(Amerika) United States Air Force (USAF)

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Nach der GBU-57 soll es nun alsbald einen Nachfolger geben, einen noch besseren "Bunker Buster", die GBU-76, auch geführt unter der Bezeichnung "Next Generation Penetrator" (NGP) - nach einigen wirren Internet-Infos soll das System um die 22.000 Pfund (und damit weniger als die GBU-57) wiegen und ein Äquivalent von ca. 65 Tonnen haben:

Next Generation Penetrator Bomb Slated To Replace MOP Has Been Designated GBU-76 [...]

The U.S. Air Force is already moving to lay groundwork for fielding the replacement of its GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bomb. In the process, it has also revealed that the follow-on Next Generation Penetrator (NGP) has now been designated as the GBU-76/B. [...]

“The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Attack Division (AFLCMC/EBD) is conducting market research for an industry analysis of capabilities,” according to a contracting notice posted online yesterday. “AFLCMC/EBD is seeking to award a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support all aspects of research & development, production, testing, and delivery of the Next Generation Penetrator (NGP), GBU-76/B weapon system.”

https://www.twz.com/air/next-generation-...ted-gbu-76

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