What is a GBU 54?
What is a GBU 54?
The GBU-54 is the Air Force’s newest 500-pound precision weapon, equipped with a special targeting system that uses a combination of Global Position System and laser guidance to accurately engage and destroy moving targets. (
What is a GBU 32?
Mission. The Joint Direct Attack Munition is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather “smart” munitions.
What does GBU-31 stand for?
Joint Direct Attack Munitions
Joint Direct Attack Munition
| Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) | |
|---|---|
| GBU-31: A Mk84 bomb fitted with JDAM kit | |
| Type | Bomb guidance kit |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history |
What is a GBU 56?
The GBU-56/B is the dual-mode, laser and GPS/inertial navigation system [INS], -guided variant of the GBU-31/B 2,000 lb Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that utilizes the MK 84 (general purpose) and BLU-109 (penetrating) bombs to afford a moving target capability.
What does a GBU 54 weigh?
LJDAM (GBU-54) is a 500-pound dual-mode weapon that couples the GPS/INS precision of the JDAM and laser-designated accuracy of a laser-guided bomb into a single weapon.
How much does a GBU 32 weight?
| GBU-31(V)2/B | GBU-32(V)2/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3.879 m (152.72 in) | 3.035 m (119.49 in) |
| Diameter | 46 cm (18 in) | 35.6 cm (14 in) |
| Fin span | 64.3 cm (25.32 in) | 49.8 cm (19.62 in) |
| Weight | 946 kg (2085 lb) | 468 kg (1031 lb) |
How big is a GBU-31?
The Navy has also developed the GBU-56 Laser JDAM for the BLU-109 penetrator to replace the legacy GBU-24 Paveway III weapons systems and improve performance in highly contested environments. Wingspan: GBU-31: 25 inches (63.5 centimeters); GBU-32: 19.6 ins. (49.8 centimeters).
How much is a GBU-12?
US $21,896
| GBU-12 Paveway II | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | US $21,896 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 230 kg (510 lb) |
| Length | 3.27 m (10.7 ft) |
Is a GBU 38 GPS guided?
Joint Direct Attack Munition is a GPS/INS-guided, autonomous, all-weather surface attack weapon.
How much does a GBU 31 cost?
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Acquisition unit cost | $62,846 |
| Average unit cost (40,000 units) | $18,000 current estimate $42,200 initial estimate |
| Quantity | Navy: 12,000 Air Force: 62,000 |
| Platforms | B-52, B-1, B-2, F-22, F-16, F-15E, F- 117, F-14 A/B/D, F/A-18C/D, F/A-18E/F, AV-8B, P-3, S-3 |
How much does a GBU 10 weigh?
The GBU-10 has been built in more than a half-dozen variants with different wing and fuse combinations. Weight depends on the specific configuration, ranging from 2,055 lb (934 kg) to 2,103 lb (956 kg).
What is the GBU 10 used for?
GBU-10 is the Paveway II seeker and tail kit mounted on a 2,000-lb general-purpose bomb and primarily used against non-hardened targets. It is, however, capable of penetration. The GBU-12 uses a 500-lb bomb body and is primarily used against stationary armored targets.