What submunitions does the CBU-89 carry?

• A. BLU-108 and BLU-92/B
• B. BLU-91/B and BLU-92/B
• C. BLU-97/B and BLU-91/B
• D. None of the above

Answer: (B)

The CBU-89 is an advanced cluster bomb known for its effectiveness against armored targets. Specifically, it carries both BLU-91/B and BLU-92/B submunitions. The BLU-91/B is designed to penetrate armor, making it effective against tanks and armored vehicles, while the BLU-92/B serves as a sensor-fuzed submunition that can engage and destroy targets as they move into its area of effect. This combination allows the CBU-89 to be particularly lethal on the battlefield against a range of armored threats.

The other options do not accurately represent the munitions carried by the CBU-89. The BLU-108 and BLU-97/B mentioned in other choices are instead associated with different capabilities and munition types, which do not apply to the CBU-89 configuration. This specificity differentiates the CBU-89’s purpose from those of other cluster bombs that utilize different submunitions.