GBU-10 GBU-10

GBU-10 - Definition and Overview

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GBU-10 Paveway II
Primary Function:unpowered guided weapon
Length:14 ft 4in (3.84 m)
Diameter:18 in (460 mm)
Range:More than 8 nm (14.8 km)

American Paveway-series laser-guided bomb, based on the Mk 84 general-purpose bomb, but with laser seeker and wings for guidance. Introduced into service c. 1976. Used by USAF, US Navy, US Marine Corps, and various NATO air forces.

The GBU-10 has been built in more than a half-dozen variants with different wing and fuse combinations. Weight depends on the the specific configuration, ranging from 2,055 lb (934 kg) to 2,103 lb (956 kg).

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