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The '''BLU-14/B''' was a 347 kg (766 lb) ground-penetrating anti-vehicle mine for release by low-flying [down to 11 m (35 ft) altitude] aircraft.<ref>http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-b.html</ref> It was a derivative of the MLU-10/B 750 lb. land mine,<ref>http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-m.html#_MLU</ref> and therefore essentially identical in shape and weight to the BLU-31/B anti-vehicle demolition mine and bomb.<ref>http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-b.html</ref> |
The '''BLU-14/B''' was a 347 kg (766 lb) ground-penetrating anti-vehicle mine for release by low-flying [down to 11 m (35 ft) altitude] aircraft.<ref>http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-b.html</ref> It was a derivative of the MLU-10/B 750 lb. land mine,<ref>http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-m.html#_MLU</ref> and therefore essentially identical in shape and weight to the BLU-31/B anti-vehicle demolition mine and bomb.<ref>http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-b.html</ref> |
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The BLU-14/B has a low, stable ricochet trajectory that is predictable within close limits. It will penetrate into the ground at an angle that is less than half that required by an [[M117]] bomb.<ref>Offen, George R., 1st Lieutenant, USAF, Project Engineer, "Engineering Evaluation of M117 Bomb with Blunt Nose", Technical Documentary Report No.APGC-TDR-64-51,APGC Project 0157W, Munitions Test Directorate, Deputy for Test Operations, Air Proving Ground Center, Air Force Systems Command, USAF, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 1964, Section 1 - Introduction, page 1.</ref><ref>file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Downloads/AD0605427.pdf</ref> |
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The BLU-14/B and MLU-10/B differ only in regard to their respective fusing.<ref>Offen, George R., 1st Lieutenant, USAF, Project Engineer, "Engineering Evaluation of M117 Bomb with Blunt Nose", Technical Documentary Report No.APGC-TDR-64-51,APGC Project 0157W, Munitions Test Directorate, Deputy for Test Operations, Air Proving Ground Center, Air Force Systems Command, USAF, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 1964, Section 1 - Introduction, page 2.</ref> |
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All three weapons (BLU-14, MLU-10, and MLU-31) have a blunt flat front end of 2 1/2 inch thickness.<ref>Offen, George R., 1st Lieutenant, USAF, Project Engineer, "Engineering Evaluation of M117 Bomb with Blunt Nose", Technical Documentary Report No.APGC-TDR-64-51,APGC Project 0157W, Munitions Test Directorate, Deputy for Test Operations, Air Proving Ground Center, Air Force Systems Command, USAF, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 1964, Section 4 - Discussion, page 27.</ref> |
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The designation "BLU" stands for Bomb Live Unit, as opposed to "BDU" (Bomb Dummy Units) used for practice. |
The designation "BLU" stands for Bomb Live Unit, as opposed to "BDU" (Bomb Dummy Units) used for practice. |
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Revision as of 11:39, 21 October 2014
The BLU-14/B was a 347 kg (766 lb) ground-penetrating anti-vehicle mine for release by low-flying [down to 11 m (35 ft) altitude] aircraft.[1] It was a derivative of the MLU-10/B 750 lb. land mine,[2] and therefore essentially identical in shape and weight to the BLU-31/B anti-vehicle demolition mine and bomb.[3]
The BLU-14/B has a low, stable ricochet trajectory that is predictable within close limits. It will penetrate into the ground at an angle that is less than half that required by an M117 bomb.[4][5]
The BLU-14/B and MLU-10/B differ only in regard to their respective fusing.[6]
All three weapons (BLU-14, MLU-10, and MLU-31) have a blunt flat front end of 2 1/2 inch thickness.[7]
The designation "BLU" stands for Bomb Live Unit, as opposed to "BDU" (Bomb Dummy Units) used for practice.
Specifications
- Data for BLU-31/B:
- Length: 2.40 m (8.0 ft)
- Diameter: 28.6 cm (11.25 in)
- Finspan: 38.4 cm (15.1 in)
- Weight: 347 kg (766 lb)
- Explosive: 107 kg (236 lb) Destex
References
- ^ http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-b.html
- ^ http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-m.html#_MLU
- ^ http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/asetds/u-b.html
- ^ Offen, George R., 1st Lieutenant, USAF, Project Engineer, "Engineering Evaluation of M117 Bomb with Blunt Nose", Technical Documentary Report No.APGC-TDR-64-51,APGC Project 0157W, Munitions Test Directorate, Deputy for Test Operations, Air Proving Ground Center, Air Force Systems Command, USAF, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 1964, Section 1 - Introduction, page 1.
- ^ file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Downloads/AD0605427.pdf
- ^ Offen, George R., 1st Lieutenant, USAF, Project Engineer, "Engineering Evaluation of M117 Bomb with Blunt Nose", Technical Documentary Report No.APGC-TDR-64-51,APGC Project 0157W, Munitions Test Directorate, Deputy for Test Operations, Air Proving Ground Center, Air Force Systems Command, USAF, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 1964, Section 1 - Introduction, page 2.
- ^ Offen, George R., 1st Lieutenant, USAF, Project Engineer, "Engineering Evaluation of M117 Bomb with Blunt Nose", Technical Documentary Report No.APGC-TDR-64-51,APGC Project 0157W, Munitions Test Directorate, Deputy for Test Operations, Air Proving Ground Center, Air Force Systems Command, USAF, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 1964, Section 4 - Discussion, page 27.