Boeing Small Diameter Bombs(SDB) for our F-15Ts?
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ST. LOUIS, August 26, 2005 – Four Boeing [NYSE:BA] Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) were released on Aug. 25 from two separate carriages on a U.S. Air Force F-15E, testing the full capabilities of the SDB guided-weapon system.
Will these be equipped on our F-15Ts?
The test at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., was conducted at an altitude of 15,000 feet, approximately 20 nautical miles from four separate targets. After receiving target coordinates, the F-15E crew released the four bombs from two separate BRU-61 carriages.
"Being able to hit more targets with fewer sorties is what the SDB was designed to do," said Boeing Weapons Enterprise Capability Center vice president, Mark McGraw. "This test not only proved it is possible, it also showed it can be done with great accuracy; a common theme for the SDB program, which has become one of the most successful weapons development programs ever."
Three of the bombs targeted military trucks on the ground, while the fourth targeted a 40-ft. wall of shipping containers, and each SDB hit its intended target. In addition to accuracy, the test was designed to further demonstrate the optimal trajectory to the target and the terminal dive angle, heading and velocity of the weapons.
With the final planned free-flight test in the development test program behind it, the Small Diameter Bomb team is scheduled to begin Operational testing this fall.
The all-weather SDB weapon system includes four bombs and is compatible with every U.S. fighter and bomber aircraft. It has a standoff range of 60 nautical miles. At 71 inches long, this 250-pound class weapon quadruples the number of weapons on each aircraft can carry. The system will first be deployed on the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle in 2006.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.5 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government, and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer and a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services. -
NPNT!
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we'll probably get it if we're allowed to. less overkill on small targets compared to using clusterbombs or GP bombs, and the ability to hit more targets per sortie, it would be a rather good addition...furthermore it should be able to equip our vipers as well...
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It would be an excellent addition to our current air to ground munitions inventory for our fixed wing combat aircraft.
AGM-154A/C JSOW
GBU-31/38 JDAM
AGM-65B/D/G Maverick ASM
AGM-45B Shrike ARM
Paveway II/III LGB
LongShot GPS-Guided Glide Bombs
Mk 20 Rockeye CBU
Mk 82/83/84 Free Fall Bombs
CRV-7/Matra 68mm/Zuni Rockets -
Uh... Rockets for aircraft, it never made much sense to me, besides smoking the target. I believe CBUs have better effect.
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While Sg is waiting for F15T,Philippines To Decommission Last Fighter Jet.
In the meantime, the Air Force will use about five Italian-made S211 trainer jets to serve as makeshift air defense aircraft, even though they are not designed or equipped to be fighters, Air Force spokesman Maj dela Pena added.
2.Ask your grand/dad ,he can tell u that Philippines was the wealthest country in SEAsia in 1950 ,1960's.but after ruled by 10% family,....The rest is the history.
Dig the books.See how Sg will not follow her steps.Learn from peoples' mistakes,not ones' mistakes.
Off topic.....
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Originally posted by lionnoisy:
Philippines in SEA ?
While Sg is waiting for F15T,[b]Philippines To Decommission Last Fighter Jet.
2.Ask your grand/dad ,he can tell u that Philippines was the wealthest country in SEAsia in 1950 ,1960's.but after ruled by 10% family,....The rest is the history.
Dig the books.See how Sg will not follow her steps.Learn from peoples' mistakes,not ones' mistakes.
Off topic..... [/b]
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You do mean this tongue in cheek don't you? Heck they're even hosting the SEA games this year.Originally posted by SMAPLionHeart:Philippines in SEA ?
For a list of member countries of ASEAN
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I think these are more relevant to the US who are facing an "insurgency".... or "low intensity conflict".Originally posted by ProudlySingaporean:Will these be equipped on our F-15Ts?
Prevent "overkill" as most targets are "soft targets".