Why not use the F-22 to replace the F/A-18 and F-14?

I hear ya, but they expect the new explosive wad will make up the
differance, combined with penetration, speed and accuracy. The problem is
that the weapon is being driven by bay size rather than performance so who
knows if they are really just blowing smoke to have SOMETHING that works in
the small bays, of if it really is/will be better.

"Keith Willshaw" wrote in message
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"Boomer" wrote in message
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The SDB will have an autopilot which will allow it to reach the target
with
more kinetic energy than a standard JDAM flight profile. Combine that
with
a
new explosive package and they SAY it will have the same effectiveness
as
a
2000lb bomb. The ER (or is it EX) version will have a potential range of
60
miles.



I rather doubt that the KE fraction will be high enough to
offset more than 1000lbs of HE

Keith




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"Boomer" wrote in message
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I hear ya, but they expect the new explosive wad will make up the
differance, combined with penetration, speed and accuracy. The problem is
that the weapon is being driven by bay size rather than performance so who
knows if they are really just blowing smoke to have SOMETHING that works
in
the small bays, of if it really is/will be better.

Spoon feeding Lockheed a fighter program has been a major driving force for
the USAF for many years.

"Boomer" wrote in message
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I hear ya, but they expect the new explosive wad will make up the
differance, combined with penetration, speed and accuracy. The problem is
that the weapon is being driven by bay size rather than performance so who
knows if they are really just blowing smoke to have SOMETHING that works
in
the small bays, of if it really is/will be better.


Dont get me wrong here. For plinking tanks, vehicles and dugouts the
smaller bomb size is a good idea. As well as permitting an aircraft to
carry more weapons they limit collateral damage. My point was simply
that there are some targets for which you'll stay want the option of the
larger bomb.

Keith