Posted on 05/23/2006 10:35:53 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
DEBKAfile reports: Bush is expected to offer the mighty BIG-BLU bunker buster bomb to Israel and Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia
May 22, 2006, 9:11 PM (GMT+02:00)
The intention is to arm US allies with a deterrent against Iran by sharing with them the means for striking the Islamic Republics underground nuclear installations.
This Massive Ordnance Penetrator MOP known as BIG-BLU (picture) - weighs in at 13,600 kilos and can destroy 25% of its targets in bunkers buried beneath 60 meters of reinforced concrete, a depth greater than any other bomb of its type.
DEBKAfiles military sources note that this bomb in Saudi hands will also serve the oil kingdom as a deterrent against Israels atomic weapons program. In this way, the Bush administration demonstrates it is not solely targeting the military weapons activities of Muslim nations. The bunker busters will no doubt come with strings attached with regard to their use.
Israeli prime minister Olmert, who is due at the White House Tuesday, said he hoped Bush will lead other nations in taking the necessary measures to stop Iran form becoming a nuclear power.
DEBKAfiles Washingtons sources say the Bush administration has little faith in other nations, especially the Europeans, acting to stop Iran, and has embarked on preparations for action on its own initiative. In these circumstances, Israeli ambivalence would be the preferred public stance rather than explicit dependence on Washington.
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It's on Debka, so it must be true!.............
Israel? Sure, let them buy 'em. Saudi Arabia? Hell no.
Remember, even a broken watch is right twice a day.
At a confidence level of what, 0.0002%?
My theory is that we sold some to them long ago.
The problem about DEBKA is separating the BS from the truth. And only about 25% of their stuff is true.
Its not theory - it was publicized we sold Israel either 500 or 1000 "Bunker Busters" to Israel about a year ago.
But a "Bunker Buster" is not "Big-Blu". Big-Blu is several times more powerful than the run-of-the-mill bunker buster.
Gulf States? Does that mean they're putting them in Muslim hands?
What platform do these guys have to deliver this?
Yes, and I'm saying I believe we sold them these Big BLUs as well (on the Q.T.)
Maybe they meant Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida Rednecks.......
Lets field test a few for demonstation purposes.
The MOAB went off here and our building shook 20 miles away......
If we could get some of the local mice the means by which to bell the cat, so much the better.
Bingo..maybe SA can sling them inside a Saudi Air 747..Nope.that wouldn't work..LOL
Specifications | |
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Weight, total | 13,600 kg [30,000 lb] |
Weight, explosive | 2,700 kg [6,000 lb] |
Length | 6 m [20 feet] |
Diameter | ?? |
Control | short-span wings and trellis-type tail |
Penetration | 60 meters [200 feet] through 5,000 psi reinforced concrete 40 meters [125 feet] through moderately hard rock 8 meters [25 feet] through 10,000 psi reinforced concrete |
Contractors | Boeing, Northrop Grumman |
Sponsors | Air Force Research Laboratory's Munitions Directorate Defense Threat Reduction Agency. |
Platforms | B-52, B-2 |
Guidance | GPS aided INS |
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