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Paveway II

Missile Systemconfirmed

Paveway II

The Paveway II is a series of laser-guided bomb (LGB) kits designed to convert unguided 'dumb' bombs into precision-guided munitions. It utilizes a laser seeker and movable fins to guide the bomb to a target illuminated by a laser designator, significantly improving accuracy.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerRaytheon
Introduced1977
StatusIn service

History

Developed by Raytheon in the United States, it entered service in 1977 and saw extensive use in conflicts like the Gulf War.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India—confirmed
Israel—confirmed
Pakistan1confirmed

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