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To: mwl1
"Need help with two acronymns: JMAD and MOAB."

JDAM- Damned big bomb (2000 pounds?)
MOAB - Mother of All Bombs (20000 pounds?)
2,440 posted on 03/25/2003 10:03:02 AM PST by Poser
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To: Poser
Nice pic on Boeing site of the JDAM.
http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/missiles/jdam/flash.html
2,447 posted on 03/25/2003 10:05:09 AM PST by abnegation
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To: Poser
JDAM = Joint Direct Attack Munition

It comes in 500 lb, 750 lb, 1000 lb and 2000 lb versions. Essentially anything with JDAM means it uses a GPS guidance system during free-fall. Accurate to within 10 feet or so.

MOAB = Massive Ordnance Air Burst

Was developed to replace the 15,000 lb. "daisy-cutter" used in Vietnam and a few times in Desert Storm and Afghanistan. The MOAB is 21,000 lbs. It can be delivered by C-130 and C-17.

There is a report in Aviation Week that it will fit in the B-2 bomb bay and can be carried by the B-2
2,483 posted on 03/25/2003 10:15:37 AM PST by Bryan24
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