Munitions Sale Payload and Logistics Impact Simulator
Dynamic procurement breakdown modeled from the reported $2.8 billion transaction for 2,000-lb heavy munitions. Directly inspect unit economics, delivery sortie volume, and explosive tonnage.
Cost Per Unit
$1.40M
Gross package allocation
Total Munition Tonnage
4,000,000 lbs
2,000 US Short Tons
Est. C-5M Sorties
45 sorties
Heavy strategic flights
Warhead Net Cost
$1.05M
Excl. guidance/support
Financial Value Allocation
Total: $2.80B
Airlift Sortie Demand by Platform
Payload comparison
Logistical Analysis Ledger & Flight Footprint
| Parameter / Component | Calculated Metric | Operational Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Payload Tonnage | 4,000,000 lbs (2,000 tons) | MK-84 class high explosive & casing weight |
| Gross Cost per Munition | $1.40M | Package valuation divided by configured units |
| Direct Munition Hardware Budget | $2.10 Billion | 75% allocated to bomb body & primary penetrator |
| Guidance Kits (JDAM) & Spares | $700 Million | 25% allocated to tail kits, telemetry, warranties |
| C-5M Super Galaxy Sorties | 45 flights | Based on ~89,000 lb max cargo density for distance |
| C-17 Globemaster Sorties | 73 flights | Alternative medium strategic cargo transport |
C-5M Spec: Payload ~140 tons structural max; ~44.5 tons (89,000 lbs) practical range max
JDAM Fit: KMU-556 / GBU-31 kit converts unguided 2,000lb bomb to precision coordinate glide munition
Verified Operational Proof Summary
ID: munitions-sale-impact-simulator-16
Cost Per Unit
1.4 million USD
Estimated C-5 Sorties
45 flights
Total Munition Tonnage
4000000 lbs
Reporting Basis
Trump Admin $2.8B 2,000-lb bomb sale