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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GLIDE BOMBS · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Munition Typeglide bomb
- Service Entry Year1943
- Total Weight1,400 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- GuidedYes
- Guidance Typeradio control
- GPS / INS GuidanceNo
- Laser GuidanceNo
- Imaging InfraredNo
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)15 m
▣Warhead & Effect4MOD.4
- Warhead Typearmor-piercing
- Penetrator / Bunker-BusterYes
- Cluster MunitionNo
- Thermobaric / Fuel-AirNo
◇Delivery3MOD.3
- Stand-OffYes
- Wing Kit (glide)No
- Max Release Altitude8,000 m
◆Platform2MOD.2
▤Production1MOD.1
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939Production started
- 1942Entered service
- 1943Production ended
87
years in service
4
years in production
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 ↗
15GLIDE BOMBS2WORLD WAR II · GLIDE BOMBS2227UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS15PERFORMANCE/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 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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