MilitaryGBU-56 Laser JDAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The GBU-56 Laser JDAM is a 2000-pound (907 kg) precision-guided munition that combines the accuracy of a GPS-guided JDAM with a semi-active laser seeker. This dual-mode guidance system allows it to engage both fixed and moving targets with high precision, even in adverse weather conditions.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 2010 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 28 km |
| Weight | 0.907 t |
History
Introduced by Boeing in 2010, it extends the Laser JDAM's capabilities to larger warheads for greater destructive power.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
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