Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser
- Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser
The Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser system is a tail kit for use with the TMD (Tactical Munitions Dispenser) family of cluster bombs to convert them to precision-guided weapons.
Variants
WCMD
* Guidance: INS updated with GPS data from launch platform before release. [cite web|url=http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app5/wcmd.html|title=Lockheed Martin WCMD (Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser) - Designation Systems]
* Range: 16 km (10 miles).
* Accuracy: 26 m (85 ft) CEP.
WCMD-ER
* Guidance: INS combined with integral GPS.
* Range: Wing kit extends range to 40-65 km (30-40 miles).
* Accuracy: 26 m (85 ft) CEP.
The WCMD-ER program was cancelled in August 2006 due to poor test results and budgetary pressures. [cite web|url=http://www.janes-defence-weekly.com/article.php?jchk=1&nolog=1&p_id=168&jlnk=cra0010|title=USAF terminates WCMD-ER contract]
References
ee also
* CBU-87 Combined Effects Munition
* GATOR mine system
* CBU-97 Sensor Fuzed Weapon
* CBU-107 Passive Attack Weapon
External links
* [http://www.deagel.com/Bombs-and-Guidance-Kits/WCMD-ER_a001069002.aspx WCMD-ER - Deagel]
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