Wednesday, August 29, 2007

AGM 154A JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon)


Primary function: Air-to-surface standoff weapon for use against a variety of targets depending on payload
Range: Low altitude launch - 12nm, high altitude launch - 40nm
Guidance: GPS/INS (Global Position/Inertial)
Warhead: BLU-97 (Bomb Live Unit) - combined-effects bomblets; BLU-108 - sensor fused weapon; BLU-111 - 500 pound general purpose warhead
Sources: U.S. Navy, Jane's Intelligence Review.

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