CBU-100 Rockeye
Introduced by the United States in 1968, the CBU-100 Rockeye is an anti-tank cluster bomb that disperses 247 Mk 118 shaped-charge submunitions over a target area. Key figures: weight 222 kg. In service with 6 countries — Greece, Israel, Saudi Arabia and 3 others.
| Warhead | Mk 118 HEAT submunitions |
| Diameter | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Length | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Weight | 222 kg (489 lb) |
Description
The CBU-100 Rockeye II is an American cluster bomb fielded in 1968. It is utilized for the engagement of armored vehicles.
The system functions as a dispenser for Mk 118 High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) submunitions. Each dispenser carries 247 of these bomblets. The submunitions employ a shaped-charge warhead capable of penetrating 190 mm of armor.
The weapon is operated by the United States, South Korea, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Greece. During Operation Desert Storm, 27,987 Rockeyes were deployed.
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- JUL 92026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
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