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BLU-109

BLU-109

Bombs
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Basic Information
Name
BLU-109
Designation
BLU-109
Alternate Designation
BLU-109/B, BLU-109A/B
Equipment Type
Bombs
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
Description

The BLU-109 is a high explosive blast fragmentation warhead with its case made of steel alloy to kill hardened targets. The more common variant of the BLU-109 is the BLU-109A/B. These warheads uses the FMU-143 family of detonators. The BLU-109 warhead has been used with the GBU-24 and GBU-27 laser guided bombs; GBU-31 GPS-guided bomb; GBU-15 and EGBU-15 guided bombs; and the AGM-130 long range attack weapon. The BLU-109/B is a 2,000-lb class special configuration warhead much more slim than the Mk 84 warhead intended to penetrate targets having hard skin and detonating inside them. The BLU-109 warhead was deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1990 scoring great results paired off with the GBU-24 Paveway III laser guided bomb.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Bombs
Status Active
Also Known As BLU-109/B, BLU-109A/B
Origin United States of America
Contractor Lockheed Martin
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight 907 kilogram
Details
Country of Origin United States
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
907 kg
Operators (6)
United States
Bahrain
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
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