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GBU-31 2000lb Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

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Uploaded by on Sep 24, 2008

The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided gravity bombs, or "dumb bombs", into all-weather "smart" munitions. JDAM equipped bombs are guided to their target by an integrated inertial guidance system coupled with a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for enhanced accuracy, giving them a published range of up to 15 nautical miles (28 km) from the release point. The program's approach was in contrast to earlier laser-guided bomb and imaging infrared technology, both of which can be hindered by adverse ground conditions; however, laser designators are now being fitted to some JDAMS as well, because of their suitability for attacking certain types of targets. The JDAM is a joint United States Air Force and United States Navy program.

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  • @SpicyHam IDK, but I will bet he was Asian.

  • The good old "bomb-cat" as aviation weekly used to call it.

  • which nerd made those weapons

  • Beautiful.

  • @s0lidllama ya my thoughts exactly

  • @bestamerica huh?

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