F-22 Performs First Supersonic SDB drop

Below are pictures of the F-22 dropping the 250 lb Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) drop at supersonic speed. This is actually a unique and valuable capability.

It's a guided weapon, so there is some body lift generated, so if they drop the weapon at above 60,000 feet and supersonic speed, you could strike something 50+ miles away.

There are, however standoff weapons that equal this capability, though the round would be more expensive, but the plane cheaper.





H/t World Wide War Pigs.