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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the glide bombs category.
01 / Overview
Glomb
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GLIDE BOMBS · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
- Munition TypeGlide bomb
- Service Entry Year1944
- Total Weight1,814 kg
- Length7.62 m
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance5MOD.5
- GuidedYes
- Guidance TypeTelevision guidance
- GPS / INS GuidanceNo
- Laser GuidanceNo
- Imaging InfraredNo
▣Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
- Warhead TypeHigh explosive
- Explosive Filler Weight600 kg
- Penetrator / Bunker-BusterNo
- Cluster MunitionNo
- Thermobaric / Fuel-AirNo
◇Delivery4MOD.4
- Stand-OffYes
- Stand-Off Range6.5 km
- Glide Range6.5 km
- Wing Kit (glide)Yes
◆Platform3MOD.3
- Compatible AircraftGrumman F6F Hellcat
- Internal CarriageNo
- Low-Drag BodyNo
▤Production3MOD.3
- Total Production250
- Operators1
- Variants3
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeRemote command
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1944Production started
- 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
250
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
GLIDE BOMBS RANKING Glide Bombs · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
18GLIDE BOMBS5WORLD WAR II · GLIDE BOMBS2576UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS11PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GLIDE BOMBS
ⓘ Rankings are within theGlide Bombscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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