GBU-66

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Paveway_laser-guided_bombs
gptkbp:allows weather conditions affect performance
gptkbp:associated_with air superiority missions
gptkbp:can_be gptkb:TNT
gptkbp:combat_role air-to-ground attack
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:country limited international sales
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:developer 1960s to 1970s
significant investment
military engineers and contractors
gptkbp:diameter 0.3 meters
gptkbp:doctrine air power doctrine
gptkbp:enemy high-explosive
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:first_introduced 1970s
gptkbp:guidance_system within 10 meters
laser guidance
semi-active laser
gptkbp:historical_context developed during the Cold War tensions
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future bomb designs
gptkbp:historical_significance first laser-guided bomb used in combat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GBU-66
gptkbp:influenced_by Vietnam War experiences
gptkbp:integrates_with integrated into various aircraft systems
gptkbp:is_countered_by gptkb:US_Air_Force
gptkbp:is_influenced_by laser guidance systems
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive testing before deployment
conducted in various environments
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:launch_site fighter jets
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for modern precision munitions
gptkbp:length 2.5 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:military_strategy shift towards precision warfare
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:US_Navy
gptkbp:operational_area limited to specific missions
gptkbp:operational_range varies based on launch platform
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Paveway_series
gptkbp:retired early 2000s
gptkbp:retirement_year advancements in technology
increased precision bombing
gptkbp:seating_capacity 250 kg
gptkbp:service_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GBU-12_Paveway_II
gptkb:JDAM
gptkbp:tactics close air support
gptkbp:targets fixed targets
gptkbp:technology precision-guided munitions
laser designators
guided weapon technology.
gptkbp:training pilot training for laser-guided munitions
gptkbp:type laser-guided bomb
gptkbp:weight 500 pounds