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.
| 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 | ||