Raytheon's GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II Completes First Control Test Vehicle Flight

Raytheon Company launched its first GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II as a control test vehicle (CTV) flight.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter aircraft released the GBU-53/B in flight. After safely separating from the aircraft, the weapon deployed its wings, performed a series of preprogrammed maneuvers and flew to a predesignated position.

The mission met all primary test objectives.

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