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Precision-guided munition
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A precision-guided munition, also called a smart weapon, smart munition, or smart bomb, is a type of weapon system that integrates advanced guidance and control systems, such as GPS, laser guidance, o
A laser-guided GBU-24 (BLU-109 warhead variant) strikes its target.
A laser-guided GBU-24 (BLU-109 warhead variant) strikes its target.
Diagram showing the operation of a laser-guided ammunition round. From a CIA report, 1986.
Diagram showing the operation of a laser-guided ammunition round. From a CIA report, 1986.
HOPE/HOSBO of the Luftwaffe with a combination of GPS/INS and electro-optical guidance
HOPE/HOSBO of the Luftwaffe with a combination of GPS/INS and electro-optical guidance
A F-22 releases a JDAM from its center internal bay while flying at supersonic speed.
A F-22 releases a JDAM from its center internal bay while flying at supersonic speed.
Laser-guided bomb
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A laser-guided bomb is a guided bomb that uses semi-active laser guidance to strike a designated target with greater accuracy than an unguided bomb. First developed by the United States during the Vie
Precision-guided munition
…iron bombs, to no effect, only to be dropped in one mission with PGMs. Although not as popular as the newer JDAM and JSOW weapons, or even the older laser-guided bomb systems, weapons like the AGM-62 Walleye TV guided bomb are still being used, in conjunction with the AAW-144 Data Link Pod, on US Navy F/A-18 Hornets…
A GBU-10 shortly before it strikes a small boat during a training exercise
A GBU-10 shortly before it strikes a small boat during a training exercise