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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

337 TES demonstrates ability to triple B-1 payload

JDAM MunitionsThe 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron began its first phase of testing March 22 of a Multiple Ejector Rack to a B-1 Bomber here.

If fielded, 16-carry modified rotary launchers will increase the number of 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Laser Guided JDAMs carried by the B-1 from 15 to 48, a 320 percent increase in capability.

"The benefits of this increased capability are substantial," said Col. Gerald V. Goodfellow, 7th Operations Group commander. "As an example, when many Americans think about a bomber, they envision a B-52. Many Americans are surprised to find out that a B-1 can already carry and deliver twice as many precision guided bombs as a B-52."

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