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GBU-16 1000lb LGB

The GBU-16 Paveway II is an American Paveway-series laser-guided bomb, a modified 1,000-pound (450 kg) Mk 83 general-purpose bomb, but with laser seeker and wings for guidance. The GBU-16 was introduced into service around 1976 and is used by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and various NATO air forces.

GBU-16 bombs are produced by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. began production after purchasing the product line from Texas Instruments. Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to compete with Raytheon when there was a break in production caused by transferring manufacturing out of Texas.

Raytheon production of the GBU-16 is centered in Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. Lockheed Martin's production is centered in Pennsylvania.

Classnames

WPN Class rksla3_wpn_us_pw2_gbu16 Mass
Mag Class name rksla3_mag_us_pw2_gbu16_bru57_x2 Hardpoint RKSLA3_GBU16_BRU57 950
rksla3_mag_us_pw2_gbu16_directx1 RKSLA3_GBU16_DIRECT 450
Ammo Class rksla3_ammo_us_pw2_gbu16 450
submunitionAmmo NONE N/A
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