CBU-58/B cluster bomb
Country of Origin: USA
description
This cluster bomb is an SUU-30 dispenser containing 650 BLU-63/B anti-personnel anti-material bomblets.
The SUU-30 is a metal cylinder divided lengthwise, with half containing a strong back section supporting forced ejection and sway bracing. The two halves lock together. Four cast-aluminum fins are attached at a 90-degree angle to the aft end of the dispenser and are canted 1.25 degrees to impart spin-stabilized flight. Once released, the arming wire/lanyard activates the fuze...
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