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GBU-39B (also known as GBU-39/B or GBU-39) is a precision-guided aerial bomb developed by the United States and classified in the 250-pound class. As the first member of the “Small Diameter Bomb” (SDB) concept, this munition is known for its compact design, which allows a single aircraft weapons station to carry four bombs. History The primary contractor for the development of the GBU-39B was Boeing. The program was initiated in response to a need identified in the late 1990s for bombs capable o