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CBU-55A/B
The CBU-55A/B is a dispenser (cargo, cluster, etc.) bomb that is based on the SUU-49A/B submunition dispenser. The CBU-55A/B holds three BLU-73/B or BLU-73A/B parachute-retarded, fuel-air explosive (FAE) submunitions. The CBU-55A/B uses the FMU-83/B mechanical time (MT) fuze fuze to control the release of the BLU-73/B or BLU-73A/B submunitions over the target area. The CBU-55A/B is a modified CBU-55/B, differing in that it uses the afore...
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