GBU-12, GBU-16, AND GBU-10 (PAVEWAY II)

REVIEW NUMBER 5 Q1. What type of bomb is used in most bombing operations? Q2. Name the type of pallets on which bombs are shipped. Q3. The Mk 15 fin is used with the ________ LDGP bomb. Q4. What adapter is used to mate the MAU-91A/B fin to the Mk 83 bomb? Q5. List the three modes of delivery used with Snakeye fins. GUIDED BOMB UNITS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the different types, purpose, use, and operation of guided bomb units. GBU-12, GBU-16, AND GBU-10 (PAVEWAY II) The GBU-12, GBU-16, and GBU-10 (PAVEWAY II) guided bomb units (GBUs) (fig. 1-27) are Mk 82/BLU-111, Mk 83/BLU-110, and Mk 84/BLU- 117 LDGP bombs configured to detect a target illuminated by a laser beam. The modification consists of MAU-169 series computer control group (CCG) and MXU-650, 651, or 667 series airfoil group (AFG). Each AFG contains identical items; although they are different in physical size, they perform identical functions. A typical AFG is composed of a folding wing assembly, forward adapter assembly, guidance fins, and hardware required for assembly of laser-guided weapons. The CCG mounts on the nose of the bomb body (this precludes the use of nose fuzing). The CCG detects a laser-illuminated target and provides weapon guidance signals to the moveable guidance fins. The guidance fins (canards) attach to the CCG and the forward adapter assembly. The canards react to the signals received from the CCG to direct the weapon to the target. The wing assembly is mounted on the aft end of the bomb body. It adds necessary aerodynamic stability and lift for in-flight maneuvering. An electric tail fuze is installed in the tail of the bomb. 1-30 Figure 1-27.—Typical guided bomb unit configurations.