Summary
The KGGB (Korean GPS-Guided Bomb) is an air-to-ground glide-guided weapon system, attached to MK-82 conventional general-purpose bomb.[2] The KGGB is capable of striking targets from long-distances and features fire-and-forget capability.[3] It was developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and LIG Nex1.
| Korean GPS Guided Bomb 한국형 GPS 유도폭탄 | |
|---|---|
 KGGB on display at 2022 Gyeryong World Military Culture EXPO | |
| Type | Air-to-ground guided bomb |
| Place of origin | South Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2013–present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Agency for Defense Development LIG Nex1 |
| Designed | 2007–2013 |
| Manufacturer | LIG Nex1 |
| Unit cost | ₩100 million (KGGB Kit) |
| No. built | 1,200 (2018)[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 316 kg (KGGB) 89 kg (GPS guided kit) 227 kg (MK-82 Bomb) |
| Length | 2.5 m |
| Width | 3.24 m |
Operational range | 85 km (F-5E/F) 76.5 km (F-15E) 103 km (FA-50) |
| Flight altitude | 30,000 ft (F-5E/F) 25,000 ft (F-15E) 35,000 ft (FA-50) |
| Maximum speed | 987 km (Mach 0.8) |
Guidance system | GPS-aided INS with fire-and-forget[2] |
| Accuracy | 4.00 m CEP (F-5E/F) 6.9 m CEP (F-15E) 4.14 m CEP (FA-50) |
Launch platform | F-4E, F-5E/F, F-15E, F-16, FA-50, KF-21 |
Design edit
The KGGB is a medium-range air-to-ground guided weapon with improved accuracy and range attached with GPS-aided INS guided kits in conventional general purpose bombs. Mission plan data established on the ground is stored in the Pilot Display Unit (PDU) controlling the KGGB, entered into the fighter-mounted KGGB, and after takeoff, if a bomb is dropped within 103 km of the mission area, the bomb will fly in the air and hit the target.[2]
The KGGB kit is equipped with a special wing assembly called Flaperon that can control flight direction, flight altitude and flight speed in the air. This special wing assembly controls the flight direction by adjusting the lift force of the wing during flight, or acts as a flight altitude increase, deceleration or flight altitude decrease, acceleration of flight speed, and serves to fly further away and accurately hit the intended target.[4]
The KGGB's built-in GPS and INS devices allow the bomb to attack targets precisely, and the fighter can safely return to the base immediately after the bomb is dropped, ensuring fighter and pilot viability. The KGGB is a standalone type guided weapon that can be mounted on F-4 Phantom, F-5 Tiger, F-15K Slam Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, FA-50 Fighting Eagle and KF-21 Boramae fighter jets and is remotely controlled by the PDU without the need for further modifications or systems to the aircraft.[2]
Operators edit
Current operators edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Choi Pyeong-cheon (22 January 2020). "방사청, 3월 '차기 중어뢰' 양산 계약…장보고함 탑재". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ a b c d "KGGB (korean GPS Guided Bomb)". LIG Nex1. Archived from the original on 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Member Companies < Korea Defense Industry Association". www.kdia.or.kr. Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ "[밀리터리 인 테크] 사거리가 다르다… 대한민국 유도폭탄 KGGB '날개의 비밀'". Tech Plus. 3 September 2021. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia purchased South Korean guided bombs". www.realrussiatoday.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ Jon Grevatt (30 August 2022). "Defense & Security 2022: LIG Nex1 unveils newly developed RCWS". Janes Information Services. Archived from the original on 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
External links edit
- Performance Test Video of KGGB
- Demonstration Video Test of KGGB
- Interview Video of KGGB Developer