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Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Boeing Scores Direct Hit in Laser JDAM Moving Target Test

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usThe Boeing Company successfully tested its Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) weapon system June 30 against a moving target.

"Laser JDAM's performance continues to exceed our highest expectations," said Boeing LJDAM Program Manager Scott Van Dyke. "LJDAM has the flexibility to engage both fixed and moving targets. This weapon will fill a significant gap in capability currently encountered by our warfighting customers."

During the test at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., a U.S. Air Force F-16 flying at 20,000 feet scored a direct hit on an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) moving at 25 mph. Using its onboard targeting pod, the F-16 laser-designated the APC and released the 500-pound LJDAM approximately four miles from the target.

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