FT-1
Summary
| Category | Guided Bomb |
| Sub-type | Satellite/inertial bomb kit |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology |
| Status | In service |
| Year of service | 2006 |
Technical specifications
| Guidance | Inertial navigation + GPS/BDS satellite guidance |
| Weight | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Range | 18 km (11 mi) |
Operators
Description
The FT-1 is a precision-guided munition belonging to the Fei Teng series. The system was first publicly revealed at the 2006 Zhuhai Airshow.
The weapon consists of a satellite and inertial navigation bomb kit featuring strap-on strakes. Its guidance package combines an inertial navigation system with satellite updates, compatible with the BeiDou, GPS, and GLONASS constellations. The FT-1 variant is configured with cruciform strakes. In terms of performance, the system is comparable to the GBU-32 JDAM.
The munition entered service in 2006. It is operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force and the People's Liberation Army Navy Air Force.
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Last updated on 30 March 2026.
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