How much does a SDB cost?

GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb

How much does a GBU 39 Weigh?

GBU-39/B Weapon: Dimensions: (L x W): 70.8″ x 7.5″ (1.8 m x 19 cm) Weapon Weight: 285 pounds (130 kg) Warhead: 206 lb. (93 kg) penetrating blast fragmentation.

How big is a Small Diameter Bomb?

Reduced size: The Small Diameter Bomb system’s weapon, the GBU-39/B, weighs 285 pounds (129 kilograms) and is 71 inches (180 centimeters) in length and 7.5 inches (19 centimeters) in width/height (with wings stowed).

How many small diameter bombs can an F 35 carry?

An F-35 can carry 24 total bombs, 8 internally and 16 externally.

Why is the SDB a Small Diameter Bomb?

The small size of the bomb allows a single strike aircraft to carry more of the munitions than is possible using currently available bomb units. The SDB carries approximately 36 lb (16 kg) of AFX-757 high explosive.

What are the capabilities of the SDB II?

SDB II’s capabilities include the ability for the weapon to be employed in three primary attack modes, each with a subset mode, for a total of six engagement modes.

How many SDBs does the B-2 carry?

The B-2 is set to carry between 64 and 192-216 SDBs on one mission. The winner of the contract would develop the final SDB solution and produce a planned 24,000 or more SDBs. The Air Force is planning to acquire 12,000 fixed-target versions and a like number of the moving-target version.

How many smart weapons does the SDB have?

The SDB provides a transformational capability to the warfighter increasing smart weapon carriage by placing up to four smart weapons per 1760 store location. The weapon system is capable of standoff ranges in excess of 40 nautical miles. The system can be targeted and released against single or multiple targets.