FT-2 Chinese Precision Guided Bomb

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Basic Information

Name

FT-2 Chinese Precision Guided Bomb

Designation

FT-2

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Equipment Type

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Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

2002

Description

FT-2 This kit is also for 1,100-lb (500-kg) bombs and features a planar wing kit for extended range.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Range 15.0 km

Variants

FT-1 This kit equips 1,100-lb (500-kg) bombs and is effective only against fixed targets. It consists of an unguided bomb section and a tail-guidance module with four control fins. Four stabilizing strakes are fitted to the body.

FT-2 This kit is also for 1,100-lb (500-kg) bombs and features a planar wing kit for extended range.

FT-3 The FT-3 is for 550-lb (250-kg) bombs and has a unique cruciform strake arrangement on the tail kit.

FT-3A The FT-3A is an improvement upon the FT-3 that includes a TV/imaging infrared seeker. The manufacturer, CASC, claims the accuracy has improved from a circular error probable of 65 ft (20 m) to 10 ft (3 m).

FT-4 This version is for 550-lb (250-kg) bombs and has a planar wing kit.

FT-5 This kit is for 220-lb (100-kg) bombs, with a strake and tail kit similar to the FT-1. The bomb-casing geometry is reportedly conventional and not intended for deep penetration of concrete. According to some reports, the FT-5 is designed primarily for unmanned aerial vehicles. It is said to be similar to the U.S. Small Diameter Bomb . A laser-guided variant has also reportedly been developed for integration with the Chinese CH-3 UAV.

FT-6 This version is for 550-lb (250-kg) bombs and has a slim low drag bomb casing and a planar glide wing kit similar to the FT-3.

FT-6A An improvement upon the FT-6, the FT-6A is able to directly target air-defense and mobile systems through its anti-radiation seeking capability.

FT-12 This is a rocket-boosted, precision-guided glide bomb. It has an 11-22 lb (5-10 kg) rocket motor, according to CASC. A release velocity of 370-620 mph (600-1,000 kmh) gives the 1,540 lb (700 kg) FT-12 a maximum range of 90 mi (150 km). The FT-12 can attack static targets with an accuracy of about 66 ft (20 m) circular error probable using a GPS /INS guidance system.

System

FT-2 Precision Guided Bomb

Name FT-2

Type Precision Guided Bomb

Length depends on the gravity bomb used

Height depends on the gravity bomb used

Diameter depends on the gravity bomb used

Wingspan depends on the gravity bomb used

Weight 550 kg

Warhead various gravity bombs

Detonation Mechanism Impact / Proximity

Range 15-90 km

Drop Altitude 3,000-12,000 m

CEP 20 m

Image Sources

Notes https://inf.news/en/military/56da48247201a82ce7a6c3d59229ad6a.html; https://ausairpower.net/APA-PLA-GBU.html;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Aircraft Bombs

Air > Aircraft Bombs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

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Width

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Height

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Weight

550 kg

Operators (1)

China

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