USA - GBU-31/B JDAM

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GBU-31 JDAM

A precision-guided 2000 lb calibre bomb from the JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) series. It uses either a Mk.84 fragmentation bomb or a BLU-109/B penetrating bomb.

First combat deployed on 24 March 1999 during Operation Allied Force.

Version
 Combat section
 User
GBU-31(V)1/B
Mk.84
USAF
GBU-31(V)2/B
Mk.84 or BLU-117/B
 US Navy
 GBU-31(V)3/B
 BLU-109/B
 USAF
GBU-31(V)4/B
 BLU-109A/B
 US Navy
GBU-31(V)5/B
 BLU-119/B
 USAF



Technical and tactical data
Total weight: 
s Mk.84: 
GBU-31(V)1/B: 925 kg
GBU-31(V)2/B: 934 kg
  
s BLU-109/B:  
GBU-31(V)3/B: 961 kg
GBU-31(V)4/B: 970 kg
  
Dimensions: 
length: 
s Mk.84:3.87 m
s BLU-109/B: 3.76 m
body diameter: 460 mm
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On board the USS Harry s. Truman (CVN 75), the Mediterranean, march 2003..
USA - GBU-31/B JDAM - (US Navy)

(US Navy)
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Bombs GBU-31 (V) 3/B (ie with combat part BLU-109/B) ready for combat action probably over Iraq. The soldiers in the background are the armourers serving in the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron.
USA - GBU-31/B JDAM - (USAF)

(USAF)
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Série fotografií zachycujících svěšování cvičné GBU-31/B z křídla F-16C Fighting Falcon ze sestavy 22nd FS. (©herr66)






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