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    The US says it has successfully practiced using a low-cost bomb to sink a major surface ship. China is taking note
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    The US says it has successfully practiced using a low-cost bomb to sink a major surface ship. China is taking note


    The US says it has successfully practiced using a low-cost bomb to sink a major surface ship. China is taking note

    https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/27/asia/rimpac-air-force-b2-bomber-low-cost-bomb-sinking-exercise-intl-hnk-ml/index.html?iid=cnn_buildContentRecirc_end_recirc

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    1. ghosttrainhobo on

      The ex-USS Tarawa (basically a small aircraft carrier) was hit by a mix of 1-3 anti-ship missiles launched from surface ships (a mix of LRASM’s and NSM’s) and then walloped by a JDAM from a B-2.

      I’m curious as to how the JDAM was guided-in.

    2. braindelete on

      Does anyone know if the Tarawa was underway or stationary for the test? I imagine JDAMs might have problems with moving targets. I also wonder if they are able to hit ‘broadside’ near the waterline on a ship or if they tend to hit on deck. I’m assuming the later since they nailed the same target 2-5 times, unless the hits were in quick succession. Interesting application/adaptation of existing systems, for sure.