Guided Bomb Units Collection

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases two GBU-12 laser guided bombs
A 56th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, releases two GBU-12 laser guided bombs during a training mission

AIM-9L Sidewinder missile and GBU-12 Laser-Guided Bomb loaded on a CF-18 Hornet
AIM-9L Sidewinder missile and GBU-12 Laser-Guided Bomb loaded on a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet on the airbase at Trapani, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

A GBU-24 laser-guided bomb on a F-16 aircraft

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases a GBU-38 JDAM during a test mission
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center releases a GBU-31 JDAM during to a test mission

Weapons loaders prepare to load a GBU-38 JDAM on an F-16
Weapons loaders from the 162nd Fighter Wing prepare to load a GBU-38 JDAM on an F-16 from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center

An F-15E Strike Eagle drops a GBU-28 bomb during a Combat Hammer mission
August 10, 2010 - An F-15E Strike Eagle drops a GBU-28 bomb during a Combat Hammer mission at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Combat Hammer is an Air-to-Ground Weapons System Evaluation Program maintained

GBU-58 smart bomb loaded on a Royal Danish Air Force F-16A plane
GBU-58 smart bomb loaded on a Royal Danish Air Force F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector

A weapons skid carrying 500-pound (GBU-12) laser guided bombs
Arabian Gulf, August 13, 2004 - A weapons skid carrying 500-pound (GBU-12) laser guided bombs is staged on the ships flight deck aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)

GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs of the Royal Canadian Air Force ready to be loaded on CF-18 Hornet during Operation Unified Protector

Smart munitions on an ejector rack of a B-1B Lancer
March 31, 2011 - An assortment of 500-pound and 2, 000-pound joint direct attack munitions are connected to a multiple ejector rack on a B-1B Lancer, at a weapons load barn at Dyess Air Force Base

Illustration of a GBU-28 laser guided bomb unit

An A-10C Thunderbolt releases two High Drag BDU-50s over Idaho
An A-10C Thunderbolt from the 190th Fighter Squadron releases two High Drag BDU-50s during a training mission out of Boise, Idaho

A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force
April 8, 2011 - A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force carrying laser guided bombs and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles while bound for Libya during Operation Unified Protector

An A-10C Thunderbolt releases a GBU-12 laser guided bomb
An A-10C Thunderbolt from the 190th Fighter Squadron releases a GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs during a training mission out of Boise, Idaho

Six GBU-12 bombs sit in a rack inside a weapons storage area
November 3, 2006 - Six GBU-12 bombs sit in a rack inside a weapons storage area at Al Asad, Iraq

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases two GBU-24 laser guided bombs
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center releases two GBU-24 laser guided bombs during a test mission

Stacked ordnance ready to be loaded aboard USS John C. Stennis
Indian Island, Washington, December 17, 2010 - Stacked ordnance sits on the pier at Indian Island ready to be loaded aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

U. S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft drops 2, 000-pound joint direct attack
November 26, 2009 - U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft drops 2, 000-pound joint direct attack munitions on a cave in eastern Afghanistan

An aerial cockpit camera view onboard a F / A-18C Hornet aircraft
An aerial cockpit camera view onboard a US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, showing the Pilot seated at the controls and a view out the canopy showing two GBU-12 Paveway II

An F / A-18A Hornet loaded with two GBU-38 JDAM bombs
An F/A-18A Hornet of United States Marine Corps squadron VMFA-112, loaded with two GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition bombs, Naval Air Station El Centro, California

Illustration of a GBU-39 small diameter bomb

An F-22 Raptor releases a GBU-32 JDAM over New Mexico
An F-22 Raptor releases a GBU-32 JDAM on a training mission out of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

Close-up of a GBU-12 smart bomb on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

An F-22A Raptor drops a GBU-32 bomb during a Combat Hammer mission during a two-week large-scale evaluation. Combat Hammer is also known as a Weapons System Evaluation Program for air-to-ground

F-16A MLU of the Royal Danish Air Force armed with GBU-58 smart bombs Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

Racks of bombs sit inside the interior of a warehouse
March 24, 2005 - Racks of bombs sit inside the cool, dry interior of a warehouse in East Miramar. Theses bombs as well as tons more of ordnance used by Miramar-based units

GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs loaded on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet
GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs of the Royal Canadian Air Force loaded on a CF-18 Hornet during Operation Unified Protector

GBU-31 JDAM smart bomb of the Royal Danish Air Force ready to be loaded on F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector

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"Guided Bomb Units: Precision and Power Unleashed" In the realm of aerial warfare, guided bomb units (GBUs) stand as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancement. These lethal weapons embody the fusion of knowledge, precision, and unwavering determination. As an F-16 Fighting Falcon soars through the skies, it releases a GBU-38 JDAM during a test mission. The moment captures both the grace and sheer force behind these remarkable devices. Weapons loaders diligently prepare to load another GBU-38 JDAM onto an F-16, their expertise ensuring that every step is flawlessly executed. Witnessing an F-15E Strike Eagle dropping a GBU-28 bomb during a Combat Hammer mission evokes awe-inspiring admiration. The courage displayed by those who operate these aircraft serves as inspiration for us all - reminding us that bravery knows no bounds. A Royal Danish Air Force F-16A plane proudly carries the weight of a GBU-58 smart bomb loaded with purpose. This alliance between man and machine exemplifies how nations unite in pursuit of peace through strength. The release of two GBU-12 laser-guided bombs from an F-16 Fighting Falcon showcases unparalleled accuracy in targeting enemy threats. Each explosion signifies not only victory but also our relentless commitment to defending freedom. On the ground, we witness a weapons skid carrying 500-pound (GBU-12) laser-guided bombs - symbols of readiness and preparedness for any challenge that may arise. The Royal Canadian Air Force's arsenal stands poised to protect its nation's interests at home or abroad. Smart munitions rest on an ejector rack within the B1-B Lancer bomber - silent guardians ready to strike with surgical precision when called upon. Their presence represents our ability to adapt swiftly amidst evolving battlefields while minimizing collateral damage. An illustration depicting the intricacies of a GBU-28 laser-guided bomb unit reminds us of the countless hours spent perfecting these marvels.