How accurate are laser guided missile?
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How accurate are laser guided missile?
A laser-guided bomb (LGB) is a guided bomb that uses semi-active laser guidance to strike a designated target with greater accuracy than an unguided bomb. Unguided bombs had an accuracy rate of just 5.5\% per mission, which usually included large numbers of the munitions.
How accurate are GPS guided bombs?
PGMs typically use the global positioning system (GPS), laser guidance, or inertial navigation systems to improve a weapon’s accuracy to reportedly less than 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). As a result, DOD has argued it requires longer-range precision munitions to meet these new threats.
How much does a laser-guided bomb cost?
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Class | 2000 lb. Paveway I & II Laser Guided Weapons |
| Acquisition unit cost | Not available |
| 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 |
How much does a 500 pound bomb cost?
Mark 82 bomb
| Mark 82 General Purpose (GP) Bomb | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | $2,082.50 (in 2001) |
| Variants | GBU-12 Paveway II GBU-38 JDAM |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 500 pounds (227 kg) |
What does Smart bomb mean?
smart bomb, also called smart missile, type of precision-guided munition. In bombs with the laser-guidance system, commonly called laser-guided bombs, the target is illuminated by a laser beam from the releasing aircraft, another target-control aircraft, or a ground force unit.
How does a precision-guided missile work?
Precision-guided small arms prototypes have been developed which use a laser designator to guide an electronically actuated bullet to a target. Another system in development uses a laser range finder to trigger an explosive small arms shell in proximity to a target.
What is AGM bomb?
The AGM-130 is a powered air-to-surface missile designed for strikes at long range against various targets. It is essentially a rocket-boosted version of the GBU-15 bomb, with the rocket motor increasing the launch range and so giving the launch aircraft protection from whatever defenses may protect the target.