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Gbu-24 Paveway Iii | | GBU-24 Paveway III |
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| Primary Function: | 2,350 lb (1,066 kg) unpowered guided weapon | | Length: | 14 ft 2in (4.32 m) | | Diameter: | 14.6 in (370 mm) | | Range: | More than 10 nm (18.4 km) | Advanced 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. 1983. Several versions are available: the GBU-24A/B, the GBU-24B/B, which uses the BLU-109/B hardened penetrator for "bunker-busting" attacks, and the GBU-24E/B Enhanced Paveway Laser-Guided Bomb, which adds a GPS antenna, giving the option of GPS/INS guidance to supplement the semi-active laser guidance. Used by USAF, US Navy, US Marine Corps, and various NATO air forces.
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