CBU-107 Passive Attack Weapon

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The CBU-107 Passive Attack Weapon is an air-dropped guided bomb containing 3,750 non-explosive steel and tungsten penetrator rods of various sizes. It was designed to attack targets where an explosive effect may be undesirable, such as fuel storage tanks in civilian areas.[1]

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[edit] Overview

The weapon consists of a Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser-equipped SUU-66/B Tactical Munitions Dispenser containing 3,750 non-explosive steel and tungsten penetrator rods of various sizes. There is no non-WCMD version of the CBU-107. The weapon is notable for the speed with which it was developed and fielded, a total of 98 days.[2] This was to meet an urgent operation requirement and earned the development team several awards.[3]

[edit] Combat history

The CBU-107 was first used in a March 28, 2003 attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Information. The intended targets were two antenna arrays which were both destroyed with little damage to the MOI or adjacent buildings.[4]

[edit] Specifications

  • Guidance: INS
  • Payload:
    • 350 14 inch tungsten rods
    • 1,000 7 inch tungsten rods
    • 2,400 2 inch steel rods

[edit] References

  1. ^ CBU-107 Passive Attack Weapon (WCMD) - Global Security.
  2. ^ Crash program at Eglin produced non-explosive weapon used in Iraq.
  3. ^ LOCKHEED MARTIN JOINS TEAM IN CELEBRATING PRESTIGIOUS PACKARD AND WELCH ACQUISITION AWARDS.
  4. ^ Off Target: The Conduct of the War and Civilian Casualties in Iraq: II. CONDUCT OF THE AIR WAR.

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