In support of an official event 

The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Presidential Gallery will be closed Saturday, May 24

Normal hours will resume on Monday, May 26
 

GBU-24 Paveway III

The Guided Bomb Unit-24 (GBU-24) is a laser guided bomb used to destroy hardened targets. It consists of the nose-mounted laser guidance unit and the Paveway III tail assembly fitted to a 2,000-pound BLU-109 bomb with its special steel casing. The original Paveway I demonstrated the usefulness of precision guided munitions in OPERATION DESERT STORM, and F-15E AND F-16 aircraft effectively delivered GBU-24s against a broad range of high-value targets in Kosovo and Afghanistan. 

TECHNICAL NOTES:
Range:
Over ten miles
Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
Length: 14 feet 5 inches
Diameter: 3 feet
Total Weight: 23,500 pounds

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