GBU-15
The Rockwell International Guided Bomb Unit 15 is an unpowered glide weapon used to destroy high-value enemy targets. It was designed for use with F-15E Strike Eagle, F-111 'Aardvark' and F-4 Phantom II aircraft. The GBU-15 has long-range maritime anti-ship capability with the B-52 Stratofortress.
| GBU-15 | |
|---|---|
A GBU-15(V)21/B | |
| Type | Precision guided munition (PGM) |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1975–present |
| Used by | USAF |
| Wars | Desert Storm, Operation Wooden Leg |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rockwell International |
| Designed | 1970s |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2450 lb (1111 kg) |
| Length | 154 in (3.90 m) |
| Diameter | 18.7 in (475 mm) |
| Wingspan | 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m) |
| Warhead weight | 2,000 lb (910 kg) |
Operational range | 5 to 15 nmi (9.3 to 27.8 km; 5.8 to 17.3 mi) |
Guidance system | Manual guidance by radio datalink with TV guidance or Infrared homing with Imaging Infra-red |
Steering system | Aerodynamic |
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