How many cluster bombs can a B-52 carry at a time. Also, how does the molten copper work. Does it melt on tanks and explode or does it just explode on impact?
2007-01-14 06:07:59 · 3 answers · asked by I'M GONNA GO PLACES 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Great question. Also called the butterfly bomb. Here is where you can find your answer. Everything you ever wanted to know about all types of cluster bombs:
www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/dumb/cluster.htm
www.itvs.org/bombies/bombs.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluster_bombs
This last one is terrific.
TB
2007-01-15 22:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by barkel76 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about the 1st part, but the molten copper forms in a process called self-forging. The heat from the explosive charge melts the casing. The shape of the charge forms the munition into a very efficient penetrating shape which blows through the target or anything else in the way.
2007-01-17 18:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by bestguessing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question.
70,000 lbs is the payload. I believe cluster bombs can range from 500 - 1000 lbs.
I am not in the USAF. I hope you find the answer.
2007-01-21 16:31:01 · answer #3 · answered by mferunden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋