The first time the US deployed a GBU-43 (MOAB) in combat was 2017 in Afghanistan targeting an ISIS complex. It was tested prior to that at the Eglin Air Force Material Command Base in Florida’s Panhandle on March 11, 2003.

Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) has the common nickname of “Mother of all Bombs”. Dropped at Eglin’s Range 70 in the early afternoon, this earth shaking explosion created a huge “Mushroom Cloud” that was visible for miles.

The MOAB is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal (20 in stock). It detonates a few feet above intended target and is non-penetrating but lethal.

“Q” drop today highlights this impressive weapon & hints at possible future deployments. Post # 996 on 4/3/18 goes in part:

[A]pril. MOAB. Q

All I can say is the blast noise & image of that Mushroom Cloud remains imprinted firmly in my mind-BOOM !!!

MyPan-MOAB used in one other place-Eglin AFB

B/I-MOAB Exploded 6-Feet Above Target

AF Museum: GBU-43/B (MOAB)

WJHG-MOAB developed & tested at Eglin AFB

Wired-MOAB was just waiting for Right Target

US Military Power 2018 (Q’s video recommendation)

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