KGGB
Introduced by South Korea in 2013, the KGGB is a precision-guided glide bomb kit that uses a GPS-integrated wing assembly to provide standoff capability to legacy aircraft. Key figures: weight 270 kg, range 111 km, guidance GPS/INS. In service with 3 countries — Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand.
| Guidance | GPS/INS |
| Diameter | 273 mm (10.7 in) |
| Span | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Length | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Weight | 270 kg (595 lb) |
| Range | 111 km (69 mi) |
Description
The KGGB entered service in 2016. It is a South Korean guided glide bomb system designed for integration with existing unguided munitions.
The weapon consists of a guidance and wing kit attached to the MK-82 bomb. It utilizes GPS/INS guidance and incorporates anti-GPS jamming technology. Flight control is managed through a flaperon wing assembly to enable gliding flight.
The system is compatible with several aircraft platforms, including the F-4, F-5, F-15K, F-16, FA-50, and KF-21. It has been widely produced for domestic use and is operated by South Korea. The system has also been exported to Saudi Arabia and Thailand.
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