BLU-107 Durandal
Introduced by France in 1977, the BLU-107 Durandal is an anti-runway weapon that utilizes a rocket-boosted penetrator to breach concrete surfaces before detonation. Key figures: weight 195 kg, warhead 115 kg. In service with 8 countries — Argentina, China, France and 5 others.
| Warhead | Primary and secondary charge |
| Warhead weight | 115 kg (254 lb) |
| Diameter | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
| Length | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Weight | 195 kg (430 lb) |
Description
The Durandal entered service in 1977. The United States adopted the system during the 1980s, assigning it the designation BLU-107/B.
The weapon is an anti-runway penetration bomb that employs a parachute-retarded, rocket-boosted delivery method. It utilizes a dual-charge warhead system comprising a primary charge and a secondary charge. The design allows the projectile to penetrate concrete surfaces.
The system is operated by France, the United States, Argentina, Turkey, China, Greece, India, and Saudi Arabia. The BLU-107/B was used in combat during Operation Desert Storm.
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