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Hasan Nasrallah's Concealed Bunker Complex, Israeli Intelligence Operations, and Precision Airstrike with Bunker Buster Bombs
- Hasen Nasrallah was believed to be hiding in a multi-building complex with an underground bunker where he met with top commanders.
- Three scenarios were considered for Nasrallah's elimination: A tip-off from an external spy agency provided precise coordinates for dropping multiple bunker buster bombs. Israeli Mossad agents used laser-guided targeting. Communication hacking over five years was used to determine the exact date and deploy around 80 weapons.
- The Hezbollah headquarters appears as a normal residential building but contains an underground basement with a network of tunnels for emergency escape.
- On September 27th, Israeli officials received a tip-off about Nasrallah's arrival, leading to an F-15 jet targeting the building.
- Approximately 80 bombs were dropped, including a bunker buster bomb designed to penetrate multiple structures and eliminate Nasrallah.
- The operation resulted in significant collateral damage and civilian casualties.
- The bunker buster bomb used has a laser sensor, weighs about 650 lbs, contains Tritonal explosive, and measures approximately 19 ft long.
Precision-guided bunker penetration capabilities, laser and GPS targeting, and advanced detonation mechanisms
- The bomb displaces less material as it penetrates layers of reinforced bunkers or buildings, allowing it to travel further to almost 100 m.
- A laser or GPS guidance is used to illuminate the target before a Hanah 15 jet drops the bomb.
- The bomb's guidance system enables it to make precise adjustments to accurately reach its target.
- The bunker Buster bomb can penetrate around 6 m of reinforced concrete and travel up to 100 ft of soft ground or buildings.
- The GBU 28 can be equipped with a delay fuse, detonating after penetrating the target rather than on impact.
- The bomb contains 700 lb of TNT, generating a significant blast radius of several hundred m.
- Mark 80 and 82 series weapons can be converted into guided bombs with various fuse options for detonation.
- The process of upgrading to a guided weapon involves removing the low drag tail for the installation of a guidance section.
- The inertial guidance kit and military-grade GPS ensure precise navigation towards the target.
- The bomb can be enhanced with a laser-guided kit and wings, increasing its range significantly.
JDAM and GBU 39 advanced guidance systems utilizing GPS, inertial navigation, and aerodynamic maneuvering for precision strikes
- Flight prior to weapon release, when dropped, the JDAM switches to its internal guidance or GPS, using military-grade satellites for accurate location pinpointing.
- The JDAM provides real all-weather capability as GPS is unaffected by rain, clouds, fog, or smoke and does not miss its target if stationary.
- The inertial guidance clock keeps track of the JDAM's position and controls the fins to maintain its course when off course.
- The JDAM can change direction using aerodynamic features, similar to how a skydiver uses body surface area to maneuver in the air.
- Israel purchased around 5,000 units of GBU 39 Glide weapons with an advanced guidance system worth $3 billion.
- The GBU 39 consists of a steel penetrating casing containing a 250 lb unguided bomb, re-engineered for the casing.
- The GBU 39 features an anti-jamming GPS guidance kit, utilizing both GPS and laser guidance, with a small mission computer inside.