Ukraine will receive Ground-launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) this winter (www.globaldefensecorp.com)

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

That name seems like an oxymoron. Isn't this a missile?

[-] [email protected] 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The name's that way because it's taking the existing Small Diameter Bomb (SDB, designed to be dropped from aircraft) and fitting it to a rocket so it can be launched from the ground instead.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Thanks!

[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_Launched_Small_Diameter_Bomb#Design
It's like a kit to retrofit them.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

That is pretty fascinating. I didn't realize they were boost gliders.

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