Iafs ultimate tankbuster discussion in indian defence forum started by major shaitan singh, jun 23, 2015. The cbu 97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000pound 450 kgclass nonguided freefall cluster bomb unit cbu. Its built by textron and its the first of its kind. You used to have an air force, the b1s flew some missions, and now you have no air force.
It was developed and produced by textron defense systems. The cbu97 is a 1,000pound class weapon containing sensor fused submunitions for attacking armor. The cbu 97 is a 1,000pound class weapon containing sensor fused submunitions for attacking armor. Cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon sfw live fire test youtube. This list has sorted according to its significance it holds in future war. At a preset altitude a rocket fires, propelling the bomblet in an upward vector. The devastating impact of sensor fuzed weapons by robert wall air force magazine march 1997 wind corrected munition dispenser wcmd.
Developed and produced by textron defense systems, the cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000poundclass 450 kg. The sfw is the centerpiece of the air force concept of operations for engaging an adversarys main armored force in the halt or hold phase of a major regional contingency, in which the usaf would disrupt and stop an attack, providing time for other combatant forces to reinforce to the theater. The cbu105 sensor fuzed weapon is composed of two main components. Thousands of youtube videos with englishchinese subtitles.
This article is within the scope of the military history wikiproject. The cbu 97 was first deployed during operation allied force when the united states and nato entered the kosovo war, but were not used. Mccauley propeller systems, founded in 1938 by earnest g. The blu108 is an airdelivered submunition, containing four further smart skeet warheads. The sfw is the centerpiece of the air force concept of operations for engaging an adversarys main armored force in the halt or hold phase of a major regional contingency, in which the usaf would disrupt.
As a result, the company said in a filing with the secuities and exchange commission, there will be headcount reductions, facility consolidations and asset impairments within its weapons and sensors operating unit as well as additional job cuts and asset. Probably ineffective against modern, reinforced top armour tanks like the swedish leopard 2s, which got about 10 tons of. A widelyused combined effects munition is the us cbu87 cluster bomb. Air force inventory designed to accurately detect and defeat multiple stationary or moving land threat targets. Sep 22, 2008 developed and produced by textron defense systems, the cbu 97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000poundclass 450 kg nonguided freefall cluster bomb, hence the name cbu. Us cbu97cbu105 sensor fuzed weapon cluster munition.
Known as cbu97 and cbu105, textron systems sensor fuzed weapon is the first and only combatproven smart area weapon of its kind in u. Us cbu97cbu105 sensor fuzed weapon cluster munition august 5, 2017 blu108. It will come upon you in the night or day, through cloud or sun, from heights unimagined or from the nap of the earth. In may 2005, lockheed martin started lowrate production of wcmder kits for the cbu 97 b sfw. The cbu97 in conjunction with the wind corrected munitions dispenser guidance tail kit, which converts it to a precisionguided weapon, is designated cbu105. When the cbu97 is used in conjunction with the wind corrected munitions dispenser guidance tail kit, it is designated as cbu105. Spbe submunitions employed in syria armament research. Published on aug 14, 2017 limited censored youtube video. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion spotlight 360 video browse channels sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. The cbu98 sensor fuzed weapon is a federation 1,000pound freefall cluster bomb. This thingie was featured on discovery channels future weapons tvshow and the unit cost is said to be 1 million dollars. The us blu108 sensorfuzed weapon sfw was developed to detect and. The cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000pound 450 kgclass nonguided freefall cluster.
Textron systems completes international sale of sensor. Textrons subsidiaries include arctic cat, bell helicopter, textron aviation which itself includes the beechcraft, hawker and cessna brands, and lycoming engines. The host is great and not too gung ho, even my sensei says so. Developed and produced by textron defense systems, the cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000poundclass 450 kg nonguided freefall cluster bomb, hence the name cbu. The blu108 is released from some kind of munitions dispenser, and becomes parachuteretarded to slow its descent. Sensor fuzed weapon to be featured in discovery channels. When fitted with a wcmder guidance kit, the combined effects munition cbu 87b is designated in the cbu 1b series, while the sensor fused weapon cbu 97 b is designated in the cbu 115b series. Initially developed as the cluster bomb unit 97 cbu97 which was unguided and quite inaccurate when released from high altitudes, it was modified and improved into the cbu105 with the addition of. The company was owned by cessna, now part of textron. Sfws demonstrated lethality against armor makes cbu105 an. Initially developed as the cluster bomb unit 97 cbu97 which was unguided and quite inaccurate when released from. The textron systems sensorfuzed weapon sfw, best known by its us air force designation cbu 97 or cbu105 see below, is an. In july 2009, northrop grumman reported the b2 was compatible with the equipment necessary.
Saudiled airstrikes used cluster munitions reliefweb. Initially developed as the cluster bomb unit 97 cbu97 which was unguided and quite inaccurate when released from high altitudes, it was modified and improved into the cbu105 with the addition of gps and tail. Wind corrected munition dispenser wcmd smart weapons. The textron systems sensor fuzed weapon sfw, best known by its us air force designation cbu 97 or cbu105 see below, is an airdelivered cargo munition developed by textron systems and predecessor companies in partnership with the united states air force. If it catches your air force on the ground, then yes. The cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000pound 450 kgclass freefall cluster bomb unit. Textron systems sensor fuzed weapon proven effective in. Mk 7 and mods bomb dispenser the cargo section of the mk 7 bomb dispenser is the main structure of the weapon and contains the bombsbomblets.
Mar 29, 2003 the cbu 97 cbu 105 sensor fuzed weapon is a maestro mother spider of armor death. This bomb can destroy 40 tanks, cbu97 sensor fuzed by textron systems. These sensor fuzed submunitions, whilst still uncommon as a percentage of states arsenals, have been employed in a number of current and recent conflicts and are now held by. Developed and produced by textron defense systems, the cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000poundclass 450 kg nonguided freefall cluster bomb, hence the name cbu cluster bomb unit. The cbu 97 in conjunction with the wind corrected munitions dispenser guidance tail kit, which converts it to a precisionguided weapon, is designated cbu. The submunitions of the sensor fuzed weapon explode above the ground and project an. This cosmic cluster munition combines 10 bomblets with 4 skeet type warheads in a single dispenser, providing 40 weapons total. Although similar in appearance to the cbu 97 sensor fuzed weapon, the cbu 87 does not contain blu108 cylinders and smart skeets, instead it contains 202 unguided bomblets meant to sanitize. The cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is an aerial bomb that deploys 40 skeetshaped munitions that sense and destroy tanks and armored vehicles. The cbu97 used in conjunction with the wind corrected munitions dispenser guidance tail kit, is converted to a precisionguided weapon and designated cbu105. Cbu87 combined effects munition cem is the newest standard airdelivered cluster bomb unit cbu in. Sfws demonstrated lethality against armor makes cbu. Air forces blu108b submunition from transonic speeds using a patented hybrid nylonkevlar radial.
Now if you want the old cbus back, then all you have to do is equip the cbu 87 which has no skeets and just drops explosives like it used to. The cbu97 consists of an suu66b tactical munition dispenser that contains 10 blu108 submunitions. Sensor fused weapons were first fired in combat during the 2003 invasion of iraq. Hey guys, i had some fun with the cbu 97 s for awile, but now im trying to get used to the cbu 87 for some tank busting. When the cbu 97 is used in conjunction with the wind corrected munitions dispenser guidance tail kit, it is designated as cbu 105. Ugly from afar, and uglier up close, it is an ungainly and awkward duckling yearning to swan. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the project and see a list of open tasks. Air force officials, was the first ever combat use of a new weapon, the cbu105 or sensor fuzed weapon.
This post accompanies the seventeenth in a series of collaborative videos produced with ares researcher ian mccollum, who also runs the forgotten weapons blog and youtube channel. Textron to discontinue production of sensorfuzed weapon. The latest submunitions can be operated in conjunction with an identification, friend or foe iff system, however this is not believed to be a function of the spbe model. The company headquarters was at one time located in vandalia, ohio, but is today located in wichita, kansas originally called mccauley aviation corporation, in september 1996 it was renamed mccauley propeller systems. Jun 12, 2015 introduction when we talk about busting tanks, large guns and missiles pop into our minds. Us cbu97cbu105 sensor fuzed weapon cluster munition august 5, 2017 blu108, cbu105, cbu97. One bomb kills 40 tanks us air force cbu 105 cluster bomb. Mk 20 modscbu99cbu100, bomb cluster configurations the configurations of the mk 20 mods cbu99cbu100 are listed in table 14. How dumb cluster bombs are becoming heinously smart. Known as cbu97 and cbu105, textron defense systems sensor fuzed weapon sfw is the first and only combatproven, clean battlefield weapon of its kind in u. Now you can learn to understand native speakers, expand your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. A video with no audio uploaded to youtube on april 17 by the prohouthi september 21. Another combat proven munition for the us military and us air force the cbu 105 has served the us air force very well. Pioneers cbu97b sensor fuzed weapon parachute system decelerates and reorients the u.
Textrons cluster bombs are anything but ordinary the. These sensor fuzed submunitions, whilst still uncommon as a percentage of states arsenals, have been employed in a number of current and recent conflicts and are now held by a number of. Can anyone tell me what the best burst altitude or other settings should be to make a very concentrated bomblet pattern on the target. The sfw is designed to accurately detect and defeat a wide range of moving and stationary land and maritime target threats with minimal collateral damage, while not. Corrected munitions dispenser was produced, designated cbu105. The cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon cluster munition combines 10 submunitions with 4 skeet type warheads in a single dispenser, providing 40 weapons total. Developed and produced by textron defense systems, the cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 1,000poundclass. Worldwide investments in cluster munitions profundo. Mccauley, is an american manufacturer of propellers for aircraft. Cbu87 bomb, each containing 202 blu97 submunitions.
The cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon is a united states air force 450kilogram 1,000 lbclass nonguided freefall cluster bomb unit cbu. But this job can be done in a very unique way by using a deadly weapon called the sensor fused weapon sfw. India cbu105 sensor fuzed weapons the official home. Cbu105 sensor fuzed weapon that deploy 10 blu108 canisters, each. Jun 19, 2009 in this clip you get to see the military little toy, it is a sensor fuzed weapon that has over 40 skeets that seek out a target an rain hot molted copper every were. Although similar in appearance to the cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon, the cbu87 does not contain blu108 cylinders and smart skeets, instead it contains 202 unguided bomblets meant to sanitize. The cbu98 in conjunction with the wind corrected munitions dispenser guidance tail kit, which converts it to a precisionguided weapon. After release, a fuse causes the dispenser to disperse the 10 bomblets, each stabilized by a parachute. Cbu87 bomb, each containing 202 blu 97 submunitions. The textron systems sensorfuzed weapon sfw, best known by its us air force designation cbu 97 or cbu105 see below, is an airdelivered cargo munition developed by textron systems and predecessor companies in partnership with the united states air force. Air force inventory designed to accurately detect and defeat multiple stationary. The rbk500 spbe is similar in design, function, and use to the us cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon with its blu108 submunitions.
It was founded by royal little in 1923 as the special yarns company. Using access to unique collections facilitated by ares, this series of videos will examine a range of interesting weapons over the coming months. In discussion with senior representatives of the company in the past few days they expressed the concerns they had when the weapon was classified as cbu97. Textron systems sensor fuzed weapon production to include. Textron said today its textron systems business will discontinue production of its sensor fuzed weapon product because of reduced orders.
The cbu 97 sensor fuzed weapon cluster munition combines 10 submunitions with 4 skeet type warheads in a single dispenser, providing 40 weapons total. Top 10 potent weapons of india indian defence forum. Cbu97 sensor fuzed weapon sfw live fire test by jaglavaksoldier. In this clip you get to see the military little toy, it is a sensor fuzed weapon that has over 40 skeets that seek out a target an rain hot molted copper every were. The cbu97cbu105 sensor fuzed weapon is a maestro mother spider of armor death.
Its named cbu97105 blu108 also known as sensor fuzed weapon. First saw this on youtube and thought it was great. Worlds advanced nuclear bombs smart bombs documentary a bomb is just one of a range of eruptive weapons that simply depend on the exothermic. In this clip you get to see the military little toy, it is a sensor fuzed weapon that has over 40 skeets that seek out a target an rain hot molted.