| The Viper Strike 50lb laser guided "glide" bomb was apparently deployed on a Hunter UAV in 2003. Aside from plans to put a bunch on AC-130, I've heard very little about these precision muntions. They would seem ideal for urban combat as they have greatly reduced collateral damage. Predators could carry at least double the # of VS as the hellfire. The AC-130 could carry dozens and drop them from a MANPADS safe altitude. Any signs that these are actually being used in Iraq or Afghanistan? |
