How Acquisition of 500 Gaurav Glide Bombs with 80km Range Will Improve IAF's Offensive Capabilities?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised to undergo a major upgrade in its offensive capabilities with the imminent acquisition of 500 units of the indigenously developed Gaurav Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB). This precision-guided weapon system, with its impressive range and accuracy, has the potential to significantly alter the dynamics of aerial warfare for the IAF.

The Gaurav LRGB's standout feature is its remarkable range of over 80 kilometers. This extended reach allows IAF fighter jets to engage targets deep within enemy territory while remaining safely outside the range of most air defence systems. This standoff capability not only enhances the survivability of IAF aircraft but also enables them to strike high-value targets that were previously difficult to reach.

Equipped with an advanced inertial navigation guidance system and digital control, the Gaurav LRGB promises pinpoint accuracy. This precision targeting minimizes collateral damage, making it suitable for use in densely populated areas or near sensitive infrastructure. The bomb's ability to penetrate hardened structures further enhances its effectiveness against heavily fortified targets.

The Gaurav LRGB is designed to be compatible with a variety of IAF fighter jets, including the Su-30MKI and other platforms. This versatility allows for seamless integration into existing squadrons, expanding their operational capabilities. The bomb's ability to carry a conventional warhead provides flexibility in targeting a wide range of enemy assets, from airfields and bunkers to command centers and ammunition depots.

The Gaurav LRGB, developed by DRDO and manufactured by Adani Defence, represents a major step forward in India's quest for self-reliance in the defence sector. The combination of extended range, precision targeting, and versatility will enable the IAF to conduct a wider range of missions with greater effectiveness and reduced risk to its own forces. This will significantly enhance India's deterrence posture and provide a decisive advantage in any future conflict.

Specifications​

• Length: 4.027 meters
• Wingspan: 3.4 meters
• Diameter: 620 millimeters
• Weight: Up to 1000 kilograms
• Range: Over 80 kilometers
• Accuracy: Less than 15 meters
• Warhead: Penetration Cum Blast (PCB)

 

[bonito]

After Tata, Adani has become govt company

 

[beencensured]

After Tata, Adani has become govt company

Gets free Gaurav technology from DRDO. Government likes no competition only cronies and lacks far sightedness.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Gets free Gaurav technology from DRDO. Government likes no competition only cronies and lacks far sightedness.

You have no idea how MIC (military industrial complex works). DRDO is meant to conduct research and develop the tech, then transfer the tech to production partner. In other cases, it jointly develops tech with lroduction partner.

this kind of tech transfer occurs with govt companies like BEL, BHEL etc

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

This is great news. Adani is already making ammunition (bombs) for UCAVs. So making glide bombs is natural fit for them.

anyways, it has a 1ton warhead so it seems to be a decent weapon. It is great that it is finally entering production

 

[GMR]

Gets free Gaurav technology from DRDO. Government likes no competition only cronies and lacks far sightedness.

Got the information from MOD or Adani himself? What will be ur reaction when Gautam Adani's company will make Gautam LRGB?😅😅

 

[NSR]

Awesome news but I read that they already have something like that a few years ago.

1 Ton or 2500 lbs pounds Glide bomb will surely obliterate an entire Brigade HQ, and a couple of them can pummel the whole Division HQs.

One 1 Ton glide bomb will be enought to obliterate MOLDO and Sirijap Garrisons.

Build as many as possible and get ready for two enemies evil designs.

 

[GMR]

Excellent job by IAF 👍👍👍 Going by current wars, LRGBs r very important mutations and hope the acquisition numbers increase manifold for indegenious bombs.. All the best 🤘

 

[The Presence]

Sorry to say this, but ≤15m CEP is very poor for a PGM meant for precision strikes.

JDAM CEP is ≤5m and KAB-500S-E is ≤12m. So it's even worse than the Russian bomb.

DRDO could've done much better.

 

[beencensured]

You have no idea how MIC (military industrial complex works). DRDO is meant to conduct research and develop the tech, then transfer the tech to production partner. In other cases, it jointly develops tech with lroduction partner.

this kind of tech transfer occurs with govt companies like BEL, BHEL etc

Hopefully, Adhani will give royalties.

 

[Shrujanam Syama]

Gets free Gaurav technology from DRDO. Government likes no competition only cronies and lacks far sightedness.

Foreign agents like you want DRDO to give technology transfers to Abdul Hafeez who will bid the highest amount using his foreign funded masters so that the technology can be secretly shipped to foreign countries. But, alas for you, GOI is smart and only gives technology based on loyalty so that the technology never leaks out of India to foreign hands.

 

[Shrujanam Syama]

Hopefully, Adhani will give royalties.

Genuine companies will not be able to survive giving royalties as they have to invest huge amount as capital investment to set up new production units and there isn't so much profits to pay recover investment money & also pay royalty.
Only Abdul Hafeez will be able to give royalties as he will be receiving huge funds from his foreign masters for technology espionage and does not have to care about investment recovery or profits.

 

[Sandeep]

Gets free Gaurav technology from DRDO. Government likes no competition only cronies and lacks far sightedness.

This is a joint development between DRDO and Adani. Currently the bomb is being a 100% indigenously designed, developed and manufactured without having to rely on foreign expensive imports which is the main benefit to us.

 

[Sandeep]

This is a very good and important development in the project. Now we can stop making foreign expensive imports which is very important as it saves us money by reducing the bomb’s purchase cost and removing the foreign currency exchange charge and transport costs.

This joint venture between DRDO and Adani is a 100% indigenously designed and developed glide bomb which can now be used straight away on our jets. This precision bomb is essential as it keeps our jets and pilots safe and hit the targets across the border without crossing it.

We were also going to install a GPS/INS device on the glide bomb so we can enter the coordinates of the target so the bomb can adjust its location, position and altitude so its programmed to automatically reach the target which will increase the accuracy with very little errors. This has the potential of replacing the Spice bombs which is a major development once it’s completely installed.

 

[Sandeep]

Sorry to say this, but ≤15m CEP is very poor for a PGM meant for precision strikes.

JDAM CEP is ≤5m and KAB-500S-E is ≤12m. So it's even worse than the Russian bomb.

DRDO could've done much better.

The important point is that it has been designed and developed 100% indigenously. It might not be perfect but it will either hit the target or surrounding area which will damage or destroy the target. Further improvements will take place as production starts and continue but it’s a very good start that it’s made indigenously.

 

[Kira]

This is great news. Adani is already making ammunition (bombs) for UCAVs. So making glide bombs is natural fit for them.

anyways, it has a 1ton warhead so it seems to be a decent weapon. It is great that it is finally entering production

Is the warhead of 1 ton or the entire glide bomb weighs 1 ton?

 

[Ravi]

Got the information from MOD or Adani himself? What will be ur reaction when Gautam Adani's company will make Gautam LRGB?😅😅

No problem. At least it is Indian company and not an Italian one

 

[Pad UwU]

We should instead license copy the Russian tech for glide bombs the "Universal Interspecific Gliding Munition (UMPB)"
its way cheaper than wasting money for research and development of new smart glide bomb IMHO 😹😹😹

turning our own old rusty flying shovels into smart glide bomb is way better then allocate the rest of fun to make advance version of it...

but well nice try, hopefully it works😺

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Is the warhead of 1 ton or the entire glide bomb weighs 1 ton?

Well, I had this question as well. But i believe that a glide bomb will have most of the weight as explosive, since there is no need for propellant. 70-80% of the weight should be warhead weight.

 

[Kira]

Well, I had this question as well. But i believe that a glide bomb will have most of the weight as explosive, since there is no need for propellant. 70-80% of the weight should be warhead weight.

What are the specs of Russian glide bombs,and how much explosives they carry that will provide a good approximate value for Indian ones?