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BLU-138/B Penetrator Bomb
The BLU-138/B is a US-developed, 5,000 lb (2,270 kg)-class high explosive filled, base-fuzed, penetrator bomb, which was designed for the attack of hardened and deeply buried targets. Overview The BLU-138/B forms the bomb body (warhead) component of the GBU-72/B Advanced 5,000-lb Penetrator Weapon System (A5K), which is a US 5,000 lb (2,270 kg)-class guided munition. The GBU-72/B was developed to replace previously-developed legacy weapo...
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