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09-28-2013 | 10:48 AM
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From: ERJ - FO
Dropping on stationary ships at anchorage or in port is already pretty easily achievable. If the guidance can be reliable enough to hit a moving target (which it looks like it is getting there), then this could be a great mission for a bomber that could give persistent coverage and drop lots of ordnance.
09-28-2013 | 11:46 AM
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From: FAA 'Flight Check'
Dropping on stationary ships at anchorage or in port is already pretty easily achievable. If the guidance can be reliable enough to hit a moving target (which it looks like it is getting there), then this could be a great mission for a bomber that could give persistent coverage and drop lots of ordnance.
09-28-2013 | 12:19 PM
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From: FAA 'Flight Check'
I see it now under the 'Upgrades' section header of the Wiki article.
Seems like they have just made a JDAM into a combo JDAM/LGB - giving the user the opportunity to either drop on coordinates (JDAM style) or to actively guide using the laser (LGB style).
Seems like they have just made a JDAM into a combo JDAM/LGB - giving the user the opportunity to either drop on coordinates (JDAM style) or to actively guide using the laser (LGB style).
09-29-2013 | 06:17 AM
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09-29-2013 | 06:55 AM
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BTW: I am told the pictures are file pictures NOT from the actual test. Which makes sense bases on the tail kit and seeker head (but I retired 7 years ago, so my knowledge is dated.)
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09-29-2013 | 07:54 AM
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09-29-2013 | 11:55 AM
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B-1Bs are capable of low-earth orbit, but only 9BS crews are approved and certified for these kinds of operations.
Together with the 337th and the FTU, the 9BS is developing future capabilities which include earthquake generation and mitigation, both on and off existing fault lines.
Don't tell the Ellsworth clowns. They aren't cool enough to say 'dark' on the radio.
Together with the 337th and the FTU, the 9BS is developing future capabilities which include earthquake generation and mitigation, both on and off existing fault lines.
Don't tell the Ellsworth clowns. They aren't cool enough to say 'dark' on the radio.
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