JDAM-LR strap-on kit turns dumb bombs into cruise missiles

JDAM-LR strap-on kit turns dumb bombs into cruise missiles

Summary

The US Navy successfully flight-tests the GBU-75 JDAM-LR. Powered by a turbojet engine, this low-cost kit extends the range of 500-lb bombs to over 300 nm.

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The US Navy successfully flight-tests the GBU-75 JDAM-LR. Powered by a turbojet engine, this low-cost kit extends the range of 500-lb bombs to over 300 nm.

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