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CB-500-K cluster bomb
Country of Origin: Chile
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Developed from the CB-250-K cluster bomb, the CB-500-K was an even larger dispenser for deploying the PM-1 bomblet. It is no longer in service.
The CB-500-K dispenser was canister-shaped with an ogival nose and four fins that flipped out to deploy after launch. The nose cone contained an electronic variable-setting fuze.
The main compartment carried 400 PM-1 multipurpose bomblets, giving the weapon anti-personnel, anti-armor and incendiary cap ability. The CB-500-K was fitted with...
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