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Ground-attack weapons



FM/G397 - Ground-attack weapons
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FM/BG-1836 - Guns and cannons
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Definition

Guns and cannons are internally or externally mounted direct-fire weapons that rely on pilot aim and aircraft positioning to engage targets.

Primary Use
  • Personnel.
  • Light vehicles.
  • Soft targets.
Guidance Method
  • Unguided.
  • Accuracy depends on pilot aim and aircraft positioning.
Common Variants
  • M61 Vulcan - 20 mm rotary cannon.
  • GAU-8/A Avenger - 30 mm rotary cannon.
  • M2 Browning - .50 calibre machine gun.
Guide
FM/BG-1837 - Unguided bombs
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Definition

Unguided bombs are free-fall munitions that follow a ballistic trajectory after release.

Primary Use
  • Area suppression.
  • Destruction of structures.
  • Destruction of fortifications.
  • Destruction of vehicles.
Guidance Method
  • Unguided.
  • Accuracy depends on pilot aim, aircraft positioning, and release parameters.
Common Variants
  • Mk 81
  • Mk 84
  • FAB-500
Guide
FM/BG-1838 - Unguided rockets
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Definition

Unguided rockets are self-propelled explosive projectiles launched from aircraft rocket pods or pylons.

Primary Use
  • Light vehicles.
  • Infantry.
  • Structures.
Guidance Method
  • Unguided.
  • Accuracy depends on pilot aim, aircraft positioning, and firing parameters.
Common Variants
  • Hydra 70
  • FFAR
  • S-5
Guide
FM/BG-1839 - Laser-guided munitions
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Definition

Laser-guided munitions are precision-guided weapons that track reflected laser energy from a designated target.

Primary Use
  • Precision engagement of point targets.
  • Minimise collateral damage.
Guidance Method
  • Semi-Active Laser (SAL).
  • Laser Beam Riding (LBR).
Common Variants
  • GBU-12 Paveway
  • AGM-114 Hellfire
  • Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)
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FM/BG-1840 - Infrared guided munitions
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Definition

Infrared guided munitions are precision-guided weapons that track thermal signatures emitted by targets.

Primary Use
  • Precision attacks against vehicles.
  • Engagement of targets with sufficient thermal signatures.
Guidance Method
  • Passive Infrared seeker.
Common Variants
  • AGM-65D Maverick
  • Brimstone
  • Spike-ER
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FM/BG-1841 - TV guided munitions
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Definition

TV guided munitions are precision-guided weapons that use electro-optical imagery to track and engage visually identifiable targets.

Primary Use
  • Precision attacks against stationary or slow-moving targets.
  • Engagement of targets in high visibility conditions.
Guidance Method
  • Electro-Optical (EO) / Television guidance.
Common Variants
  • AGM-65A Maverick
  • AGM-62 Walleye
  • KAB-500Kr
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FM/BG-1842 - GPS guided munitions
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Definition

GPS guided munitions are precision-guided weapons that use satellite navigation and onboard guidance systems to strike pre-programmed coordinates.

Primary Use
  • All-weather precision attacks against fixed targets.
  • Engagement of targets requiring accurate coordinate-based strikes.
Guidance Method
  • Global Positioning System / Internal Navigation System (GPS/INS).
Common Variants
  • GBU-31 JDAM
  • GBU-38 JDAM
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FM/BG-1843 - Radar guided munitions
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Definition

Radar guided munitions are precision-guided weapons that use radar systems to detect, track, and engage targets.

Primary Use
  • Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD).
  • Engagement of radar-emitting targets.
Guidance Method
  • Active Radar.
  • Passive Radar.
Common Variants
  • AGM-88 HARM
  • AGM-88E AARGM
  • AGM-84 Harpoon
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