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To: Hulka

I think that C-130s can drop MOPs as well. They were the initial delivery platform for MOAB and the primary one for the old BLU daisy cutters. Deployment method I’d to roll them out the back with the Herk in a slight climb, then allow gravity and GPS do the rest.

The sanity of relying on a C-130 as the delivery platform in a high threat environment is another matter entirely.


42 posted on 03/07/2012 11:22:10 AM PST by tanknetter
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To: tanknetter

Yeah a C-130 delivery could probably be done, but it would be a suicide mission with about a 5% chance of even making it to the target, let alone getting home.

I would worry about speed also though as the speed of the MOP on delivery is a big part of the equation to penetrate as deeply as possible. They really need to stick a rocket on the back and make it even stronger. I have heard rumors that such modifications are being considered.


43 posted on 03/07/2012 11:28:10 AM PST by CCGuy (USAF (Ret.))
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To: tanknetter

Actually, not really, the C-130 can’t deliver the munition.

MOAB is a completely different system and not designed to penetrate.

MOP is a guided penetrator and requires specific launch cues.

Good thought, though.


50 posted on 03/07/2012 12:59:15 PM PST by Hulka
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