Raytheon SDB II Warhead Exceeds Test Requirements

The warhead for Raytheon Company's Small Diameter Bomb II performed at twice what was required during a series of recent tests.

The test marked the first demonstration of an SDB II warhead built on a fully-automated production line.

SDB II is the world's first weapon capable of engaging fixed or moving targets around-the-clock in adverse weather conditions from a range of greater than 40 nautical miles (approximately 46 statute miles).

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