Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the gps / ins guided bombs (jdam) category.
01 / Overview
KAB-500KR
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GPS / INS GUIDED BOMBS (JDAM) · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the gps / ins guided bombs (jdam) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Munition TypeGuided aerial bomb
- Service Entry Year1980
- Total Weight520 kg
- Length3.05 m
- Diameter400 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- GuidedYes
- Guidance TypeScene Matching Area Correlation (SMAC)
- GPS / INS GuidanceNo
- Laser GuidanceNo
- Imaging InfraredNo
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)5 m
▣Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
- Warhead TypeArmor-piercing
- Explosive Filler Weight380 kg
- Penetrator / Bunker-BusterYes
- Cluster MunitionNo
- Thermobaric / Fuel-AirNo
- Penetration1.5 m
◇Delivery3MOD.3
- Stand-OffYes
- Stand-Off Range16 km
- Wing Kit (glide)Yes
◆Platform2MOD.2
▤Production1MOD.1
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
GPS / INS GUIDED BOMBS (JDAM) RANKING GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
14GPS / INS GUIDED BOMBS (JDAM)2COLD WAR · GPS / INS GUIDED BOMBS (JDAM)633RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GPS / INS GUIDED BOMBS (JDAM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM)category.
📖 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 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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