S-2 CBU-87 Flashcards
1
Q
Weight of a CBU-87?
A
950 lb
2
Q
What type of bomb is a CBU-87?
A
Cluster Bomb
3
Q
How many bomblets does a CBU-87 drop?
A
202 bomblets
4
Q
What type of targets is the CBU-87 effective against?
A
- Light armor
- Personnel
- A/C on the ground
5
Q
Advantages of the CBU-87?
A
Large frag pattern
Effective against a variety of targets
6
Q
Disadvantages of the CBU-87?
A
High drag index
Low accuracy from medium altitude
Winds can create large miss distances
No capability against hardened targets
