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BLU-108

BLU-108

Bombs
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Basic Information
Name
BLU-108
Designation
BLU-108
Alternate Designation
BLU-108/B
Equipment Type
Bombs
Manufacturer
Textron
Date of Introduction
Description

The BLU-108 is an advanced submunition designed to effectively engage and destroy armored vehicles. Each BLU-108 contains four armor-penetrating projectiles equipped with infrared sensors to detect armored targets. These four armor penetrating projectiles are sensitive to the target's heat. Once the BLU-108 warhead has been dropped from its dispenser, a parachute takes care of stabilizing it. At a pre-programmed altitude determined by a radar altimeter the BLU-108's ignites initiating the ascent. The submunition the releases its four projectiles lofted over the target area. The four shaped skeet infrared sensing armor penetrating projectiles use top-attack profile to hit the target where the armor is weaker increasing the odds for a successful kill. As of 2005, the BLU-108 warhead has been integrated into the CBU-97/CBU-105 Sensor Fuzed Weapon and the AGM-154B JSOW standoff weapon.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Bombs
Status Active
Also Known As BLU-108/B
Origin United States of America
Contractor Textron
Total Production ?
Details
Country of Origin United States
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (5)
United States
South Korea
India
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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