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GBU-43/B

GBU-43/B

Bombs
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Basic Information
Name
GBU-43/B
Designation
GBU-43/B
Alternate Designation
MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast), Mother Of All Bombs
Equipment Type
Bombs
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
2011
Description

The GBU-43/B, also known as Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) or Mother Of All Bombs, is a 20,000-pound class bomb designed to hit large areas of enemy territory to achieve a terrifying psychological impact. It uses a GPS-based navigation system and a single blast-type warhead. The yield of this weapon is equivalent to 11-ton of TNT obliterating an area of 200-250 meters radius. The MOAB bomb was developed to be available for the Iraq campaign in 2003 (Operation Iraqi Freedom), but finally it was not deployed. It has been designed to be dropped by an MC-130 Combat Talon aircraft. The final developmental test was carried out on March 11, 2003. It was employed for the first time by the US Air Force to fight the Islamic State in Afghanistan on April 13, 2017.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Bombs
Status Active
Also Known As MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast), Mother Of All Bombs
Origin United States of America
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) November 2011
Total Production 20
Unitary Cost USD $200,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter 1,030 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 9.1 meter
Mass — Warhead 8,500 kilogram
Mass — Weight 9,850 kilogram
Details
Country of Origin United States
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.1 m
Width
Height
Weight
9850 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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