FT-1
The Chinese FT-1, revealed in 2006, is a precision-guided bomb kit for 500kg bombs using BeiDou/GPS and inertial navigation, extending its range to 18km. Key figures: weight 500 kg, range 18 km, guidance Inertial navigation + GPS/BDS satellite guidance. In service with 4 countries — Bangladesh, China, Myanmar and 1 other.
| Guidance | Inertial navigation + GPS/BDS satellite guidance |
| Diameter | 380 mm (15.0 in) |
| Length | 3,580 mm (140.9 in) |
| Weight | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Range | 18 km (11 mi) |
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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- APR 32026 Updated Length added; diameter added
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