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<blockquote data-quote="chami t" data-source="post: 3669275" data-attributes="member: 145463">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]GBU-10/12&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Paveway II.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<img src="http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu-12.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Based on the MK-82 &amp; MK-84 GP bombs, the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Paveway II series of Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs) contains a semi-active&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; laser homing seeker, canards on the nose &amp; tail section, and&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; control surfaces on the aft end. The weapon is capable of operating&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; in cloud ceilings down to 2,500 feet. The GBU-10/12 weigh 2,081 lbs &amp; 610&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; lbs, respectively. [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]GBU-10[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]&nbsp; Class 2000 lb. Paveway I &amp; II Laser Guided Weapons &nbsp; Mission Air interdiction &nbsp; Targets Mobile hard, fixed soft, fixed hard &nbsp; Service Air Force, Navy &nbsp; First capability 1976 &nbsp; Guidance method Laser &nbsp; Weight (lbs.) 2562 &nbsp; Length: (in.) 172 &nbsp; Diameter (in.): 15/18 (Warhead)&nbsp; 28 (Airfoil Group) &nbsp; Warhead: BLU-109 penetrator&nbsp; MK 84: Blast/Fragmentation &nbsp; Explosive: 535 lbs. Tritonal [BLU-109] &nbsp; 945 lbs. Tritonal [MK 84] &nbsp; Range: 8 nautical miles &nbsp; Circular error probable: 9 meters &nbsp; Quantity: Air Force: 10,145&nbsp; Navy: 1,184 &nbsp; Production unit cost: Air Force: $23,700 &nbsp; Navy: $26,100 &nbsp; Platforms: A-7, A-10, B-52, F-111, F-117, F-15E, F- 16 , F/A-18 C/D, A-6, F-14[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]GBU-12&nbsp; Class: 500 lb. Paveway I &amp; II Guided Weapon &nbsp; Mission: Air interdiction &nbsp; Targets: Mobile hard, fixed soft, fixed hard &nbsp; Service: Air Force, Navy &nbsp; Contractor: Texas Instruments &nbsp; First capability: 1976 &nbsp; Guidance: Semi-Active Laser &nbsp; Weight: (lbs.) 800 &nbsp; Length (in.): 129 &nbsp; Diameter (in.): 11 (Warhead); 18 (Airfoil Group) &nbsp; Warhead: MK-82 Blast/Fragmentation &nbsp; Explosive: Tritonal, PBXN-109 (192 lbs.) &nbsp; Range: 8 nautical miles &nbsp; Circular error probable: 9 meters &nbsp; Quantity: Air Force: 29,654&nbsp; Navy: 2,982 &nbsp; Production unit cost: Air Force: $19,000;&nbsp; Navy: $19,050 &nbsp; Platforms: A-7, A-10, B-52, F-111, F-117, F-15, F- 16, F/A-18 C/D, F-14, A-6 [/FONT][FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Bombs [/FONT]&nbsp;&nbsp; zSB(3,3)&nbsp;[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<img src="http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu15.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />GBU-15. The&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; GBU-15 bomb is an unpowered, glide weapon used to destroy high value enemy&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; targets. It is designed to be used with F-15E and F-111F aircraft. The weapon&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; consists of modular components that are attached to either an MK-84 or BLU-109&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; penetrating warhead. Each weapon has five components -- a forward guidance&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; section, warhead adapter section, control module, airfoil components and&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; a weapon data link.[/FONT]&nbsp;[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The guidance section&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; is attached to the nose of the weapon and contains either a television guidance&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; system for daytime or an imaging infrared system for night or limited, adverse&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; weather operations. A data link in the tail section sends guidance updates&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; to the control aircraft that enables the weapon systems operator to guide&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; the bomb by remote control to its target. The umbilical receptacle passes&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; guidance and control data between cockpit control systems of the launching&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; aircraft and the weapon prior to launch. The rear control section consists&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; of four wings are in an X-like arrangement with trailing edge flap control&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; surfaces for flight maneuvering. [/FONT]&nbsp;[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The control module&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; contains the autopilot, which collects steering data from the guidance section&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; and converts the information into signals that move the wing control surfaces&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; to change the weapons flight path. The GBU-15 may be used in direct or indirect&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; attack. In a direct attack, the pilot selects a target before launch, locks&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; the weapon guidance system onto it and launches the weapon. The weapon automatically&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; guides itself to the target, enabling the pilot to leave the area. In an&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; indirect attack, the weapon is guided by remote control after launch. The&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; pilot releases the weapon and, via remote control, searches for the target. [/FONT]&nbsp;[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Once the target&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; is acquired, the weapon can be locked to the target or manually guided via&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; the data-link system. This highly maneuverable weapon has an optimal, low-to-medium&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; altitude delivery capability with pinpoint accuracy. It also has a standoff&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; capability. Desert Storm F-111F pilots used GBU-15 glide bombs to seal flaming&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; oil pipeline manifolds sabotaged by Saddam Hussein's troops.[/FONT]&nbsp;[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Primary Function:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Air-to-surface guided glide bomb. &nbsp; Mission: Offensive counter air, close air support, interdiction, naval anti-&nbsp;&nbsp; surface warfare &nbsp; Targets: Mobile soft, fixed hard, fixed soft &nbsp; Service: Air Force &nbsp; Contractor: Rockwell International Corp. &nbsp; First capability: 1983&nbsp; Guidance System: Television Electro Optical TV via Mid-course guidance Beacon&nbsp;&nbsp; Data Link&nbsp; Launch Weight: 3640 lbs&nbsp; Length: 12 feet, 10.5 inches (3.91 meters) &nbsp; Diameter: 18 inches (0.45 meters) &nbsp; Wingspan: 4 feet, 11 inches (1.49 meters) &nbsp; Range: Greater than 5 nautical miles &nbsp; Ceiling: 30,000-plus feet (9,091 meters) &nbsp; Speed: Classified &nbsp; Warheads: Mk-84 general purpose or&nbsp; BLU-109 penetrating bombs &nbsp; Explosive: 945 Lbs. Tritonal[Mk-84]&nbsp; 535 Lbs. Tritonal [BLU-109] &nbsp; Production unit cost: $195,000[/FONT]&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] <img src="http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu-24.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />GBU-24 Paveway III.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] The GBU-24 is a third generation laser guided bomb, called the Paveway III, and contains a penetrating warhead. The bomb is a precision guided munition effective against a broad range of high-value targets. It can be employed from various altitudes to include low, medium, and high altitude operations. The Paveway III was developed by Texas Instruments and is employed by the F-111, F-15E, and F-16. The GBU-24s performance was proved successfully during the Gulf War, and it remains in production. [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The Paveway III uses semiactive laser homing to guide&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; to its target, and has an advanced guidance section with an adapted&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; high lift airframe to improve stability and performance. The system&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; provides operational flexibility with the use of an adaptive auto pilot&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; feature, along with a very sensitive scanning seeker. The entire bomb&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; weighs 2,350 pounds and is approximately 14 feet long.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mission:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Close air support, interdiction, offensive counter air, naval anti-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; surface warfare &nbsp; Targets: Mobile hard, fixed soft, fixed hard &nbsp; Service: Air Force, Navy &nbsp; First capability: 1983 &nbsp; Guidance method: Laser &nbsp; Range: Greater than 10 nautical miles &nbsp; Production unit cost: $55,600 &nbsp; Quantity: 13,114 &nbsp; Platforms: A-6, A-10, F-14, F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-111 [/FONT] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<img src="http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu27.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />GBU-27. The&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; GBU-27 is a 2,200 pound laser-guided bomb designed specifically for&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; use by the F-117 Stealth Fighter. It is a highly accurate, hard-structure&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; munition compatible with the F-117's advanced target acquisition/designator&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; system. The GBU-27 uses a BLU-109 improved performance 2,000 pound&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; bomb developed in 1985 under the project name HAVE VOID. The BLU-109&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; was designed for use against hardened structures and features a high-strength&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; forged steel case and a new delayed-action tail fuze. It carries 550&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; pounds of high explosives and can penetrate more than six feet of reinforced&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; concrete before exploding. [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The GRU-27&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; uses a modified Paveway II guidance control unit which provides &quot;terminal&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; trajectory shaping&quot; for optimum impact angle against various target&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; structures. For example, it will hit an aircraft shelter with a vertical&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; impact, but make a horizontal approach to a bridge support. A Paveway&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; II tail assembly with folding wings completes the bomb. [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The F-117&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; can carry two GBU-27s in two weapons bays and is reportedly capable&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; of hitting a one square meter target from an altitude of 25,000 feet.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The GBU-27 was used extensively during Desert Storm, with a claimed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; hit probability of over 95 percent. [/FONT] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mission:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Close air support, interdiction, offensive counter air, naval anti-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; surface warfare &nbsp; Targets: Mobile hard, fixed hard, fixed soft &nbsp; Service: Air Force &nbsp; First capability: 1987 &nbsp; Guidance method: Laser &nbsp; Range: Greater than 10 nautical miles&nbsp; Production unit cost: $55,000 &nbsp; Quantity: 3,213 &nbsp; Platform: F-117[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<img src="http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu-28.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />GBU-28. The&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; GBU-28 is the famed bunker buster used in Desert Storm. It was developed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; in minimal time under USAF's rapid response program. It is primarily&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; used as a deep penetration weapon against buried and hardened command&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; and control facilities. The bomb is essentially an Army 8 inch howitzer&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; modified with a GBU-27 guidance kit to produce a 4,700 pound laser&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; guided bunker busting bomb. Lockheed Missile and Space System was the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; contractor on the project. Two GBU-28s were dropped in Desert Storm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; by F-111s but has been flight tested for use on the F-15E too. Advanced&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; versions to improve operational capability and flexibility are being&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; studied.[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mission:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Offensive counter air, close air support, interdiction &nbsp; Targets: Fixed hard &nbsp; Class: 4,000 lb. Penetrator, Blast/Fragmentation &nbsp; Service: Air Force &nbsp; Contracto:r Lockheed (BLU-113/B), National Forge (BLU-113A/B), &nbsp; First capability: 1991 &nbsp; Weight (lbs.): 4,414 &nbsp; Length (in.): 153 &nbsp; Diameter (in.): 14.5 &nbsp; Explosive: 6471bs. Tritonal &nbsp; Guidance: method Laser &nbsp; Range: Greater than 5 nautical miles&nbsp; Production unit cost: $145,600 &nbsp; Quantity: 125 plus additional production &nbsp; Platforms: F-15E, F-111F [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/FONT]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="chami t, post: 3669275, member: 145463"] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]GBU-10/12 Paveway II. [/B][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B][IMG]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu-12.jpg[/IMG][/B] Based on the MK-82 & MK-84 GP bombs, the Paveway II series of Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs) contains a semi-active laser homing seeker, canards on the nose & tail section, and control surfaces on the aft end. The weapon is capable of operating in cloud ceilings down to 2,500 feet. The GBU-10/12 weigh 2,081 lbs & 610 lbs, respectively. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]GBU-10[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] Class 2000 lb. Paveway I & II Laser Guided Weapons Mission Air interdiction Targets Mobile hard, fixed soft, fixed hard Service Air Force, Navy First capability 1976 Guidance method Laser Weight (lbs.) 2562 Length: (in.) 172 Diameter (in.): 15/18 (Warhead) 28 (Airfoil Group) Warhead: BLU-109 penetrator MK 84: Blast/Fragmentation Explosive: 535 lbs. Tritonal [BLU-109] 945 lbs. Tritonal [MK 84] Range: 8 nautical miles Circular error probable: 9 meters Quantity: Air Force: 10,145 Navy: 1,184 Production unit cost: Air Force: $23,700 Navy: $26,100 Platforms: A-7, A-10, B-52, F-111, F-117, F-15E, F- 16 , F/A-18 C/D, A-6, F-14[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]GBU-12 Class: 500 lb. Paveway I & II Guided Weapon Mission: Air interdiction Targets: Mobile hard, fixed soft, fixed hard Service: Air Force, Navy Contractor: Texas Instruments First capability: 1976 Guidance: Semi-Active Laser Weight: (lbs.) 800 Length (in.): 129 Diameter (in.): 11 (Warhead); 18 (Airfoil Group) Warhead: MK-82 Blast/Fragmentation Explosive: Tritonal, PBXN-109 (192 lbs.) Range: 8 nautical miles Circular error probable: 9 meters Quantity: Air Force: 29,654 Navy: 2,982 Production unit cost: Air Force: $19,000; Navy: $19,050 Platforms: A-7, A-10, B-52, F-111, F-117, F-15, F- 16, F/A-18 C/D, F-14, A-6 [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica][SIZE=2][COLOR=#cc0000][B]Bombs [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] zSB(3,3) [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B][IMG]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu15.gif[/IMG]GBU-15.[/B] The GBU-15 bomb is an unpowered, glide weapon used to destroy high value enemy targets. It is designed to be used with F-15E and F-111F aircraft. The weapon consists of modular components that are attached to either an MK-84 or BLU-109 penetrating warhead. Each weapon has five components -- a forward guidance section, warhead adapter section, control module, airfoil components and a weapon data link.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]The guidance section is attached to the nose of the weapon and contains either a television guidance system for daytime or an imaging infrared system for night or limited, adverse weather operations. A data link in the tail section sends guidance updates to the control aircraft that enables the weapon systems operator to guide the bomb by remote control to its target. The umbilical receptacle passes guidance and control data between cockpit control systems of the launching aircraft and the weapon prior to launch. The rear control section consists of four wings are in an X-like arrangement with trailing edge flap control surfaces for flight maneuvering. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]The control module contains the autopilot, which collects steering data from the guidance section and converts the information into signals that move the wing control surfaces to change the weapons flight path. The GBU-15 may be used in direct or indirect attack. In a direct attack, the pilot selects a target before launch, locks the weapon guidance system onto it and launches the weapon. The weapon automatically guides itself to the target, enabling the pilot to leave the area. In an indirect attack, the weapon is guided by remote control after launch. The pilot releases the weapon and, via remote control, searches for the target. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Once the target is acquired, the weapon can be locked to the target or manually guided via the data-link system. This highly maneuverable weapon has an optimal, low-to-medium altitude delivery capability with pinpoint accuracy. It also has a standoff capability. Desert Storm F-111F pilots used GBU-15 glide bombs to seal flaming oil pipeline manifolds sabotaged by Saddam Hussein's troops.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Primary Function: Air-to-surface guided glide bomb. Mission: Offensive counter air, close air support, interdiction, naval anti- surface warfare Targets: Mobile soft, fixed hard, fixed soft Service: Air Force Contractor: Rockwell International Corp. First capability: 1983 Guidance System: Television Electro Optical TV via Mid-course guidance Beacon Data Link Launch Weight: 3640 lbs Length: 12 feet, 10.5 inches (3.91 meters) Diameter: 18 inches (0.45 meters) Wingspan: 4 feet, 11 inches (1.49 meters) Range: Greater than 5 nautical miles Ceiling: 30,000-plus feet (9,091 meters) Speed: Classified Warheads: Mk-84 general purpose or BLU-109 penetrating bombs Explosive: 945 Lbs. Tritonal[Mk-84] 535 Lbs. Tritonal [BLU-109] Production unit cost: $195,000[/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] [IMG]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu-24.gif[/IMG]GBU-24 Paveway III.[/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] The GBU-24 is a third generation laser guided bomb, called the Paveway III, and contains a penetrating warhead. The bomb is a precision guided munition effective against a broad range of high-value targets. It can be employed from various altitudes to include low, medium, and high altitude operations. The Paveway III was developed by Texas Instruments and is employed by the F-111, F-15E, and F-16. The GBU-24s performance was proved successfully during the Gulf War, and it remains in production. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [SIZE=2]The Paveway III uses semiactive laser homing to guide to its target, and has an advanced guidance section with an adapted high lift airframe to improve stability and performance. The system provides operational flexibility with the use of an adaptive auto pilot feature, along with a very sensitive scanning seeker. The entire bomb weighs 2,350 pounds and is approximately 14 feet long.[/SIZE] [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Mission: Close air support, interdiction, offensive counter air, naval anti- surface warfare Targets: Mobile hard, fixed soft, fixed hard Service: Air Force, Navy First capability: 1983 Guidance method: Laser Range: Greater than 10 nautical miles Production unit cost: $55,600 Quantity: 13,114 Platforms: A-6, A-10, F-14, F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-111 [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B][IMG]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu27.gif[/IMG]GBU-27.[/B] The GBU-27 is a 2,200 pound laser-guided bomb designed specifically for use by the F-117 Stealth Fighter. It is a highly accurate, hard-structure munition compatible with the F-117's advanced target acquisition/designator system. The GBU-27 uses a BLU-109 improved performance 2,000 pound bomb developed in 1985 under the project name HAVE VOID. The BLU-109 was designed for use against hardened structures and features a high-strength forged steel case and a new delayed-action tail fuze. It carries 550 pounds of high explosives and can penetrate more than six feet of reinforced concrete before exploding. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]The GRU-27 uses a modified Paveway II guidance control unit which provides "terminal trajectory shaping" for optimum impact angle against various target structures. For example, it will hit an aircraft shelter with a vertical impact, but make a horizontal approach to a bridge support. A Paveway II tail assembly with folding wings completes the bomb. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]The F-117 can carry two GBU-27s in two weapons bays and is reportedly capable of hitting a one square meter target from an altitude of 25,000 feet. The GBU-27 was used extensively during Desert Storm, with a claimed hit probability of over 95 percent. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Mission: Close air support, interdiction, offensive counter air, naval anti- surface warfare Targets: Mobile hard, fixed hard, fixed soft Service: Air Force First capability: 1987 Guidance method: Laser Range: Greater than 10 nautical miles Production unit cost: $55,000 Quantity: 3,213 Platform: F-117[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B][IMG]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/images/gbu-28.jpg[/IMG]GBU-28.[/B] The GBU-28 is the famed bunker buster used in Desert Storm. It was developed in minimal time under USAF's rapid response program. It is primarily used as a deep penetration weapon against buried and hardened command and control facilities. The bomb is essentially an Army 8 inch howitzer modified with a GBU-27 guidance kit to produce a 4,700 pound laser guided bunker busting bomb. Lockheed Missile and Space System was the contractor on the project. Two GBU-28s were dropped in Desert Storm by F-111s but has been flight tested for use on the F-15E too. Advanced versions to improve operational capability and flexibility are being studied.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Mission: Offensive counter air, close air support, interdiction Targets: Fixed hard Class: 4,000 lb. Penetrator, Blast/Fragmentation Service: Air Force Contracto:r Lockheed (BLU-113/B), National Forge (BLU-113A/B), First capability: 1991 Weight (lbs.): 4,414 Length (in.): 153 Diameter (in.): 14.5 Explosive: 6471bs. Tritonal Guidance: method Laser Range: Greater than 5 nautical miles Production unit cost: $145,600 Quantity: 125 plus additional production Platforms: F-15E, F-111F [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]

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