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How much does a Jsow cost?
| AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Unit cost | AUPP AGM-154A: $282,000 AGM-154B: $484,167 AGM-154C: $719,012 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 483 to 497 kg (1,065 to 1,095 lb) |
What is a standoff munition?
Standoff weapons are missiles or bombs which may be launched from a distance sufficient to allow attacking personnel to evade the effect of the weapon or defensive fire from the target area. Typically, they are used against land- and sea-based targets in an offensive operation.
How much does a Paveway bomb cost?
The GBU-12 Paveway II is an American aerial laser-guided bomb, based on the Mk 82 500-pound (227 kg) general-purpose bomb, but with the addition of a nose-mounted laser seeker and fins for guidance….
| GBU-12 Paveway II | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Unit cost | US $21,896 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 230 kg (510 lb) |
Can F 35 carry JASSM?
Internationally, JASSM is carried on the F/A-18A/B and the F-18C/D aircraft. Future integration efforts will focus on the U.S. and international versions of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft and other international platforms.”
Who makes missiles in India?
Bharat Dynamics Limited
1. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), was incorporated on 16 July, 1970 as a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India to be the manufacturing base for guided missile systems and allied equipment for the Indian Armed Forces.
Does US have smart bombs?
Typical U.S. smart bombs have included the three Walleye models equipped with television-guidance systems and the Paveway series of bombs equipped with laser-guidance systems.
How much do smart bombs cost?
JDAM-equipped bombs range from 500 pounds (230 kg) to 2,000 pounds (910 kg)….Joint Direct Attack Munition.
| Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | About 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 many Hellfires does the US have?
To date, more than 14,000 AGM-114L missiles have been purchased by the U.S. Army and international customers. The latest Hellfire variant is the AGM-114R multi–purpose Hellfire II missile, (aka Hellfire Romeo). According to the U.S. Army, the AGM-114R will replace all other Hellfire II missile configurations (K/N/M/P).
What is the JSOW® weapon?
The JSOW® weapon, also called Joint Standoff Weapon, is the U.S. Navy’s newest medium-range, precision strike standoff system. It’s the first air-launched, network-enabled weapon to be used on fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
Who makes AGM-154 Joint Standoff weapons (JSOW)?
The AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) is part of a family of low-cost, air-to-surface glide missiles manufactured by Raytheon. AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) is manufactured by Raytheon.
How does the JSOW B work?
The JSOW B was to carry six BLU-108/B submunitions. Each submunition releases four projectiles (total of 24 per weapon) that use infrared sensors to detect targets. When a submunition detects that it is aligned with a target, it fires, creating an explosively formed penetrator capable of defeating vehicle armor.
What is the JSOW family?
(Finland cleared the FMS procedure and made the purchase for JSOW as well as JASSM and JDAM in 2017.) The JSOW family is a 450 kilograms (1,000 lb) class weapon intended to provide a low cost, highly lethal air-to-surface glide bomb with standoff capabilities from 28 km (15 nmi) low altitude launch and up to 110 km (60 nmi) high altitude launch.