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Year
Munition Category
Functional use
Tentative Model
Base Colour
Condition
Mechanical Feature
Guidance
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Weight Class
External Research
Armament Research Services (ARES)
“The deployable wings … from the wing assembly mounted to the top of the GBU-39 may also be recovered after the blast. The wings themselves are often sheared off as the bomb penetrates structures before detonating, which can result in their being found outside the building or floor where the munition functions. Other parts of the wing assembly may also be found, but these are generally less distinctive. … The tail actuation section … is located at the farthest point of the munition from the bomb body and explosive content. The tail actuation section is often found partly or largely intact following the munition’s functioning. This section contains the thermal battery and four fins, some or all of which may be damaged or absent.”
