GBU-56 Laser JDAM
GBU-56 Laser JDAM
Bombs
Basic Information
Name
GBU-56 Laser JDAM
Designation
GBU-56 Laser JDAM
Alternate Designation
Mk-84 Laser JDAM
Equipment Type
Bombs
Manufacturer
Boeing
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The Mk-84 Laser JDAM, GBU-56???, was developed adding a the same PLGS used by the GBU-54 weapon to the 2,000-lb GBU-31 JDAM GPS-guided bomb. It allows to engage both stationary, relocatable and moving targets on the ground with devastating effect using the 2,000-lb Mk-84 warhead. The USAF and Boeing completed the first flight test at Eglin Air Force Base in September 2010. The United States military is the primary customer for this heavier version of the LJDAM weapon system.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Bombs
Status
Active
Also Known As
Mk-84 Laser JDAM
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Boeing
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2011
Total Production
?
Unitary Cost
USD $36,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight
2,000 pound
Variants
Variant 1
GBU-54 Laser JDAM
Variant 2
GBU-56 Laser JDAM
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002233
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
907.2 kg
Operators (2)
United States
Saudi Arabia
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