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To: null and void

The problem with a bomb like this is getting it to the target. They can’t be dropped from a B-1 or B-2 and have to be delivered by a cargo transport, usually a C-130. Not exactly the type of aircraft anyone would want to fly into a well defended enemy airspace.


9 posted on 10/13/2009 8:20:10 AM PDT by Malone LaVeigh
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From the link:

The Pentagon has awarded a nearly $52 million contract to speed up placement of the bomb aboard the B-2 Stealth bomber, and officials say the bomb could be fielded as soon as next summer.

It's designed to go in an existing bomber...

13 posted on 10/13/2009 8:23:11 AM PDT by null and void (We are now in day 264 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
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To: Malone LaVeigh
They can’t be dropped from a B-1 or B-2

Not correct, they have finished a rush coversion for the B-2 stealth bombers to carry and drop these little beauties.

23 posted on 10/13/2009 9:42:25 AM PDT by Godzilla (3-7-77)
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