PGHSLD-500
PGHSLD-500
Bombs
Basic Information
Name
PGHSLD-500
Designation
PGHSLD-500
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Bombs
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
The PGHSLD-500 is a precision guided bomb developed by India’s DRDO based upon the High Speed Low Drag (HSLD) bomb design. The new 500 kilogram guided bomb was first tested by the Indian Air Force from a Su-30MKI aircraft. The bomb has been designed to engage ground targets such as railways, bridges, industrial facilities, bunkers, runways and other hardened targets. The PGHSLD-500 glide bomb is intended for use by Su-30MKI, Jaguar and Mig-29 fighters for strike missions.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Bombs
Status
Active
Origin
India
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2018
First Flight
September 2017
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
G-load — Max Maneuvering Load Factor
6.5 g
Mass — Weight
500 kilogram
Performance — Max Launch Altitude
5,000 meter
Performance — Min Launch Altitude
150 meter
Speed — Max Launch Airspeed
900 kph
Details
Country of Origin
India
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003527
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
500 kg
Operators (1)
India
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