Paveway IV
IOC: 2006
Also Known As
Precision Guided Bomb (PGB)
Origin
United Kingdom
Contractor/s
Raytheon
Applications
Harrier Gr9
Tornado Gr4
Typhoon
Typhoon T1
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Description:
The Paveway IV is a precision guided, fire and forget bomb being developed under the British Precision Guided Bomb (PGB) program. It will feature a second generation GPS guidance system with anti-spoofing and anti-jamming technology in order to achieve enhanced accuracy and reliability. The new bomb will be able to operate in day/night, all weather conditions, and intense countermeasures environments offering minimized collateral damage.
The Paveway IV bomb will enter service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) by 2006 replacing the most part of guided and unguided bombs currently deployed in the United Kingdom. Paveway IV bomb export sales are anticipated.
In June 2005, BAE Systems announced that integration work of Paveway IV smart bomb on the Harrier aircraft was under way as part of Harrier GR 9/9A program.
Specifications
Weights: Max Weight 227 kg (500 lb)
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Friday, October 10, 2008
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