“We need some options on the table!” Yells a military commander sitting in the Pentagon.
“How about the option to hit them with stealth cruise missiles, sir?” Says a lowly defense analyst in the back.
“What did you say!?” Screams the general.
“Well sir, we can just have our jets launch these JASSM cruise missisles from about 230 miles out sir. No one is put at risk but them, and they cost $300,000 less than Tomohawk missiles. We’ll save some money and take out the targets.”
“Brilliant! Order the strikes. What did you say your name was? How would you like me to take you out to Chilis for some fajitas?”
And so goes the scenario in the Pentagon in 2009 once the JASSM (Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile) stealth cruise missile goes into operational service. The missile has been in development since 1996, and the production costs have reached $3 bn so far. Never fear though, because these missiles actually cost less, and work better than their main competitor, the Tomohawk cruise missile. Stand-Off range is basically considered a range long enough to where we can attack them, but they can’t attack us. Brilliant indeed. The missile carries a 1000 lb warhead, and can be fitted with nuclear, chemical, conventional, or even biological warheads.
Check out this JASSM video produced by Lockheed.
9 Responses
JASSM cost less!! Ha! So, is that why the program was on the Nunn-McCurdy breach lost for cost overruns?
Posted on March 3rd, 2008 at 8:38 pm
this is very amazing but we need to know when will it be launched
Posted on November 29th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
The AGM-158 JASSM has been facing cost problems, but we need this missile. It is an important weapon system to the USAF. Unlike the larger AGM-86 ALCM used by our bombers, this can be launched from fighters and is stealthier.
Posted on September 12th, 2009 at 8:14 am
These technology will change how tactics of war in the future.
Posted on November 23rd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
This is a pointless weapon when the MQ-9 can deliver a more accurate payload from an unmanned drone that has little radar signature itself plus it can adapt quickly to the changing battlefield environment.
Posted on November 24th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
That general sounds like a whiny bitch. He should take a chill pill, or look for other employment.
Posted on January 10th, 2010 at 12:28 am
Its amazing how our military technically evolve each day
Posted on February 11th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
a stealth aircraft that can reach its target undetected and fire a low observaby payload from a distance meaning the enemy is struck withought knowing what hit them and unable to quickly track the point of origin and since they cant track the incoming cruise missle they have little time to prepare. how can the general have a weapon system and not even know anything about it? maybe the officer should be promoted to take his place
Posted on March 13th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
k ii l u ob
Posted on April 30th, 2010 at 8:29 am
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