What Are Mk 20 Rockeye II Cluster Bombs and Why Does Ukraine Want Them

The Mk 20 Rockeye II, also known as the CBU-100 Cluster Bomb, is an anti-tank American cluster bomb. It is a non-guided aerial weapon that is released from the aircraft. The Mk 20’s body is constructed from high-quality aluminum and weighs slightly less than 500 pounds. While in mid-air, the container housing the bomblets is opened, causing 247 HEAT submunitions, known as Mk 118, to fall and detonate in the designated target zone. The dispersion of the bomblets on the ground is determined by the altitude at which the container is programmed to unlock. Subscribe Now :