EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Raytheon launched its first GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II as a control test vehicle flight from an Air Force F-15E. After safely separating from the aircraft, the weapon deployed its wings, performed a series of preprogrammed maneuvers and flew to a predesignated position. The mission met all primary test objectives. The GBU-53/B is designed to take out moving targets in adverse weather conditions. (Source: Raytheon, 04/28/09)
