GBU-12 Paveway II vs GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Guided Bomb
Type Aerial laser-guided bomb
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
Service year 1976
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
The GBU-48 is a United States precision-guided bomb introduced in 2003 that features dual-mode GPS/INS and semi-active laser guidance.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Guided Bomb
Type Dual-mode GPS/laser-guided bomb
Manufacturer Raytheon
Service year 2008
Number produced 20,000 units
Estimated unit price NA
Weight 230 kg β—‰
Length 3.27 m β—‰
Diameter 273 mm β—‰
Guidance Laser and GPS
Warhead type General-purpose
Weight 454 kg β—‰
Length 3.05 m β—‰
Diameter 356 mm β—‰
Guidance Semi-active laser, GPS/INS
Warhead type Mk 83 warhead