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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
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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
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Width
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Height
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Weight
907 kg
Operators (6)
United States
Bahrain
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
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