GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II vs MPR-500
| The United States introduced the GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II in 2003 as a precision-guided bomb featuring dual-mode GPS and laser guidance for target engagement. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Guided Bomb |
| Type | Laser and GPS Guided Bomb |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| The Israeli MPR-500, in service since 2007, is a 500 lb bomb by Elbit Systems designed for penetration and surface attack, offering effectiveness comparable to a Mk84. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Guided Bomb |
| Type | General-purpose bomb / penetration bomb |
| Manufacturer | Elbit Systems |
| Service year | 2007 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Weight | 227 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 89.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.29 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 273 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Dual-mode GPS and Laser |
| Warhead type | BLU-133 |
| Weight | 230 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 89.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.70 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 273 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GBU-12 Paveway II or GBU-38 JDAM guidance kits |
| Warhead type | HE |
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