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NORINCO GB series of precision-guided bombs

GB1	500 kg	proportional navigation seeker design
GB2	??? kg	??
GB3	250 kg
GB4	??? kg	??
GB5	1000 kg	GB1000 Series
GB6	500 kg	"Tianlei"-1/2 dispenser
GB7	50 kg	GB50 Series

The GB series of precision-guided bombs developed by Northern Industries is used for precise impact on fixed targets on the ground, such as airports, seaport bridges, command centers, etc. The GB1 500 kg laser guided bomb and the GB3 250 kg laser guided bomb belong to the second-generation domestic laser-guided bombs. The GB500 500kg laser guided bomb should not be confused with the GB500A glide bomb.

The GB500 type (GB1 type) 500kg laser guided bomb is a laser semi-active precision navigation aerial bomb, which has the ability to accurately strike day and night in the sky and ground. The GB1 500 kg laser-guided bomb has a close-up from another angle, and you can see that this precision-guided weapon is a great improvement in detail processing compared with the first-generation domestic laser-guided bomb. It is less affected by environmental wind and has high hit accuracy. Purpose and characteristics GB500 500kg laser guided bomb is mainly used to attack fixed or low-speed (target speed less than 30km/h) points and hard targets on the ground (sea) surface by air. It mainly attacks large and medium targets.

The GB3 250kg laser guided bomb is more compact than the GB1 500kg laser guided bomb. Fighters can carry more through composite pylons. The belly pylon of the J-10B fighter can also carry at least four. This is very beneficial for improving the multi-purpose combat capability of domestic fighters.

The 7th China International Aerospace Expo was held in Zhuhai from 4th to 9th November 2008. The domestically produced 500 kg laser-guided bomb will be unveiled at the air show. The modified projectile adopts the laser active guidance method and is mainly used for airdrops to attack ground targets or fast-moving targets.

In the golden autumn of harvest in 2014, China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO GROUP) was going all out in preparation for the 10th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) with latest products, handsomest performance and best image. This is the first time NORINCO GROUP participates in this international aviation and aerospace gala as a sponsor. Weapon industry is the strategic foundation for national security. NORINCO GROUP is the main body for the R&D of weapons and equipment of China’s land forces and the backbone for the R&D of destruction and informatized equipment of the army, navy and air force.

In view of the requirements of modern war for higher destruction power and damage efficiency of warhead, NORINCO GROUP has been emphasizing the upgrading of conventional ammunition by making it smart, guided, intelligent, compact and multifunctional, thus remarkably improving its firing damage and penetration capability.

Regarding airborne weapon, guided aerial bomb, unguided aerial bomb, air-to-ground missile, aircraft gun and airborne optoelectronic pod are the undisputed stars. Featuring long launching range, high accuracy and massive force, the newly launched GB series 1000kg, 500kg and 250kg Aerial Guided Bomb can work with the advanced airborne radiation pod and ground laser radiation system to form a combat system. Besides, a wide range of bombs including BRM1 90mm Aerial Guided Rocket and 200kg Low-Drag Low-Altitude Penetration Bomb will also be displayed at Airshow China.

The biggest feature of these pods is the use of the third generation of large-area infrared arrays, such as the 640x480 array, which can detect targets from farther places. For example, the detection distance of the ATFLIR pods to ground targets can reach more than 50 kilometers. Ideally, it can exceed 80 kilometers, using a higher resolution CCD camera. The forward-looking infrared detection has a complementary range of effects. They can not only aim and evaluate combat damage at high resolution during daytime and sunny days, but also At dusk and dawn, when the forward infrared does not work, and to some extent penetrate the camouflage of the leaves, the CCD of the new generation photoelectric pod can provide a detection distance of more than 30 kilometers for a target with a diameter of 10 meters. The target of 30 meters can reach about 100 kilometers.

Laser devices have begun to use high-power pumped diode lasers with the ability to target intercept and project weapons from greater distances outside the zone. In addition to conveying information directly to the fire control system, they can also work with laser illuminators used by ground forces or mounted on other aircraft. For example, the laser device of the French Damocles pod is said to be 10,000. The height above the meter reaches a working distance of 45 meters.