RAAF JDAM-ER Program Status

[ELP]

Latest RAAF JDAM-ER Test Successful.

I could be wrong but I think RAAF will be the only one so far to field the ER version of JDAM. (We (U.S.) tested it but the ER with the wing kit was never funded to put into the field).
ER (extended range) is the wing kit attached to give a conventional JDAM kit more stand-off range than the standard versions range of 10-13 miles (16-20.8km )

Boeing JDAM Scores Direct Hit in Extended Range Tests

March 19, 2007

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2007/q1/070316c_nr.html

According to this, with a similar technology "Dimondback" wing kit, JDAM-ER can fly as much as 1 mile (1.6km) for every thousand feet of altitude.
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/smart/docs/man-sm-jdam-000921.htm

The wing kit RAAF used here is developed by Hawker de Havilland, based on technology licensed from the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) . Assuming all of these tests are successful, full production of the wing kit will be in Australia. (source: Defence Today (Strike Publications)-Sep/Oct-2006, p.7 )


Photo Link Here:
http://boeingmedia.com/imageDetail.cfm?id=14755&clr=release
Photo Credit: Royal Australian Air Force
Neg #: MSF07-1722-1

After release the weapon performs a 180 degree roll, the wings extend out and are on top of the weapon.

 

[jack412]

to update, has boeing done a number on aus

DSTO > News > Smart bombs score another hit in extended range tests
date 2008 The JDAM-ER wing kit was developed by Boeing’s Hawker de Havilland subsidiary from DSTO’s original technology called ‘Kerkanya’ (an Aboriginal word for Kestrel Hawk
If the wing kits are commercially viable, there is likely to be significant Australian industry involvement in the manufacturing activities

Boeing to co-develop 910kg JDAM ER wing kit with Korea
DATE:03/04/09
SOURCE:Flight InternationalBoeing to co-develop 910kg JDAM ER wing kit with Korea
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Boeing and Times Aerospace Korea to are to jointly develop a wing assembly for the 910kg (2,000lb) Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) bomb. The two partners will co-develop the wing kit to convert the JDAM into a JDAM ER over the next 40 months. TAK will become Boeing's primary supplier for the 910kg JDAM ER wing assembly.