| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Production cost | $4,154.4 million |
| Total cost | $4,650.6 million |
| Acquisition unit cost | $62,846 |
| Average unit cost (40,000 units) | $18,000 current estimate $42,200 initial estimate |
Who makes GBU 31 bomb?
Boeing builds JDAM weapons at the company’s St. Charles, Missouri facility. The JDAM guidance kit uses either the 2,000-pound BLU-109/Mk 84 (GBU-31 JDAM), the 1,000-pound BLU-110/Mk 83 (GBU-32 JDAM) or the 500-pound BLU-111/Mk 82 (GBU-38 JDAM) warhead as payload.
How big is a GBU 31?
25 inches
Wingspan: GBU-31: 25 inches (63.5 centimeters); GBU-32: 19.6 ins. (49.8 centimeters).
How much is a GBU-12?
| GBU-12 Paveway II | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | US $21,896 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 230 kg (510 lb) |
| Length | 3.27 m (10.7 ft) |
How does a JDAM bomb work?
In the air, the JDAM’s GPS receiver processes signals from GPS satellites to keep track of its own position. As with other smart bombs, the control system adjusts the flight fins to “steer” the bomb in the right direction. When everything goes exactly right, the bombs generally hit within a few feet of their targets.
What is JDAM in military?
The Joint Direct Attack Munition is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather “smart” munitions. JDAM is a joint U.S. Air Force and Department of Navy program.
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.
Who dropped the first JDAM bomb?
MQ-9 Reaper with GBU-38 JDAMs loaded. CREECH AIR FORCE BASE: The Air Force has added the Joint Direct Attack Munition (GBU-38) a GPS-guided bomb, to the Reaper drone force, dropping the first one in a combat strike in Operation Inherent Resolve on Thursday. Lt.
What is the difference between the GBU-31(V)5/B and the blu-109a/b?
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 does GBU-31 stand for?
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.
How do you carry a GBU-38?
With the addition of the BRU-57/A Multiple Carriage, “Smart” Bomb Rack, two GBU-38’s can be carried on stations 3 and 7. Munition specialists assemble the bombs on base. They take a conventional dumb bomb, attach the JDAM kit to it and make sure it is serviceable, then load it on the aircraft.
Why did Martin Marietta stop making GBU 29 and GBU 30 bombs?
Because Martin Marietta lost the JDAM competition, no GBU-29 and -30 bombs were produced. Note: Reports, that GBU numbers -29 and -30 referred to projected 250 lb and 500 lb class JDAMs, respectively, are erroneous.
