China's FT-12 glide bomb has 150km range and 20m CEP | IHS Jane's

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IDEX 2017: China's FT-12 glide bomb gets rocket booster | IHS Jane's 360

"An ALIT brochure states that a release velocity of 600-1,000 km/h, which gives the 700 kg FT-12 a maximum range of 150 km. This figure, however, would depend on the size of the rocket booster and launch altitude.

ALIT states that the FT-12 can attack fixed targets with a circular error probability (CEP) of 20 m using a GPS/INS guidance system."


 

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Why is it called a 'glide bomb' when it has a rocket motor for propulsion? :confused1:

So it's nothing but another cruise missile!
 

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Why is it called a 'glide bomb' when it has a rocket motor for propulsion? :confused1:

So it's nothing but another cruise missile!
The rocket booster is only for a one-time push when it is fired. This gives it greater range.

However, the rest of the flight is unpowered. The bomb glides towards its target.

In contrast, a cruise missile has a turbojet or turbofan engine. The range of the US Tomahawk Block II TLAM-A cruise missile is 1,550 miles.

In conclusion, a cruise missile has a much longer range and larger payload than a simple glide bomb.
 

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Indian Smart Anti Airfield too literally a glide bomb weighs 120 kg & 62 miles (100kms range).
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What are the major differences besides added bossters?

FT-12 must be applicable for airfields too.


Can you tell us more about it's performance?
 

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Indian Smart Anti Airfield too literally a glide bomb weighs 120 kg & 62 miles (100kms range).
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What are the major differences besides added bossters?

FT-12 must be applicable for airfields too.


Can you tell us more about it's performance?
You have to wait a few months or a year until China releases the technical specifications for the FT-12 glide bomb.

Right now, we don't know the warhead size for the FT-12.

However, the 20 meter CEP accuracy for the FT-12 could be an important distinguishing feature of China's latest glide bomb.
 

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