 250 kg and 500 kg. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons FAB-500 M62 aerial bomb in Park Patriot 01.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for the primary gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons FAB-500 M62 aerial bomb in Park Patriot 03.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for the secondary gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons Bomb FAB-500 M62 2008 G1.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for an additional gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27