Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the glide bombs category.
01 / Overview
GBU-69 Small Glide Munition
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GLIDE BOMBS · MODERN ERA
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Typeglide bomb
- Service Entry Year2018
- Total Weight0.028 kg
- Length0.6 m
- Diameter150 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- GuidedYes
- Guidance TypeGPS/INS
- GPS / INS GuidanceYes
- Laser GuidanceNo
- Imaging InfraredNo
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)1 m
▣Warhead & Effect7MOD.7
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive
- Explosive Filler Weight23 kg
- Filler TypePBXN-109
- Penetrator / Bunker-BusterNo
- Cluster MunitionNo
- Thermobaric / Fuel-AirNo
- Penetration1 m
◇Delivery6MOD.6
- Stand-OffYes
- Stand-Off Range13 km
- Glide Range37 km
- Wing Kit (glide)Yes
- Max Release Altitude12,000 m
- Release Speed900 km/h
◆Platform4MOD.4
- Compatible AircraftMQ-9 Reaper
- Internal CarriageYes
- Low-Drag BodyNo
- Fin / Tail Typefolding
▤Production3MOD.3
- Unit Cost30,000 USD
- Operators1
- Variants1
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
8
years in service
2
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
GLIDE BOMBS RANKING Glide Bombs · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theGlide Bombscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A navigation system combining Global Positioning System (GPS) for absolute positioning and Inertial Navigation System (INS) for dead reckoning, providing continuous and accurate location and orientation data.
A guided bomb is a munition that uses a guidance system to modify its flight path in real-time to ensure accuracy.
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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