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DRDO’s Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
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The DRDO has successfully tested a new indigenous weapon – the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named ‘Gaurav’, by releasing it from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. These trials showed it can hit land targets with precision from around 100 km away.
About the Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’:
- “Gaurav” is a 1,000-kg class glide bomb (heavy-duty bomb) designed and developed indigenously by the
- DRDO has developed two glide bombs - Gaurav and Gautham.
- While the winged version of LRGB Gaurav weighs around 1,000 kg, the non-winged Gautham weighs 550 kg.
- With a diameter of 0.6 mentre, both the bombs are four metre long and the wingspan of Gaurav is 3.4 metre.
- Range: It can strike targets up to 100 km away
- Precision: Pin-point accuracy, even from long distances
- Launch Platform: It can be launched from Su-30 MKI aircraft
- Made in India: It is designed by DRDO labs (like Research Centre Imarat), with support from Indian companies like Adani Defence and Bharat Forge
What is a Glide Bomb?
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