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The BLU-108 is an air-delivered submunition, containing four further smart "Skeet" submunitions. The system is manufactured by Textron Defense Systems.

BLU-108/B specifications

Length: 78.8 cm (31.0 in) ^[1]
Diameter: 13.3 cm (5.25 in)
Maximum lateral dimension: 18.4 cm (7.25 in)
Weight: 29.5 kg (65 lb)

Skeet specifications

Height: 9.5 cm (3.75 in).
Diameter: 12.7 cm (5.0 in).
Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb).
Seeker: Dual-mode active (laser) and passive (infrared) sensors.
Explosive: 945 g (2.08 lb) Octol.
Kill mechanism: Explosively formed penetrator and fragmentation.

Weapon systems

References

^ BLU108 - Designation Systems

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