ClaudeJ
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DB 3000 issue for discussion and possible correction: According to Friedman, the Paveway III series LGB has a [probable] range of 3-5 nm, vice the 8 nm in the database. However, Friedman also notes the Paveway III has a 5:1 glide ratio, so that could justify the database game numbers, for releases at high altitude.
The Paveway II series (and I assume the Paveway I series, as both I and II use "full deflection" i.e., "bang bang" airfoils) are listed by Friedman as having 1-3 nm range, vice the 4 nm in the database.
I just wanted to raise this potential issue. Given the large difference between the database and Friedman, I would recommend getting some confirmation of the Friedman numbers before recommending a change, especially on the Paveway III series.
Friedman, Norman. The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems, 1997-1998 Annapolis, Md: Naval Institute Press, 1998, pg. 253-54
From Jane's Air-Launched Weapons (2002):
- GBU-10 has a maximum range of 8 nm when released from an altitude of 30,000 ft.
- GBU-12 has a maximum range of 8 nm when released from an altitude of 30,000 ft.
- The Paveway II (UK) LGB (...) is credited with a maximum range of 8 nm when released from an altitude of 30,000 ft.
- GBU-24 has a maximum range of 9.98 nm when released from an altitude of 30,000 ft.
- When configured with the BLU-109/B warhead, the Paveway III (UK) LGB(...) is credited with a maximum range of 9.98 nm when released from an altitude of 30,000 ft.
< Message edited by Jan Masterson -- 12/4/2014 1:40:00 PM >
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