Emu Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Are those GBU-28s, or what? Normal JDAMs? Weirdest strike I've seen. The first two munitions make holes and the next two go in the holes and explode. It may have been BLU-109 (2000 lbs) or BLU-110 (1000 lbs) with a JDAM airfoil group installed. GBU-31(V)3/B 2000 lbs GBU-35(V)1/B 1000 lbs I thought GBU-32 was 1,000lb and I didn't think the Raptor could carry 2,000lb JDAMs. Edited September 24, 2014 by Emu
mvsgas Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 USAF does not normally use GBU-32 or other 1K lbs weapons and the F-22 is more than capable to carry Mk84 size weapons. Click on image to enlarge Nellis 4th Quarter Weapons Load Competition NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Airman 1st Class Ashley Hill and Staff Sgt. Ragina James, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems weapons load team members, use a MJ-1 Jammer to load a MK-84 2000-pound bomb on a F-22 Raptor during a weapons load competition on the Nellis flightline Jan. 7. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. Weapons load teams are evaluated for their use of the checklist, safety, and overall speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth) http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/120507/bombs-on-target.aspx To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Weta43 Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Weirdest strike I've seen. The first two munitions make holes and the next two go in the holes and explode. Wild theory - Although I heard it called a residential military compound on the TV, it looks more like a research facility to me (have a good look at that building - not fortified, but out on it's own, with a built up perimeter and a guardhouse on the gate). The kind of place that might have some underground facilities too (that provided the dirt to raise the whole site up), so maybe the first 2 are going deep into the ground (perhaps with a delay on the fuse), then the next two enter and explode in the surface part of the building. in which case BLU-109s make perfect sense. Edited September 24, 2014 by Weta43 Cheers.
Raven68 Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Wild theory - Although I heard it called a residential military compound on the TV, it looks more like a research facility to me (have a good look at that building - not fortified, but out on it's own, with a built up perimeter and a guardhouse on the gate). The kind of place that might have some underground facilities too (that provided the dirt to raise the whole site up), so maybe the first 2 are going deep into the ground (perhaps with a delay on the fuse), then the next two enter and explode in the surface part of the building. in which case BLU-109s make perfect sense. Nice observation Weta43! Intel i5-9600K @ 3.7GHz; Gigabyte Z370XP SLI Mobo; G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 256-Bit GDDR6; Thermaltake Water 3.0 Certified Liquid Cooling System Windows 11 Professional Pimax Crystal Light /TrackIR 5 in case VR dies; Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog w/ Thrustmaster T-Flight Rudder Pedals
Emu Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 USAF does not normally use GBU-32 or other 1K lbs weapons and the F-22 is more than capable to carry Mk84 size weapons. Thanks. I stand corrected.
FoxHoundELite Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 0bpakeG9x7o some one please confirm this vid is F-22's JDAMed footage?not other planes like F-16,F-15 or F-18? Feel the Rush of Superior Air Power [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
ED Team NineLine Posted September 24, 2014 ED Team Posted September 24, 2014 some one please confirm this vid is F-22's JDAMed footage?not other planes like F-16,F-15 or F-18? They stated the above image of this building with a hole in the middle as an F-22 strike, the video, which appears to be a second strike on the building it isnt stated what hit it. Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug**
Emu Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) It appears to be one and the same raid no? The corner of the building wasn't missing before the F-22 strike or before the bombs in that video hit. That's the way it appears to me anyway??? Edited September 24, 2014 by Emu
mvsgas Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 some one please confirm this vid is F-22's JDAMed footage?not other planes like F-16,F-15 or F-18? http://youtu.be/LpD7J9_ZulM?t=3m56s To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Raven68 Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 some one please confirm this vid is F-22's JDAMed footage?not other planes like F-16,F-15 or F-18? A briefing to answer your question I hope... @ 3:57 Intel i5-9600K @ 3.7GHz; Gigabyte Z370XP SLI Mobo; G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 256-Bit GDDR6; Thermaltake Water 3.0 Certified Liquid Cooling System Windows 11 Professional Pimax Crystal Light /TrackIR 5 in case VR dies; Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog w/ Thrustmaster T-Flight Rudder Pedals
Pilotasso Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 F-22 strikes on 22 September... interesting. .
Sk1nn3r Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I thought GBU-32 was 1,000lb and I didn't think the Raptor could carry 2,000lb JDAMs. The GBU-32 is indeed a 1000 lbs bomb but it is a Mk-83 bomb with a JDAM airfoil group. The GBU-35 is also 1000 lbs bomb based on a BLU-110 with a JDAM airfoil group and it is a penetrating bomb. The F-22 may only be able to carry 1000 lbs bombs. I not certain as I do not work on them. I work on CF-18's [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.159thgar.com/
mvsgas Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) The GBU-32 is indeed a 1000 lbs bomb but it is a Mk-83 bomb with a JDAM airfoil group. The GBU-35 is also 1000 lbs bomb based on a BLU-110 with a JDAM airfoil group and it is a penetrating bomb. The F-22 may only be able to carry 1000 lbs bombs. I not certain as I do not work on them. I work on CF-18's As I said before, USAF does not use 1k lbs class bomb like the MK83, GBU-32 etc. CBU, which are in the 1K lbs category, (ie CBU-87/97/etc.) are commonly used but not MK83 and associated PGM USAF does not normally use GBU-32 or other 1K lbs weapons and the F-22 is more than capable to carry Mk84 size weapons. Click on image to enlarge http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/120507/bombs-on-target.aspx Edited September 25, 2014 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Rangi Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 As I said before, USAF does not use 1k lbs class bomb like the MK83, GBU-32 etc. CBU, which are in the 1K lbs category, (ie CBU-87/97/etc.) are commonly used but not MK83 and associated PGM Many sources are saying the F-22s dropped GBU-32 JDAM. eg. http://aviationweek.com/blog/was-lackluster-f-22-debut PC: 6600K @ 4.5 GHz, 12GB RAM, GTX 970, 32" 2K monitor.
Emu Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 The GBU-32 is indeed a 1000 lbs bomb but it is a Mk-83 bomb with a JDAM airfoil group. The GBU-35 is also 1000 lbs bomb based on a BLU-110 with a JDAM airfoil group and it is a penetrating bomb. The F-22 may only be able to carry 1000 lbs bombs. I not certain as I do not work on them. I work on CF-18's GBU-35 appears to be an old classification. http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app5/jdam.html
Milli Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 http://aviationweek.com/blog/was-lackluster-f-22-debut "Lackluster F-22 Debut" - What a pathetic article that is. Was the author hoping for something more "exciting", like World War III or something? What a prat. 1
Emu Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 There were no transformers, therefore lacklustre.
mvsgas Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Many sources are saying the F-22s dropped GBU-32 JDAM. eg. http://aviationweek.com/blog/was-lackluster-f-22-debut Ok, if you say so. You posted that there are many sources of this, do you have any .mil or .gov links reporting this strike? I would like to read their articles and have been unable to find any. I have been looking in several AF.mil site and have not find any detail info. ( pictures, news reports, etc.) During the Libyan bombing you could find pictures and reports on but not on this strikes. Edited September 25, 2014 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
ED Team NineLine Posted September 25, 2014 ED Team Posted September 25, 2014 I think the only official thing we know is that the before and after picture are indeed from an F-22 strike (as well it appears the video is to) They havent stated any details beyond that. 1 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug**
Cibit Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 There was a clip on BBC that showed a building hit with what I took to be some sort of CBU with multiple impacts and explosions occurring almost simultaneously. Does anyone know what it was? i5 8600k@5.2Ghz, Asus Prime A Z370, 32Gb DDR4 3000, GTX1080 SC, Oculus Rift CV1, Modded TM Warthog Modded X52 Collective, Jetseat, W10 Pro 64 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Adding JTAC Guide //My Vid's//229th AHB
mvsgas Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I stand corrected, F-22 does carry GBU-32 click on image to enlarge Holloman AFB 3rd quarter loadcrew competition Staff Sgt. Irma Hinton and Senior Airman Juan Figueroa, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load team, drive a GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munition using a MJ-1 loading vehicle during the third quarter loadcrew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 12. The crews had to prepare the munitions and the weapons bay before loading them. The 49 AMXS loadcrew competed alongside the German Air Force Tornado and MQ-9 Reaper load crews, and the winner of the competition will be announced Oct. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss/Released) To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
ED Team NineLine Posted September 25, 2014 ED Team Posted September 25, 2014 24 Sept F 15 Strike Jeribe West Refinery 9HZa0bdSf44 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug**
Cibit Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-29367837 60 seconds of Raptor footage:) i5 8600k@5.2Ghz, Asus Prime A Z370, 32Gb DDR4 3000, GTX1080 SC, Oculus Rift CV1, Modded TM Warthog Modded X52 Collective, Jetseat, W10 Pro 64 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Adding JTAC Guide //My Vid's//229th AHB
Emu Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) USAF does not normally use GBU-32 or other 1K lbs weapons and the F-22 is more than capable to carry Mk84 size weapons. Click on image to enlarge http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/120507/bombs-on-target.aspx Is that actually going in the internal bay? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-29367837 60 seconds of Raptor footage:) Supersonic for 3,200km? On internal fuel (18,000lb)? Edited September 26, 2014 by Emu
Milli Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Supersonic for 3,200km? On internal fuel (18,000lb)? It must be true. The BBC never cover up, lie, distort facts or succumb to shoddy journalism :music_whistling:
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