What is the largest JDAM?
Joint Direct Attack Munition
| Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Length | 9.9–12.75 feet (3.02–3.89 m) |
| Maximum firing range | Up to 15 nautical miles (28 km) |
| Wingspan | 19.6 to 25 inches (500 to 640 mm) |
Is the GBU 38 laser guided?
GPS satellites help guide the weapon. Laser JDAM has been integrated with the GBU-38.
Is the GBU 12 laser guided bomb?
The GBU-12 Paveway II is an American aerial laser-guided bomb, based on the Mk 82 500-pound (227 kg) general-purpose bomb, but with the addition of a nose-mounted laser seeker and fins for guidance. It is currently in service with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and various other air forces.
How much is a GBU 39?
GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb
| GBU-39/B (Small Diameter Bomb) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boeing Integrated Defense Systems |
| Unit cost | US$40,000 (SDB) US$250,000FY2014 (SDB II) |
| Produced | 2005–present |
| No. built | 17,000+ |
What does GBU stand for bomb?
The Guided Bomb Unit or GBU-15 is an unpowered, glide weapon used to destroy high value enemy targets.
How accurate are JDAMs?
In its most accurate mode, the JDAM system will provide a weapon circular error probable of 5 meters or less during free flight when GPS data is available. If GPS data is denied, the JDAM will achieve a 30-meter CEP or less for free flight times up to 100 seconds with a GPS quality handoff from the aircraft.
Is the GBU-49 similar to the F-35?
GBU-49’s interfaces are very similar to the dual-mode Paveway 4 — which has already been integrated on the joint strike fighter for the U.K. — and its size and flight characteristics are comparable to the GBU-12 that’s part of the F-35’s 3i weapons load.
What kind of guidance kit does the GBU-31 / B use?
The BLU-109A/B is a thermally protected variant of the BLU-109/B. The GBU-31 (V)5/B almost certainly uses guidance kits of the KMU-556 ( )/B series. The designation GBU-32/B was allocated early in the JDAM program to 1000 lb class JDAM bombs with guidance kits from McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing).
What is the joint direct attack munition GBU-31 / 32 / 38?
Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU- 31/32/38. The Joint Direct Attack Munition is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather “smart” munitions.
Is the GBU-38 a GPS guided weapon?
“The GBU-38, just like the Hellfire and GBU-12, is a very accurate weapon and the fact that it’s GPS-guided gives us another versatile way to guide the weapon, specifically, through inclement weather onto targets,” Scott added.