Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the glide bombs category.
01 / Overview
GBU-15
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GLIDE BOMBS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the glide bombs category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Munition Typeunpowered glide bomb
- Service Entry Year1975
- Total Weight1,134 kg
- Length3.9 m
- Diameter475 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance3MOD.3
- GuidedYes
- Guidance Typemanual radio datalink with TV or imaging infrared
- Imaging InfraredYes
▣Warhead & Effect2MOD.2
- Warhead TypeMark 84 or BLU-109 warhead
- Explosive Filler Weight907 kg
◇Delivery2MOD.2
◆Platform1MOD.1
- Compatible AircraftF-4 Phantom II, B-52 Stratofortress, F-111 Aardvark, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon
▤Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants2
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler Weight429 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
- 1985Entered service
51
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
GBU-15 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
GLIDE BOMBS RANKING Glide Bombs · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theGlide Bombscategory.
📖 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.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
A stand-off capability refers to the ability of a weapon to be deployed at a distance from the target, typically to enhance aircraft or launch platform survivability.
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