To: branicap
The french use Durandal, not the British. Israel used it successfully in 1969.
In GW1, the British used JP.233 LAAAS (Low Altitude Airfield Attack System) which is a sub-munitions dispenser for pavement cratering and anti personnel bomblets - some delayed action to deter repair crews.
High attrition and Iraqs unwillingness to commit its airforce made the low level raids unnecessary.
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01/28/2003 12:45:17 PM PST by
spitz
To: spitz
It's not entirely used by the French. The U.S. adopted the French Duradal anti-runway bomb in the 1980s and designated it as an BLU-107.
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