B-2 being modified to carry 30000 pound penetrator weapon

Northrop Grumman has begun modifing the B-2 bomber to carry up to two 30000 lb penetrator weapon that could be used against buried hardended targets. The bomb which has 5300 lbs of explosives packed into its 20 foot length is no doubt intended for Iran as the continue to place thier nuclear facilited underground.

www.aviationweek.com.../awst_xml/2007/07/23/AW_07_23_2007_p16-164766-13.xml&query=b-2

[edit on 7/31/07 by FredT]