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GBU-24PavewayIII

Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · United States · 1983
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GBU-24PavewayIII

GBU-24 Paveway III
GBU-24 Paveway III Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Lethality
80
Moving-Target Capability
60
Stand-Off Range
75
Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Platform Compatibility
90
All-Weather Capability
40
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerRaytheon
CategoryLaser-Guided Bombs (LGB)
EraCold War
In service1983
Operators14 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
80
Moving-Target Capability
60
Stand-Off Range
75
Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Platform Compatibility
90
All-Weather Capability
40
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the laser-guided bombs (lgb) category.
01 / Overview
GBU-24 Paveway III
Prime contractor
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LASER-GUIDED BOMBS (LGB) · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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 Year1983
  • Total Weight1,050 kg
  • Length4.39 m
  • Diameter457 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance5MOD.5
▣Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
◇Delivery2MOD.2
◆Platform4MOD.4
  • Compatible AircraftF-15E, F-16A MLU, F-16C Block 40/42, F-16C Block 50/52 CCIP, F-16C+ Block 30 SCU8, F/A-18, Panavia Tornado, Eurofighter Typhoon, Mirage 2000, Rafale, F-14 Tomcat, F-4E AUP, F-111C AUP, Predator C UAVs
  • Internal CarriageNo
  • Low-Drag BodyNo
  • Fin / Tail TypeWing kit
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Variants4
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeFuze activated after release
  • Explosive Filler Weight907 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
43
years in service
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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 bomb designed to penetrate hardened targets, such as bunkers, before detonating.
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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