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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
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency