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At a glance
FAB-500larger figure on 0 of 4
GBU-24 Paveway IIIlarger figure on 4 of 4
Measured figures
Length
Single source2,470 millimetres (97.2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FAB-500 | GBU-24 Paveway III |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unguided high-capacity / general-purpose aerial bomb[source] | Laser-guided bomb[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | United States of America[source] |
| Produced | 1931: FAB-500sv 1943: FAB-500M-43 1944: FAB-500M-44 1946: FAB-500M-46 1954: FAB-500M-54 1962: FAB-500M-62[source] | — |
| Variants | KAB-500 ( guided bomb )[source] | — |
| Filling | High explosive |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
4.39 m (14 ft 5 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Mark 84 bomb as warhead[source] |
| Manufacturer | Soviet Union[source] | Raytheon[source] |
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| In service | — | 1983[source] |
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| Designer | — | Texas Instruments[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1980[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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