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Message In A Bottle

February 8, 2009: European weapons manufacturer MBDA has developed a new model of the standard NATO (U.S. Mk 84) one ton penetrator bomb. The CMP 1000 has a different shape. It looks like a bottle, with the narrower front end consisting of harder metal and an array of "teeth" to aid in penetrating concrete. MBDA won't say what the improved penetration is, but its apparently sufficient to attract lots of attention from potential customers. The CMP 1000 underwent testing last year, and will be shipping this year. The new bomb shape also produces superior blast and fragmentation effect. The shape of the CMP 1000, however, fits within the dimensions of the standard one ton bomb, thus allowing the new weapon to be used by any aircraft that can handle the current one ton bomb. MBDA also offers a GPS guidance and range extension (to 50 kilometers, via two small wings) kit (the AASM) for the CMP 1000.

 

 

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newjarheadean    my two cents   2/8/2009 7:45:43 PM

AHOY, IMO any kind of stationary saw tooth nose cone would be a hindrance to puncturing a hardened target, unless they rotate like shark teeth i.e. wheels and the teeth getting progressively larger. ?MBDA won't say what the improved penetration is, but its apparently sufficient to attract lots of attention from potential customers?. How could such a secret be kept with so many involved. I know it?s like there are at least two parallel universes, i.e. those in the know with the kings/actual facts and those posting there BS with the Official/revealed figures. But conspiracies or world government is crazy talk. G-day!   

 
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