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I have a question about a possible build(s). On what station was the GBU-28 carried on the FB-111 during Desert Storm. Also the GBU-28 was also dropped by F-15E's during 'Enduring Freedom' I can only surmise it was the only weapon carried (with heavy escorts)... As this is not a burning question for an current important build, ANY help is appreciated, but not an immediate need...

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Matt Ponas

 

 

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3 hours ago, MattP said:

I have a question about a possible build(s). On what station was the GBU-28 carried on the FB-111 during Desert Storm. Also the GBU-28 was also dropped by F-15E's during 'Enduring Freedom' I can only surmise it was the only weapon carried (with heavy escorts)... As this is not a burning question for an current important build, ANY help is appreciated, but not an immediate need...

TIA

Matt Ponas

 

 

As the chart shows, only 2 GBU-28's were dropped during the war, on the night of February 27, 1991, by 111's. My next build will be aircraft 70-2391.

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As this was an article sourced from "reported by CNN", It's highly suspect as to it's legitimacy... But that being said, I have no problem seeing the B-2 dropping the GBU's. It's more plausible than the Strike Eagle doing the deed. The B-2 is a better platform for the mission.

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I do not know if the Washington Post is considered to be more legit than CNN:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2001/10/12/caves-smashed-pentagon-says/d5c99556-a8d6-4658-b3be-fc0d967aaefa/

 

They state GBU-28's were dropped from B-2 aircraft and afterwards even correct the initial reported use of GBU-28 to GBU-37 (essentially a GBU-28 with GPS guidance).

 

Some interesting info regarding the GBU-28 found here:

http://www.ausairpower.net/GBU-28.html

 

The GBU-28 is cleared for F-111, F-15E and B-2 aircraft but I can only find info online they were dropped operationally from B-2 (as GBU-37 ?) and F-111, no info found for F-15E.

 

So unless somebody provides some kind of evidence of F-15E's dropping (or even carrying) the GBU-28 operationally during Enduring Freedom (or any other wartime operation) I don't believe they actually did. As said the B-2 would be a better suited platform. Just curious about your source(s) MattP that indicate Strike Eagles used the GBU-28 in this conflict.

 

If I were to guess the load-out for F-15E's (for Enduring Freedom or other conflicts) if/when carrying GBU-28 it would beGBU-28 on centerline, AN/ASQ-13 and -14, wing tanks on both wings, 2 AIM-9 (inner) and 2 AIM-120 on outer shoulder pylons. All other pylons empty.

 

Just speculating on the load-out here, no evidence I have seen GBU-28's were ever carried operationally on F-15E's. Happy to be proven wrong.

 

I found a photo with GBU-28 on the wing pylon normally used by a fuel tank during testing.

I would expect the centerline pylon to be the obvious location to prevent offset loads as the F-111 experienced:

air-to-air-view-of-gbu-28-hard-target-gu

 

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OP question was use of GBU-28 during Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom, not GBU-28 use during Allied Force. It is already confusing enough with the requested campaigns, let alone adding an additional one.

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3 hours ago, Nebbor said:

OP question was use of GBU-28 during Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom, not GBU-28 use during Allied Force. It is already confusing enough with the requested campaigns, let alone adding an additional one.

I think it was you who opened up that one with your previous post.

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1 hour ago, ElectroSoldier said:

I think it was you who opened up that one with your previous post.

 

OP asked for GBU-28 usage in:

Desert Storm 1990-1991 Iraq

Enduring Freedom 2001-2014 Afghanistan

 

Not:

Allied Force 1999 Yugoslavia

 

Please point out what previous post of mine referred to GBU-28 use during Allied Force. There is none I recall, maybe I need reminding.

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1 hour ago, ElectroSoldier said:

I think it was you who opened up that one with your previous post.

 

OP asked for GBU-28 usage in:

Desert Storm 1990-1991 Iraq

Enduring Freedom 2001-2014 Afghanistan

 

Not:

Allied Force 1999 Yugoslavia

 

Please point out what previous post of mine referred to GBU-28 use during Allied Force. There is none I recall, maybe I need reminding.

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On 6/23/2022 at 12:57 PM, Nebbor said:

 

 

So unless somebody provides some kind of evidence of F-15E's dropping (or even carrying) the GBU-28 operationally during Enduring Freedom (or any other wartime operation) I don't believe they actually did. As said the B-2 would be a better suited platform. Just curious about your source(s) MattP that indicate Strike Eagles used the GBU-28 in this conflict.

 

If I were to guess the load-out for F-15E's (for Enduring Freedom or other conflicts) if/when carrying GBU-28 it would beGBU-28 on centerline, AN/ASQ-13 and -14, wing tanks on both wings, 2 AIM-9 (inner) and 2 AIM-120 on outer shoulder pylons. All other pylons empty.

 

Just speculating on the load-out here, no evidence I have seen GBU-28's were ever carried operationally on F-15E's. Happy to be proven wrong.

 

I found a photo with GBU-28 on the wing pylon normally used by a fuel tank during testing.

I would expect the centerline pylon to be the obvious location to prevent offset loads as the F-111 experienced:

air-to-air-view-of-gbu-28-hard-target-gu

 

 

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Guys PLEASE go easy with each other!!! I really appreciate ANY info on the GBU-28, additional info is a PLUS on It's use. As I stated in the initial request:  "As this is not a burning question for a current/important build, ANY help is appreciated, but NOT an immediate need..."  Thank you to EVERYBODY for the information!

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