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Laser JDAM
IOC: 2007
GBU-54
Also Known As
Laser JDAM
LJDAM
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
Boeing
Applications
Tornado IDS
Derived from:
GBU-38 JDAM
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Description:
The Boeing Laser JDAM or LJDAM is a low-cost guidance kit that combines combat-proven JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) GPS/INS-based navigation with a laser seeker achieving outstanding accuracy. The weapon can be employed to engage both stationary and moving targets on the ground. Boeing developed its LJDAM solution adding a laser seeker to the 500-lb GBU-38 JDAM guided bomb. The US Air Force and the US Navy have ordered the LJDAM weapon as part of their effort during the global war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. In July 2008, Germany became its first international customer.
The LJDAM was selected as one of three contenders for the joint US Air Force and US Navy Dual Mode Guided Bomb (DMGB) program. The other contenders are Lockheed Martin's DMGB and Raytheon's Enhanced Paveway II guided bombs. The joint services aim with the DMGB program is to bring versatility by selecting the optimal guidance mode for a given target without adding more weapons to the inventory.
Specifications
Weights: Weight 500 lb (227 kg)
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008
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