BLU-109 bomb
Free-fall penetration bomb (guided when equipped as JDAM or Paveway) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The BLU-109/B is a hardened penetration bomb used by the United States Air Force (BLU is an acronym for Bomb Live Unit). As with other "bunker busters", it is intended to penetrate concrete shelters and other hardened structures before exploding. In addition to the US, it is part of the armament of the air forces of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.[2]
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BLU-109 | |
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Type | Free-fall penetration bomb (guided when equipped as JDAM or Paveway) |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States Air Force |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1,927 lb (874 kg) |
Length | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) |
Diameter | 14.6 in (370 mm) |
Filling | Tritonal[1] |
Filling weight | 550 lb (250 kg)[1] |
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