GBU-12 Paveway II
| GBU-12 Paveway II | |
|---|---|
GBU-12 Paveway II | |
| Type | Unpowered laser guided bomb |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1976 - Present |
| Wars | Persian Gulf War War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Unit cost | US $21,896 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 230 kg (510 lb) |
| Length | 3.27 m (10.7 ft) |
| Diameter | 273 mm (10.7 in) |
| Effective firing range | 14.8 km (9.2 mi) |
The GBU-12 Paveway II is an American aerial laser-guided bomb, based on the Mk 82 500 lb (230 kg) general-purpose bomb, but with the addition of a nose-mounted laser seeker and fins for guidance. A member of the Paveway series of weapons, Paveway II entered into service c. 1976. It is currently in service with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and various other air forces.