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The GBU-12 PAVEWAY II laser-guided bomb is an American aerial bomb, based on the Mk 82 500-pound 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 U.S. Air Force, US Navy, US Marine Corps, Colombian Air Force, and various NATO air forces.


GBU-12 Paveway II

Primary Function: 500 lb (227 kg) unpowered guided weapon

Length: 10 ft 9 in (3.27 m)

Diameter: 11 in (273 mm)

Range: More than 8 nm (14.8 km)