Do you want to access to this and other private contents?
Log in if you are a subscriber or click here to request service

US Air Force developed JDAM smaller and more streamlined

Washington, Usa - They are not to be available before 1-2 years

They are smaller and more effective; therefore the characteristics of the new missiles, that have been tested in Florida in these days can be synthetized; they will make part of the future armament of aircraft such as the B-2 and B-1 bomber, the F-16 and F-18. These new bombs weigh just 225 kg: a quarter of those currently attached, the "classic" JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition). The motivations...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 35383
Rome, Italy, 10/31/2002 20:02
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

Similar

Civil aviationITA-Lufthansa (2): do the Euro-elections hinder marriage?

The vote in June will impose a new political vision on the dossier

The elections for the European Parliament, scheduled for 6 to 9 June 2024, could hinder the marriage of the two national airlines, the Italian ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa. Due to the electoral... more

AirlinesScandinavian airline SAS joins SkyTeam

Accession agreement signed as part of rescue procedure

The formal agreement to join the SkyTeam alliance has been signed by the national carrier Scandinavian Airlines (Sas). The announcement was made in the last few hours by the air carrier's management. It... more

Civil aviationFirst flight of the Airbus "Racer" helicopter

Tested the maneuverability of the prototype aircraft

First flight of the "Racer" helicopter prototype developed by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The Group announced it. The technology demonstrator, called Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft,... more