GBU-44/B Viper Strike

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The GBU-44/B Viper Strike glide bomb is a GPS-aided laser-guided variant of the Northrop Grumman Brilliant Anti-Tank (BAT) munition which originally had an acoustic seeker. The system was initially intended for use from UAVs, and it is also planned to integrate the weapon with the Lockheed AC-130 gunship, giving that aircraft a precision stand-off capability.[1]

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[edit] Launch platforms

[edit] Specifications

  • Length: 0.9 m (36 in). [3]
  • Weight: 20 kg (42 lb).
  • Diameter: 14 cm (5.5 in).
  • Wingspan: 0.9 m (36 in).
  • Glide ratio: 10:1 [3]
  • Guidance: GPS-midcourse/terminal laser homing.[4][5]
  • Accuracy: < 1 m CEP.
  • Warhead: 1.05 kg (2.3 lb) (HEAT). [3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Viper Strike Laser Guided Weapon for UAVs - Defense Update
  2. ^ Northrop Grumman (TRW/IAI) BQM-155/RQ-5/MQ-5 Hunter.
  3. ^ a b c d Viper Strike Overview (PDF) - dtic.mil.
  4. ^ Viper Strike - Deagel
  5. ^ Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Viper Strike Precision Munition Enhanced with GPS.

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