Its effect is partially like an antitank munition, and partly like a mine.
After release of a BLG-252, the bomb opens its covering shells.
This activation is controlled by a charge that is driven by mechanical time fuses located on the warhead and tail of the main bomb.
Dispersion of the submunitions is obtained as a function of the rotation acquired by the bomb after the release, determining the effectiveness area.
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