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How much does a GBU 54 cost?
Joint Direct Attack Munition
| Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | Approx. US$25,000 (Depends on acquisition lot. Foreign sales have considerably higher prices.) |
| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 9.9–12.75 feet (3.02–3.89 m) |
How much does a GBU 54 weigh?
500-pound
LJDAM (GBU-54) is a 500-pound dual-mode weapon that couples the GPS/INS precision of the JDAM and laser-designated accuracy of a laser-guided bomb into a single weapon.
How much do military bombs cost?
Per the Air Force budget, a standard, unguided Mk 82 500-pound class bomb has a unit price of $4,000, while 2,000-pound class Mk 84 unguided bombs cost $16,000 apiece.
How much is a GBU 31?
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Acquisition unit cost | $62,846 |
| Average unit cost (40,000 units) | $18,000 current estimate $42,200 initial estimate |
| Quantity | Navy: 12,000 Air Force: 62,000 |
| Platforms | B-52, B-1, B-2, F-22, F-16, F-15E, F- 117, F-14 A/B/D, F/A-18C/D, F/A-18E/F, AV-8B, P-3, S-3 |
How many GBU 38 can F 16 carry?
F-16 Loadout 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.
How accurate are JDAMs?
In its most accurate mode, the JDAM system will provide a minimum weapon accuracy CEP of 16 feet (5 m) or less when a GPS signal is available. If the GPS signal is jammed or lost, the JDAM can still achieve a 98-foot (30 m) CEP or less for free flight times up to 100 seconds.
Can a F-16 drop a JDAM?
The very first combat drops of the GBU-31 JDAM by an F-16 unit were made in Afghanistan on November 29, 2001, by the 389th EFS during their deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom to Al Udeid AB, Qatar.
What is the GBU-54 LJDAM?
The GBU-54 LJDAM was developed by adding a laser seeker to the 500-lb GBU-38 JDAM GPS-guided bomb. MK-82 + GBU-54 kit = JDAM
What is the GBU 54?
The GBU 54 is an intelligent Military Bomb, of free fall and which is guided through laser, it is called LJDAM & Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition, this device has a weight of 225 kg and is manufactured by the North American multinational company Boeing in the city of Chicago.
How do I identify my GBU-54 Laser JDAM?
This updated version of the GBU-54 Laser JDAM (LJDAM) can be identified by its A/B GPS receiver and 4ea laser mode switches on the seeker. Each model is hand-built with details gleened from B-1B pilots, WSOs and AMMO techs.
When did the GBU-54 make its debut in Afghanistan?
Furthermore, the GBU-54 LJDAM made its combat debut in the Afghan theater by the 510th Fighter Squadron in October 2010. In September 2012, Boeing began full-rate production of Laser JDAM for US Navy and received a contract for more than 2,300 bomb kits.