MPR-500

Summary

CategoryGuided Bomb
Sub-typeGeneral-purpose bomb / penetration bomb
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
ManufacturerElbit Systems
StatusIn service
Year of service2007

Technical specifications

WarheadHE
Warhead weight89 kg (196 lb)
GuidanceGBU-12 Paveway II or GBU-38 JDAM guidance kits
Diameter273 mm (10.7 in)
Span390 mm (15.4 in)
Length1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Weight230 kg (507 lb)

Operators

🇮🇱 Israel

Description

The MPR-500 is a penetration and surface attack bomb of Israeli origin that entered service in 2007.

The system is designed for multi-purpose rigid penetration and surface attack missions. It is engineered to penetrate reinforced concrete. The bomb carries a high-explosive warhead and is compatible with GBU-12 Paveway II and GBU-38 JDAM guidance kits. The system is approved for use with the JDAM guidance kit and provides the effectiveness of a Mark 84 bomb.

The Israeli Air Force operates the system. It was employed during Operation Protective Edge, where it achieved a 95% effectiveness rate for hitting and destroying targets.

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