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This is an image released by the Israeli Defense Forces that shows an F-15I of 69 Squadron Israeli Air Force preparing to take part in a high-profile airstrike on 27 September 2024, in which the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed.
Three BLU-109 bombs fitted with JDAM kits can be clearly seen on the aircraft in this image. The BLU-109 is a 2,000-pound-class air-delivered bomb made with a thick steel body to enhance penetration of hard targets. As a result, it contains approximately 400 pounds less explosive material than the general-purpose MK 84 air-delivered bomb, despite being in the same weight class. Such bombs are often referred to as bunker busters by media organisations. (ARES)