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GBU-10 Paveway II
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GBU-10PavewayII

Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · United States · 1976
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GBU-10PavewayII

GBU-10 Paveway II
GBU-10 Paveway II Photo: Valder137 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Lethality
75
Moving-Target Capability
60
Stand-Off Range
70
Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Platform Compatibility
90
All-Weather Capability
40
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin, Raytheon
CategoryLaser-Guided Bombs (LGB)
EraCold War
In service1976
Operators12 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) MASS Rating
6/9
Cold War
10/18
All-Time
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Lethality
75
Moving-Target Capability
60
Stand-Off Range
70
Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Platform Compatibility
90
All-Weather Capability
40
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the laser-guided bombs (lgb) category.
01 / Overview
GBU-10 Paveway II
Prime contractor
Production
1976–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LASER-GUIDED BOMBS (LGB) · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
laser-guided bombs (lgb) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the laser-guided bombs (lgb) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Munition TypeLaser-Guided Bomb
  • Service Entry Year1976
  • Total Weight907.2 kg
  • Length4.267 m
  • Diameter457.2 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance4MOD.4
▣Warhead & Effect3MOD.3
  • Warhead TypeGeneral-purpose bomb
  • Explosive Filler Weight429 kg
  • Filler TypeTritonal
◇Delivery2MOD.2
◆Platform3MOD.3
  • Compatible AircraftUSAF, US Navy, US Marine Corps, Royal Australian Air Force, NATO air forces
  • Low-Drag BodyYes
  • Fin / Tail TypeFolding wings
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
50
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A guided bomb is a munition that uses a guidance system to modify its flight path in real-time to ensure accuracy.
Guidance method where a target is illuminated by a laser, and a weapon's seeker homes in on the reflected beam to achieve precision strikes.
A streamlined design reducing air resistance to increase the speed or accuracy of a Gravity Bomb.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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