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To: Robert DeLong

Not wrong.

But its a bit involved and requires explanation. What these are is USAF SDB’s (small diameter bombs) which were originally air dropped gliding bombs, meant to be carried in large numbers. Think small JDAMS originally intended for SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense), with an @60km standoff range.

These were married up with surplus MRLS rocket bodies, same as HIMARS rocket bodies, to create a longer range, and maneuverable, ground launched guided missile. The problem is that the original GPS guidance on the SDB’s was easily jammed and unlike the HIMARS GMLRS or ATACMS there was no inertial nav backup, which picks up when the GPS is lost. Implication is these have been upgraded with inertial nav.


18 posted on 03/13/2025 2:55:59 PM PDT by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: buwaya

Yes, that’s correct. It also proves the Ukrainians aren’t able to fly those fancy aircraft the West gave them and fire them from the air.


22 posted on 03/13/2025 3:20:51 PM PDT by CatHerd (Whoever said "all's fair in love and war" probably never participated in either.)
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To: buwaya

I accept your explanation. Thanks for the information, which clarifies that they are indeed missiles now, not the bombs they originally were before the transformation process was performed. 🙂👍


33 posted on 03/13/2025 3:46:37 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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