Also Known As
MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast) Mother Of All Bombs
Origin United States of America
Description:
The GBU-43/B, also known as Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), is a 20,000-pound class bomb designed to hit large areas of enemy territory to achieve a terrifying psychological impact. It uses a GPS-based navigation system and a single blast-type warhead.
The MOAB bomb was developed to be available for the Iraq campaign in 2003 (Operation Iraqi Freedom), but finally it was not deployed. It has been designed to be dropped by an MC-130 Combat Talon aircraft. The final developmental test was carried out on March 11, 2003.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 1,030 mm, Length 9.1 m
Weights: Max Weight 9,850 kg (21,715 lb), Warhead 8,500 kg (18,739 lb)
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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