A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
blu-82
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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
blu-82 meaning & definition 1 of blu-82.
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The BLU-82 is a large-yield conventional bomb used by the United States military, often referred to as the Daisy Cutter. It was designed to create an instant clearing in dense vegetation or to create a psychological impact on the enemy due to its large blast radius. It was often used during the Vietnam War and in the Gulf War. The BLU-82 contains 6,800 kg of GSX Slurry (ammonium nitrate, aluminum powder and polystyrene) and was, until 1991, the largest conventional bomb in existence.
blu-82 meaning & definition 2 of blu-82.
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The BLU-82B/C-130 weapon system, known under program Commando Vault and nicknamed daisy cutter in Vietnam and in Afghanistan for its ability to flatten a forest into a helicopter landing zone, is a 15,000 pound conventional bomb, delivered from either a C-130 or an MC-130 transport aircraft. There were 225 constructed. The BLU-82 was retired in 2008 and replaced with the more powerful MOAB.
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