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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category.
01 / Overview
Paveway IV
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Unit Price (current)
$335.9K↗ 36% inflation · 2014→2025
Original Price
$247.0K (2014)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$335.9K
Original: $247.0K (2014)
Inflation: +%36
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Munition TypePrecision-guided bomb
- Service Entry Year2008
- Total Weight227 kg
- Length3.28 m
- Diameter273 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- GuidedYes
- Guidance TypeInertial, GPS Aided Inertial and/or Semi-Active Laser
- GPS / INS GuidanceYes
- Laser GuidanceYes
- Imaging InfraredNo
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)1 m
▣Warhead & Effect8MOD.8
- Warhead TypeGeneral-purpose bomb with guidance kit
- Explosive Filler Weight87 kg
- Filler TypeTNT or equivalent
- Penetrator / Bunker-BusterYes
- Cluster MunitionNo
- Submunitions0
- Thermobaric / Fuel-AirNo
- Penetration1.5 m
◇Delivery6MOD.6
- Stand-OffYes
- Stand-Off Range15 km
- Glide Range15 km
- Wing Kit (glide)Yes
- Max Release Altitude12,000 m
- Release Speed1,100 km/h
◆Platform4MOD.4
- Compatible AircraftHarrier GR9, Panavia Tornado, Eurofighter Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II
- Internal CarriageNo
- Low-Drag BodyYes
- Fin / Tail TypeFolding
▤Production3MOD.3
- Unit Cost247,000 USD
- Operators4
- Variants1
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeAir burst and impact fusing
- Explosive Filler Weight42 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001First deployment: War on Terrorism
- 2008Production started
- 2013Sale: Saudi Arabia · $247 M
18
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
PAVEWAY IV · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
5
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
2023–2025Operation Prosperity Guardian—→2014–Operation Herrick—→2014–Operation Shader—→2011Operation Ellamy—→2011Operation Unified Protector—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Paveway IVSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Saudi Arabia | — | $247.0 M | $341.4 M |
| — |  Ukraine | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS RANKING General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
1GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS1POST-COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS48UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS575PRICE · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose (Iron) Bombscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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 streamlined design reducing air resistance to increase the speed or accuracy of a Gravity Bomb.
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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