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To: MARKUSPRIME
That is one big bomb to release at supersonic speed.

I wonder how fast they can fly and release the 2,000 lb. version?

cc: Ahmadinejad, Assad, Kim
27 posted on 06/13/2006 10:26:11 AM PDT by StJacques
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To: StJacques
You will have to be satisfied with 2 - 1000 pounders.

In 1994, the USAF asked Lockheed Martin to develop an air to surface capability
for the F-22. Provisions were later made to the lower weapons bays to
accommodate one 1,000 pound GBU-30/32 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
per side. A simple GPS (Global Positioning System)/inertial system will guide the
weapon to its target. Eventually later versions will have increased precision attack
capability by including a programmable radar seeker. The F-22's air-to-surface
operations will be carried out courtesy of its onboard synthetic aperture radar (SAR) mode.

146 posted on 06/13/2006 7:29:05 PM PDT by Delta 21 ( MKC USCG - ret)
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