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 a combination acoustic and IR 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
- Current:
- Planned:
- AC-27J Stinger
- AC-130U Spooky [4]
- KC-130J Harvest Hawk [5]
- MH-6 Little Bird
- MQ-1 Predator
- MQ-1C Grey Eagle (formerly Warrior)
- MQ-8 Fire Scout
[edit] Specifications
- Length: 0.9 m (36 in).[4]
- Weight: 20 kg (42 lb).
- Diameter: 14 cm (5.5 in).
- Wingspan: 0.9 m (36 in).
- Glide ratio: 10:1 [4]
- Guidance: GPS-midcourse/terminal laser homing.[6][7]
- Accuracy: < 1 m CEP.
- Warhead: 1.05 kg (2.3 lb) (HEAT).[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Viper Strike Laser Guided Weapon for UAVs - Defense Update
- ^ "Northrop Grumman (TRW/IAI) BQM-155/RQ-5/MQ-5 Hunter". http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-155.html.
- ^ "AAI Corperation RQ-7B Shadow 200". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RQ-7_Shadow.
- ^ a b c d "Viper Strike Overview (PDF) - dtic.mil". http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2006psa_apr/borden.pdf.
- ^ "Northrop Grumman press release". http://www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=230039.
- ^ Viper Strike - Deagel
- ^ "Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Viper Strike Precision Munition Enhanced with GPS". http://www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=79978.
[edit] External links
- Deagel - Specs
- Northrop Grumman BAT / GBU-44/B Viper Strike - Designation Systems
- GBU-44 Viper Strike: Death From Above - Defense Industry Daily
- Viper Strike - Northrop Grumman
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