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New bombs for the B-2A
Washington, USA - Highly penetrating explosive devices to hit bunkers
The US Air Force (USAF) will equip its stealth Northrop Grumman B-2A bombers with a new generation of penetrator bombs, designed to hit armoured bunkers several meters underground. After years of studies the choice fell on Boeing's GBU-57A/B MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator). The USAF will purchase five test bombs plus further 10 or 15 residual ones. Flight tests will be held starting from 2011...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105616
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency