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Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD) Program Overview. Lt Col Eric Burns 21 April 2004. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e. WCMD. Low cost, all weather, all altitude precision area attack
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Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD) Program Overview Lt Col Eric Burns 21 April 2004 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
WCMD • Low cost, all weather, all altitude precision area attack • One kit fits all inventory CBU-87s, CBU-89s, and CBU-97s • Launch & leave from GPS equipped aircraft (B-1B, B-52H, F-15E, F-16, F-35, F-117, & A-10) • Currently in production with P3I extended range variant in development • User-friendly, reliable, and lethal weapon system for the warfighter • Outstanding results in Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom
10 BLU-108s 202 BLU-97s WCMD CBU CONFIGURATIONS CBU-105 SFW 40 Projectiles “Skeets” CBU-103 CEM CBU-104 GATOR 72 BLU-91s 22 BLU-92s
WCMD Evolution USAF Inventory • Improved Accuracy • Fully integrated on multiple A/C WCMD CBU-87 CBU-89 CBU-97 WCMD INS Tail CBU-87 CBU-97 WCMD INS/GPS Tail & Wing Kit WCMD-ER • Increases standoff range • Improves accuracy • Additional A/C integration
P3I WCMD-ER • Adds improved LongShot wing = >35 mile range • Uses GPS tail kit for guidance and control • Improved accuracy – 85ft CEP/DEP • Phased capability to the warfigher • Integrating on F-16 (FY06) and B-52 (FY 07)