Accuracy of New Bomb Demonstrated
A Boeing-built Small-Diameter Bomb (SDB) has flown more than 55 mi. from an altitude of 30,000 ft. to hit within one yard of its predicted impact point in the Gulf of Mexico. It was the longest flight to date. The SDB has an average accuracy of 42 in. Earlier, an F-15E launched the weapon from 35 mi...
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