Focused Lethality Munition (FLM) Small Diameter Bomb (SDB)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for FLM in FY 2006. The outcome of FLM is to provide the Combat Air Force the ability to prosecute high-value targets in collateral damage sensitive environments. FLM integrates a carbon fiber warhead case and the multi-phase blast explosive (MBX) onto the existing Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) I airframe. The FLM is not intended to replace SDB I but to complement it. FLM's sub-four meter accuracy will result in pin-point focused lethality with minimal collateral damage effects. FLM is a four-year project under sponsorship of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and with the U.S. Air Force as Lead Service/Agency. Completion of system development, demonstration, and fielding (approximately 50 residual FLM weapons) occured in mid-CY 2008 with continued contractor provided system field support through mid-CY 2010. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated in the JCTD Military Utility Assessment are (1) successful integration of the carbon fiber warhead and MBX onto the existing SDB I airframe with a fully functioning weapon and kill mechanism, (2) safe carriage and separation from F-15E, (3) to demonstrate FLM's sub-four meter accuracy, (4) the elimination of fragmentation as kill mechanisms in the FLM weapon integration design,(5) a full and complete characterization of FLM's capability against defined a target set for USCENTCOM. The planned transition strategy is: (1) Upon successful Military Utility demonstration, USCENTCOM will conduct Extended User Evaluation (EUE) of the residual FLM weapons; (2) Upon receipt of formal direction and funding, the SDB program office will transition FLM into the formal acquisition cycle at Milestone C acquiring Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) quantities; (3) The SDB program office will conduct follow-on system development and demonstration, production, and fielding support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 537674d001755e8c7ccbf2dfd097fb49