Having only recently become a member can i first say how informative this site is. I have just purchased an inert BLU-97 from a legit source but its in a poor condition. The warhead has been replaced by a metal slug which seems to have stuck during deployment, although it seems odd that it has yellow paint on it, visible through 6 slots in case. Can anyone suggest how the slug could be removed to aid in restoration. Many thanks.
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BLU-97 dis-assembly
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pzgr40
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Maybe this will help to get some more detailed info?
BLU-97A/B, BLU-97B/B CEM for CBU-87 , USA
Cutaway model of a BLU-97A/B, BLU-97B/B CEM (Combined Effect Munitions) clusterbomb. The BLU-97 is a small, aerially dispensed, decelerator stabilised, shaped charge, incendiary, anti-personel- and material clusterbomb. It is used in the CBU-87 dispenser, which houses 202 BLU-97 A/B or...
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Thanks. So far i have managed to unscrew the decelerator plate and bolt assembly that screws into the fake warhead. Will have to try some penetrating oil and some more force. It would be nice to confirm that it can come out further and that i am not forcing something that does not come out or requires something doing before it does. Thanks again.