Brahmand NewsPrevious Article
Brahmand NewsNext Article

IAI to unveil new dual mode bomb at Paris Airshow


Medium-weight Laser Guided Bomb (MLGB).

JERUSALEM (BNS): Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil a new advanced Medium-weight Laser Guided Bomb (MLGB) at the upcoming Paris Airshow, opening at Le Bourget exhibition centre on 20th June.

MLGB is a dual mode Laser Guided/ GPS guided weapon optimized for Light Attack aircraft.

MLGB is 170 cm long and weighs about 115 kg, of which the bulk, is the capable warhead. Precise homing of the MLGB is achieved against both stationary and moving targets, taking advantage of its laser homing capability.

Its fixed wings are in a cruciform configuration and spans 82 cm. and it is carried by standard 14" lugs.

The MLGB includes an advanced multi-mode fuse that allows for height, impact or delayed (penetration capable) operation.

Carriage and release envelope are compatible with fighters and light combat aircraft.

According to the IAI, the MLGB boasts optimal navigation and guidance capabilities, achieving hit accuracies of better than 1m CEP in SAL (Semi Active Laser) mode, and GPS accuracies in GPS mode.

Tags:

MLGB  Israel  

Other Related News

Japan warns of China's military moves as biggest strategic challenge

Japan has raised strong caution against China's rapid acceleration of military activity in extensive areas from around its southwestern coasts to the Pacific, describing the moves as the biggest strategic challenge.

BRAHMOS Missile Systems

Headlines

Brahmand World Defence Update 2024

Brahmand World Defence Update

Image Gallery