BLU-109 and BLU-113 Upgrade
Abstract
BLU-109 and BLU-113 Upgrade [Advanced BLU-109 and BLU-113 (A2K/A5K)]: This project develops, tests and implements upgrades to penetrator bomb designs (BLU-109, BLU-113) to improve their reliability and survivability during penetration into hardened targets. The enhancements will enable these two weapons to hold more targets at risk than currently achievable with legacy weapons. The initial effort will focus on demonstrating an advanced 2000 lb (A2K) warhead and an advanced 5000 lb (A5K) warhead, which improve the survivability and reliability of the legacy warheads. The project leverages work previously accomplished by the Legacy Warhead Improvement Program (LWIP). BA5 - This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 653134_0604602F_5_3600_PB_2015
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- Root: Armament/Ordnance Development
- Child Accomplishment: Advanced 2000 lb Penetrator (A2K) and Advanced 5000 lb Penetrator (A5K) Demonstrations