FT-1 vs GBU-12 Paveway II
| 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. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Guided Bomb |
| Type | Satellite/inertial bomb kit |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology |
| Service year | 2006 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Laser-guided bomb featuring a 500-pound Mk 82 warhead and a semi-active laser guidance kit for precision strikes against stationary and mobile surface targets. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Guided Bomb |
| Type | Aerial laser-guided bomb |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 1976 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 18.0 km |
| Weight | 500 kg â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation + GPS/BDS satellite guidance |
| Warhead type | -- |
| Range | NA |
| Weight | 230 kg â—‰ |
| Guidance | Laser and GPS |
| Warhead type | General-purpose |