GAU/GAK to GUU - Equipment Listing
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Index of ASETDS Designation Listings
GAU/GAK - Airborne GunsGBU - Guided Bombs
GCU - Gaseous Converters, Chargers and Rechargers
GDU - Dummy Guided Missiles
GEU - Electrical Generators
GFU/GFK - Gun-Related Items
GGU - Gas Generators
GLU - Ground Engines
GMU/GMK - Miscellaneous Gages
GPU - Gun Pods
GRU/GRK - Ground Refueling Items
GSU/GSK - Miscellaneous Ground Support Items
GTU - Weapon Turrets
GUU - Guns
GAU/GAK - Airborne Guns
| (1) | (No information) |
| GAU-2/A | 7.62mm 6-Barrel Minigun; manufactured by General Electric; used in SUU-11/A |
| (3) | (No information) |
| GAU-4/A | "Vulcan" 20mm 6-Barrel Gun (modified M61A1); manufactured by General Electric; used in SUU-23/A |
| GAU-5/A | 5.56mm Machine Gun; manufactured by Colt (CAR-15 Survival Rifle, variant of XM177 "Commando") |
| GAU-6/A | 10mm Aircraft Gun (experimental) |
| GAU-7/A | 25mm Gun (cancelled); intended for F-15 |
| GAU-8/A | "Avenger" 30mm 7-Barrel Anti-Tank Gun; manufactured by General Electric; used in A-10 |
| GAU-9/A | 30mm Revolver Cannon; manufactured by Oerlikon (modified model KCA); developed as backup for GAU-8/A |
| GAU-10/A | 12.7mm Machine Gun; related to Browning M2/M3 |
| (11) | (No information) |
| GAU-12/U | "Equaliser" 25mm 5-Barrel Gun; manufactured by General Electric; used on AV-8B, AC-130U |
| GAU-13/A | 30mm 4-Barrel Gun; manufactured by General Electric; used in GPU-5/A |
| GAK-14/A49E-10 | 25mm Gun Subsystem |
| GAU-15/A | 12.7mm Machine Gun; manufactured by General Electric; used on UH-1N, H-46, H-53 |
| GAU-16/A | 12.7mm Machine Gun (modified GAU-15/A); manufactured by General Electric; used on UH-1N, SH-60B |
| GAU-17/A | 7.62mm 6-Barrel Minigun (modified GAU-2/A); manufactured by General Electric; used on UH-1N, H-3, H-60 |
| GAU-18/A | 12.7mm Gun; used in MH-53J |
| GAU-19/A | "GECAL 50" 12.7mm 3-Barrel Gun; manufactured by General Electric |
| (20) | (No information) |
| GAU-21/A | .50 Caliber (12.7mm) Machine Gun; Model M3M, manufactured by Fabrique Nationale Herstal (Belgium); can be mounted in USN/USMC helicopters UH-1, CH-46, CH-53, H-60, MV-22 |
| GAU-22/A | 25mm 4-Barrel Aircraft Gun (derivative of GAU-12/U); manufactured by General Dynamics; used on F-35 |
| GAU-23/A | "Bushmaster II" 30mm Aircraft Gun; manufactured by Northrop Grumman; used on AC-130J |
GBU - Guided Bombs
Note: GBU entries are linked to the corresponding pages in the Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles, Appendix 5.
| GBU-1/B |
750 lb "Paveway I" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); M117 bomb with KMU-342/B guidance kit |
| GBU-2/B | "PAVE STORM" 2000 lb Laser Guided Cluster Bomb; CBU-75/B (1800 BLU-63/B in SUU-54A/B) with KMU-421/B guidance kit |
| GBU-3/B | CBU-74/B (48 BLU-87/B in SUU-51B/B) with KMU-422/B guidance kit |
| GBU-4/B | EOGB (Electro-Optical Guided Bomb); BLU-89/B with KMU-353/B guidance kit; Note: This designation is unconfirmed, and might be incorrect! |
| GBU-5/B | "Rockeye" 500 lb Laser Guided Cluster Bomb; 247 MK 118 bombs in MK 7 MOD 2 dispenser with KMU-420/B guidance kit |
| GBU-6/B | "PAVE STORM I" Laser Guided Cluster Bomb; CBU-79/B with KMU-351/B guidance kit |
| GBU-7/B | "PAVE STORM I" Laser Guided Cluster Bomb; CBU-80/B with KMU-351/B guidance kit |
| GBU-8/B | 2000 lb HOBOS (Homing Bomb System) EOGB (Electro-Optical Guided Bomb); MK 84 bomb with KMU-353/B or KMU-359/B guidance kit |
| GBU-9/B | 3000 lb HOBOS (Homing Bomb System) EOGB (Electro-Optical Guided Bomb); M118 bomb with KMU-390/B guidance kit |
| GBU-10/B |
2000 lb "Paveway I/II" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); - GBU-10/B: MK 84 warhead; KMU-351A/B guidance kit (MAU-157/B CCG; MXU-600/B airfoil); "short wing" - GBU-10A/B: MK 84 warhead; KMU-351B/B guidance kit (MAU-157A/B CCG; MXU-600A/B airfoil); "long wing" - GBU-10B/B: MK 84 warhead; KMU-351C/B guidance kit (MAU-157?/B CCG; MXU-600?/B airfoil) - GBU-10C/B: MK 84 warhead; KMU-351D/B guidance kit (MAU-169/B CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil) - GBU-10D/B: MK 84 warhead; KMU-351E/B guidance kit (MAU-169A/B CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil) - GBU-10E/B: MK 84 warhead; MAU-169B/B or -169D/B or -169E/B(?) CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil - GBU-10F/B: MK 84 warhead; MAU-169C/B CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil - GBU-10G/B: BLU-109/B warhead; MAU-169/B CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil - GBU-10H/B: BLU-109/B warhead; MAU-169A/B CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil - GBU-10J/B: BLU-109/B warhead; MAU-169B/B or -169D/B or -169E/B(?) CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil - GBU-10K/B: BLU-109/B warhead; MAU-169G/B CCG; MXU-651/B airfoil Notes: * GBU-10/B, -10A/B, -10B/B are Paveway I; GBU-10C/B and up are Paveway II * GBU-10B/B and -10F/B were built in small numbers only or not at all * Guidance kits (CCG + airfoil) for GBU-10E/B and up may also have KMU-351x/B designations * GBU-10x/B designations for the latest MAU-169H/B and -169J/B CCGs are not known * MAU-169K/B CCG includes INS/GPS; GBU-10s with this CCG are called "EGBU-10" and officially designated GBU-50/B |
| GBU-11/B |
3000 lb "Paveway I" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); - GBU-11/B: M118E1 warhead; KMU-370B/B guidance kit (MAU-157/B CCG; MXU-601/B airfoil) - GBU-11A/B: M118E1 warhead; KMU-370C/B guidance kit (MAU-157A/B CCG; MXU-601A/B airfoil) |
| GBU-12/B |
500 lb "Paveway I/II" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); - GBU-12/B: MK 82 warhead; KMU-388/B guidance kit (MAU-157/B CCG; MXU-602/B airfoil); "short wing" - GBU-12A/B: MK 82 warhead; KMU-388A/B guidance kit (MAU-157A/B CCG; MXU-602A/B airfoil); "long wing" - GBU-12B/B: MK 82 warhead; KMU-388B/B guidance kit (MAU-169/B CCG; MXU-650/B airfoil - GBU-12C/B: MK 82 warhead; KMU-388C/B guidance kit (MAU-169A/B CCG; MXU-650/B airfoil - GBU-12D/B: MK 82 warhead; MAU-169B/B or -169D/B or -169E/B(?) CCG; MXU-650/B airfoil - GBU-12E/B: MK 82 warhead; MAU-169C/B CCG; MXU-650/B airfoil - GBU-12F/B: MK 82 warhead; DMLGB CCG; MXU-650/B airfoil Notes: * GBU-12/B and -12A/B are Paveway I; GBU-12B/B and up are Paveway II * GBU-12E/B was built in small numbers only or not at all * Guidance kits (CCG + airfoil) for GBU-12D/B and up may also have KMU-388x/B designations * GBU-12x/B designations for the latest MAU-169H/B and -169J/B CCGs are not known * MAU-169K/B CCG includes INS/GPS; GBU-12s with this CCG are called "EGBU-12", and officially designated GBU-49/B * GBU-12F/B is the Lockheed Martin DMLGB (Dual-Mode Laser Guided Bomb) INS/GPS-enhanced GBU-12 variant |
| GBU-13/B | "Paveway I" Laser Guided Cluster Bomb; CBU-77/B (790 BLU-63/B in SUU-51B/B) with KMU-422/B guidance kit; Note: This designation is unconfirmed, and might be incorrect! |
| (14) | (No information) |
| GBU-15/B |
2000 lb CWW (Cruciform Wing Weapon) EOGB II (Electro-Optical Guided Bomb) Modular Guided Weapon System (MGWS); - GBU-15(V)1/B: MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-724/B airfoil; DSU-27A/B guidance; WCU-6/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)1A/B: MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-787/B airfoil; DSU-27A/B guidance; WCU-8A/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)1B/B ("EGBU-15"): MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-787A/B airfoil; DSU-27A/B guidance; WCU-8B/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)1C/B ("EGBU-15"): MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-787B/B airfoil; DSU-27A/B guidance; WCU-8C/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)2/B: MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-724/B airfoil; WGU-10/B guidance; WCU-6/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)2A/B: MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-787/B airfoil; WGU-33A/B guidance; WCU-8A/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)2B/B ("EGBU-15"): MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-787A/B airfoil; WGU-33A/B guidance; WCU-8B/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)2C/B ("EGBU-15"): MK 84 MOD 2 warhead; MXU-787B/B airfoil; WGU-33A/B guidance; WCU-8C/B control; FMU-124A/B fuze - GBU-15(V)3/B: (CBU-75/B warhead - not built) - GBU-15(V)21/B: (MK 84 warhead; MXU-787/B airfoil; TV guidance - not built, replaced by GBU-15(V)1A/B) - GBU-15(V)22/B: (MK 84 warhead; MXU-787/B airfoil; IIR guidance - not built, replaced by GBU-15(V)2A/B) - GBU-15(V)31/B: BLU-109/B warhead; MXU-787/B airfoil; DSU-27A/B guidance; WCU-8A/B control; FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-15(V)31A/B ("EGBU-15"): BLU-109/B warhead; MXU-787B/B airfoil; DSU-27A/B guidance; WCU-8C/B control; FMU-143B/B fuze - GBU-15(V)32/B: BLU-109/B warhead; MXU-787/B airfoil; WGU-10/B guidance; WCU-8A/B control; FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-15(V)32A/B ("EGBU-15"): BLU-109/B warhead; MXU-787B/B airfoil; WGU-33A/B guidance; WCU-8C/B control; FMU-143B/B fuze Notes: * Airfoil: MXU-724/B is "long chord", MXU-787( )/B is "short chord" * Guidance: DSU-27A/B is TV (image contrast), WGU-10/B and -33A/B is IIR * GBU-15(V)1A/B, -15(V)2A/B are interim GPS-enhanced models without IMU |
| GBU-16/B |
1000 lb "Paveway II" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); - GBU-16/B: MK 83 warhead; KMU-455/B guidance kit (MAU-169/B CCG; MXU-667/B airfoil) - GBU-16A/B: MK 83 warhead; MAU-169A CCG; MXU-667/B airfoil - GBU-16B/B: MK 83 warhead; MAU-169B/B or -169D/B or -169E/B(?) CCG; MXU-667/B airfoil - GBU-16C/B: MK 83 warhead; MAU-169C/B CCG; MXU-667/B airfoil Notes: * Guidance kits (CCG + airfoil) for GBU-16A/B and up may also have KMU-455x/B designations * GBU-16x/B designations for the latest MAU-169H/B and -169J/B CCGs are not known * MAU-169K/B CCG includes INS/GPS; GBU-16s with this CCG are called "EGBU-16" and officially designated GBU-48/B |
| GBU-17/B | "Paveway II" Laser Guided HSM (Hard Structure Munition) |
| (18...19) | (No information) |
| GBU-20/B | PWW (Planar Wing Weapon); cancelled in favour of GBU-15/B |
| GBU-21/B | 2000 lb "Paveway III" Hard-Structure LGB (Laser Guided Bomb) |
| GBU-22/B | 500 lb "Paveway III" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); uses MK 82 warhead, BSU-82/B airfoil, WGU-12( )/B or -39( )/B or -43( )/B GCU |
| GBU-23/B | 1000 lb "Paveway III" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); uses MK 83 bomb |
| GBU-24/B |
2000 lb "Paveway III" LLLGB (Low-Level Laser Guided Bomb); - GBU-24/B: MK 84 warhead, BSU-84/B airfoil, WGU-12/B or -12A/B GCU, FMU-81( )/B or -139( )/B fuze - GBU-24A/B (USAF): BLU-109/B warhead, BSU-84/B airfoil, WGU-12B/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-24B/B (USN): BLU-109A/B warhead, BSU-84/B airfoil, WGU-39/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B(?) fuze - GBU-24C/B (USAF): BLU-116/B warhead, BSU-84/B or -84A/B airfoil, WGU-12B/B or -39/B GCU, FMU-157/B fuze - GBU-24D/B (USN): BLU-116/B warhead, BSU-84/B or -84A/B airfoil, WGU-39/B GCU, FMU-157/B fuze - GBU-24E/B ("EGBU-24"): BLU-109A/B warhead, BSU-84B/B airfoil, WGU-39A/B GCU, FMU-143E/B fuze - GBU-24F/B (USN): BLU-116A/B warhead, BSU-84/B or -84A/B airfoil, WGU-39/B GCU, FMU-159/B fuze - GBU-24G/B (USN, "EGBU-24"): BLU-116A/B warhead, BSU-84B/B airfoil, WGU-39A/B GCU, FMU-159/B fuze - GBU-24(V)1/B: MK 84 warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43/B GCU, FMU-81( )/B fuze - GBU-24(V)2/B: BLU-109( )/B warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-24(V)3/B: MK 84 warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43B/B GCU, FMU-81( )/B fuze - GBU-24(V)4/B: BLU-109( )/B warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43B/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-24(V)7/B: MK 84 warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43A/B GCU, FMU-81( )/B fuze - GBU-24(V)8/B: BLU-109( )/B warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43A/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-24(V)9/B ("EGBU-24"): MK 84 warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43G/B GCU, FMU-81( )/B fuze - GBU-24(V)10/B ("EGBU-24"): BLU-109( )/B warhead, BSU-84A/B airfoil, WGU-43G/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B fuze Notes: * GBU-24(V)/B series applies to GBU-24s with WGU-43( )/B (for export) * No data available on GBU-24(V)5/B and -24(V)6/B |
| (25...26) | (No information) |
| GBU-27/B |
2000 lb "Paveway III" LLLGB (Low-Level Laser Guided Bomb); GBU-24/B-class LGB modified for use by F-117; - GBU-27/B: BLU-109/B warhead, BSU-88/B airfoil, WGU-25( )/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-27A/B ("EGBU-27"): BLU-109A/B warhead, BSU-88A/B airfoil, WGU-39A/B GCU, FMU-143( )/B fuze - GBU-27B/B ("EGBU-27"): BLU-116/B warhead, BSU-88B/B(?) airfoil, WGU-39A/B GCU, FMU-157/B fuze |
| GBU-28/B |
"Bunker Buster" 4500-5000 lb "Paveway III" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); - GBU-28/B: BLU-113/B warhead, BSG-92/B airfoil, WGU-36/B GCU - GBU-28A/B: BLU-113A/B warhead, BSG-92/B airfoil, WGU-36A/B GCU - GBU-28B/B ("EGBU-28"): BLU-113( )/B warhead, BSG-92A/B airfoil, WGU-36B/B GCU, FMU-143F,G,H/B fuze - GBU-28C/B ("EGBU-28"): BLU-122/B warhead, BSG-92B/B airfoil, WGU-36D/B GCU, FMU-143F,G,H/B or -152/B fuze - GBU-28D/B ("EGBU-28"): BLU-122/B warhead, BSG-92B/B airfoil, WGU-36E/B GCU, FMU-143G,H/B or -152A/B fuze - GBU-28E/B ("EGBU-28"): BLU-113( )/B warhead, BSG-92A/B airfoil, WGU-36E/B GCU, FMU-143F,G,H/B fuze |
| GBU-29/B | 2000 lb JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition); to be manufactured by Martin-Marietta; cancelled |
| GBU-30/B | 1000 lb JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition); to be manufactured by Martin-Marietta; cancelled |
| GBU-31/B |
2000 lb JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition); manufactured by Boeing (McDonnell Douglas); - GBU-31(V)1/B (USAF): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556/B guidance kit - GBU-31A(V)1/B (USAF): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556A/B guidance kit - GBU-31B(V)1/B (USAF): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556B/B guidance kit - GBU-31C(V)1/B (USAF): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556C/B guidance kit - GBU-31(V)2/B (USN): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556/B guidance kit - GBU-31A(V)2/B (USN): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556A/B guidance kit - GBU-31B(V)2/B (USN): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556B/B guidance kit - GBU-31C(V)2/B (USN): MK 84 warhead, KMU-556C/B guidance kit - GBU-31(V)3/B (USAF): BLU-109/B warhead, KMU-557/B guidance kit - GBU-31A(V)3/B (USAF): BLU-109/B warhead, KMU-557A/B guidance kit - GBU-31B(V)3/B (USAF): BLU-109/B warhead, KMU-557B/B guidance kit - GBU-31C(V)3/B (USAF): BLU-109/B warhead, KMU-557C/B guidance kit - GBU-31(V)4/B (USN): BLU-109A/B warhead, KMU-558/B guidance kit - GBU-31A(V)4/B (USN): BLU-109A/B warhead, KMU-558A/B guidance kit - GBU-31B(V)4/B (USN): BLU-109A/B warhead, KMU-558B/B guidance kit - GBU-31C(V)4/B (USN): BLU-109A/B warhead, KMU-558C/B guidance kit - GBU-31(V)5/B (USAF): BLU-119/B warhead, KMU-???/B guidance kit Notes: * KMU-55nA/B = KMU-55n/B with "pin-lock fins" * KMU-55nB/B = KMU-55nA/B with SAASM (Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module) GPS receiver * KMU-55nC/B = KMU-55nB/B with SAASM/AJ (SAASM/Anti-Jam) * BLU-117/B warhead is an option for the GBU-31(V)2/B series * GBU-31A(V)n/B nomenclature has been cancelled and replaced by GBU-31(V)n/B, which now designates all GBU-31s with non-GPS-enhanced KMU |
| GBU-32/B |
1000 lb JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition); manufactured by Boeing (McDonnell Douglas); - GBU-32(V)1/B (USAF): (MK 83 warhead, KMU-559/B guidance kit - never built) - GBU-32A(V)1/B (USAF): MK 83 warhead, KMU-559A/B guidance kit - GBU-32B(V)1/B (USAF): MK 83 warhead, KMU-559B/B guidance kit - GBU-32C(V)1/B (USAF): MK 83 warhead, KMU-559C/B guidance kit - GBU-32(V)2/B (USN): (MK 83 warhead, KMU-559/B guidance kit - never built) - GBU-32A(V)2/B (USN): MK 83 warhead, KMU-559A/B guidance kit - GBU-32B(V)2/B (USN): MK 83 warhead, KMU-559B/B guidance kit - GBU-32C(V)2/B (USN): MK 83 warhead, KMU-559C/B guidance kit Notes: * KMU-559A/B = KMU-559/B with "pin-lock fins" * KMU-559B/B = KMU-559A/B with SAASM (Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module) GPS receiver * KMU-559C/B = KMU-559B/B with SAASM/AJ (SAASM/Anti-Jam) * BLU-110( )/B warhead is an option for the GBU-32(V)2/B series * GBU-32A(V)n/B nomenclature has been cancelled and replaced by GBU-32(V)n/B, which now designates all GBU-32s with non-GPS-enhanced KMU |
| GBU-33/B | 2000 lb "Paveway III" LGB (Laser Guided Bomb); export version of GBU-24/B; designation apparently cancelled and replaced by GBU-24(V)/B series |
| GBU-34/B | 2000 lb JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition); manufactured by Lockheed Martin; uses BLU-109/B(?) or BLU-116/B |
| GBU-35/B |
1000 lb JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition); manufactured by Boeing; - GBU-35(V)1/B (USN): BLU-110( )/B warhead, KMU-559/B guidance kit Notes: * GBU-35A(V)1/B, -35B(V)1/B and -35C(V)1/C variant designations (with KMU-559A/B, -559B/B and -559C/B guidance) were apparently never assigned * The Navy has abandoned the GBU-35(V)1/B nomenclature, and is now referring to all 1000 lb JDAMs as GBU-32(V)2/B |
| GBU-36/B | 2000 lb GAM (GPS Aided Munition); manufactured by Northrop Grumman; uses MK 84 bomb; sometimes referred to as "GAM-84" |
| GBU-37/B | 4500 lb GAM (GPS Aided Munition); manufactured by Northrop Grumman; uses BLU-113/B; sometimes referred to as "GAM-113" |
| GBU-38/B |
500 lb JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition); manufactured by Boeing; - GBU-38(V)1/B (USAF): (MK 82 warhead, KMU-572/B guidance kit - never built) - GBU-38A(V)1/B (USAF): MK 82 warhead, KMU-572A/B guidance kit - GBU-38B(V)1/B (USAF): MK 82 warhead, KMU-572B/B guidance kit - GBU-38C(V)1/B (USAF): MK 82 warhead, KMU-572C/B guidance kit - GBU-38(V)2/B (USN): (MK 82 warhead, KMU-572/B guidance kit - never built) - GBU-38A(V)2/B (USN): MK 82 warhead, KMU-572A/B guidance kit - GBU-38B(V)2/B (USN): MK 82 warhead, KMU-572B/B guidance kit - GBU-38C(V)2/B (USN): MK 82 warhead, KMU-572C/B guidance kit - GBU-38(V)3/B (USAF): (BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572/B guidance kit - never built) - GBU-38A(V)3/B (USAF): BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572A/B guidance kit - GBU-38B(V)3/B (USAF): BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572B/B guidance kit - GBU-38C(V)3/B (USAF): BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572C/B guidance kit - GBU-38(V)4/B (USN): (BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572/B guidance kit - never built) - GBU-38A(V)4/B (USN): BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572A/B guidance kit - GBU-38B(V)4/B (USN): BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572B/B guidance kit - GBU-38C(V)4/B (USN: BLU-126/B warhead, KMU-572C/B guidance kit Notes: * BLU-111/B warhead is an option for all MK 82-equipped variants * KMU-572A/B = KMU-572/B with "pin-lock fins" * KMU-572B/B = KMU-572A/B with SAASM (Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module) GPS receiver * KMU-572C/B = KMU-572B/B with SAASM/AJ (SAASM/Anti-Jam) * GBU-38A(V)n/B nomenclature has been cancelled and replaced by GBU-38(V)n/B, which now designates all GBU-38s with non-GPS-enhanced KMU |
| GBU-39/B |
285 lb SDB (Small Diameter Bomb); manufactured by Boeing; - GBU-39/B: initial production version - GBU-39A/B: FLM (Focused Lethality Munition) warhead |
| GBU-40/B | "Increment 2" SDB (Small Diameter Bomb); improved GBU-39/B; planned to be manufactured by Boeing |
| GBU-41/B | SDB (Small Diameter Bomb); to be manufactured by Lockheed Martin; cancelled (lost against GBU-39/B) |
| GBU-42/B | Follow-on SDB (Small Diameter Bomb); reserved for improved GBU-41/B by Lockheed Martin; cancelled |
| GBU-43/B | MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air-Blast Bomb, a.k.a. "Mother Of All Bombs"); 21700 lb (18700 lb BLU-120/B warhead) bomb with KMU-593/B GPS/INS guidance section |
| GBU-44/B | "Viper Strike" Laser-Guided Munition; manufactured by Northrop Grumman |
| (45) | (No information; possibly not used to avoid confusion with unofficial "GBU-45" designation for laser-guided BDU-45/B dummy bombs) |
| (46) | (No information) |
| GBU-47/B | Designation allocated in January 2005 to a classified USAF weapon |
| GBU-48/B | 1000 lb "Enhanced Paveway II" INS/GPS-enhanced laser guided bomb (informally known as EGBU-16); manufactured by Raytheon; MK 83 or BLU-110/B warhead with MAU-169K/B guidance kit |
| GBU-49/B | 500 lb "Enhanced Paveway II" INS/GPS-enhanced laser guided bomb (informally known as EGBU-12); manufactured by Raytheon; MK 82 or BLU-111/B warhead with MAU-169K/B guidance kit |
| GBU-50/B | 2000 lb "Enhanced Paveway II" INS/GPS-enhanced laser guided bomb (informally known as EGBU-10); manufactured by Raytheon; MK 84 or BLU-117/B warhead with MAU-169K/B guidance kit |
| GBU-51/B | 500 lb "Enhanced Paveway II" INS/GPS-enhanced laser guided bomb; GBU-49/B with BLU-126/B LCDB (Low Collateral Damage Bomb) |
| GBU-52/B | 500 lb "Enhanced Paveway II" INS/GPS-enhanced laser guided bomb; GBU-12F/B with BLU-126/B LCDB (Low Collateral Damage Bomb) |
| GBU-53/B | StormBreaker SDB II (Small Diameter Bomb II); manufactured by Raytheon |
| GBU-54/B | 500 lb LJDAM (Laser JDAM); manufactured by Boeing; GBU-38( )/B + DSU-38/B laser targeting device |
| GBU-55/B | Designation reserved for 1000 lb LJDAM (Laser JDAM); manufactured by Boeing; GBU-32( )/B + DSU-39/B laser targeting device |
| GBU-56/B | Designation reserved for 2000 lb LJDAM (Laser JDAM); manufactured by Boeing; GBU-31( )/B + DSU-40/B laser targeting device |
| GBU-57/B | MOP ("Massive Ordnance Penetrator"); 30000 lb class penetrator bomb (BLU-127( )/B bomb body); used by B-2A; variants include GBU-57A/B, GBU-57B/B, GBU-57C/B, GBU-57D/B, GBU-57E/B and GBU-57F/B. |
| GBU-58/B | 250 lb "Paveway II" laser guided bomb; manufactured by Raytheon |
| GBU-59/B | 250 lb "Enhanced Paveway II" GPS/INS-enhanced laser guided bomb; manufactured by Raytheon |
| (60) | (No information) |
| GBU-61/B | CMS (Countermine System); manufactured by Boeing; 2000 lb guided bomb with BLU-109/B bomb shape, KMU-556( )/B JDAM guidance kit and payload of packaged dart penetrators |
| GBU-62/B | 500 lb MK 62 Quickstrike mine with JDAM-ER guidance kit |
| (63) | (No information) |
| GBU-64/B | 2000 lb MK 64 Quickstrike mine with JDAM-ER guidance kit |
| (65...68) | (No information) |
| GBU-69/B | Small Glide Munition (SGM); manufactured by Dynetics; 60 lb semi-active laser guided bomb with a 36 lb blast/fragmentation warhead |
| GBU-70/B | |
| (71) | (No information) |
| GBU-72/B | A5K (Advanced 5K Penetrator); 5000 lb class BLU-138/B bomb with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance |
| GBU-73/B | Paragon, formerly known as "Dual Mode Plus LGB"; manufactured by Lockheed Martin; 500 lb class INS/GPS-enhanced LGB (Laser Guided Bomb) |
GCU - Gaseous Converters, Chargers and Rechargers
| (1) | (No information) |
| GCU-2/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| GCU-3/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| (4...9) | (No information) |
| GCU-10/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| GCU-11/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| GCU-12/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| GCU-13/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| GCU-14/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| (15...16) | (No information) |
| GCU-17/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter; used in C-130 |
| GCU-18/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter |
| (19) | (No information) |
| GCU-20/A | Liquid Oxygen to Breathing Oxygen Converter; used in C-5, C-141, E-3, E-4 |
| (21...23) | (No information) |
| GCU-24/A | 10-Liter Liquid Oxygen Converter Assembly |
| (25) | (No information) |
| GCU-26/E | Recharging Unit; used with AIM-9M |
| (27...28) | (No information) |
| GCU-29/A | Liquid Oxygen Converter Assembly |
| GCU-30/E | Recharging Unit; used with AIM-9L/M |
| GCU-31/E | Guided Missile Coolant Recharging Unit; used with FIM-92 |
GDU - Dummy Guided Missiles
| GDU-1/B | Dummy Training Missile for AIM-9 training |
| (2...4) | (No information) |
| GDU-5/C | Dummy Training Missile for AIM-9 training |
| GDU-6/C | Dummy Training Missile for AIM-9 training |
GEU/GEK - Electrical Generators
| (1...4) | (No information) |
| GEU-5/A | Direct Current Generator |
| (6) | (No information) |
| GEU-7/A | Miniature Two-Pole Tachometer Generator; manufactured by Globe Industries |
| (8...19) | (No information) |
| GEU-20/A | Tachometer Generator |
| (21...22) | (No information) |
| GEU-23/A | Direct Current Generator |
| GEK-24/A24A-49 | Constant Generator-Transmission; used in KC-135R |
| GEU-25/B | Engine Generator/Regulator; used in AGM-129 |
| (26...27) | (No information) |
| GEK-28/A24A-53 | Motor Generator |
| (29) | (No information) |
| GEK-30/A24A-54 | Alternating Current Generator; used in B-2 |
GFU/GFK - Gun-Related Items
| (1...3) | (No information) |
| GFK-4/A49E-6 | |
| GFK-5/A49E-6 | |
| (6) | (No information) |
| GFU-7/E | 30mm Ammunition Loading Assembly; used with GAU-8/A in A-10 |
| GFU-8/E | Auxiliary Drive Assembly; used with GFU-7/E |
| (9) | (No information) |
| GFU-10/E | 30mm Ammunition Loading System; used with GPU-5/A |
| GFK-11/A49E-10 | 25mm Ammunition Handling System |
| (12...18) | (No information) |
| GFU-19/E | |
| GFK-20/E32K-7 | 20mm Linkless Ammunition Replenisher |
| GFK-21/E32K-7 | 20mm Linkless Ammunition Loader |
| GFU-22/E | |
| GFU-23/E | 25 mm Ammunition Loading System; used with AC-130U |
| GFU-24/E32K-7A | Ammunition Transfer System |
GGU - Gas Generators
| (1...6) | (No information) |
| GGU-7/A | Oxygen Concentrator; part of OBOGS (On-Board Oxygen Generating System); used in AV-8B, T-45 |
| GGU-8/B | Fuel Tank Pressurization Carbon Dioxide Generator; used in AGM-129 |
| GGU-9/M | Oxygen/Nitrogen Generator |
| (10...11) | (No information) |
| GGU-12/A | Oxygen Concentrator; part of OBOGS (On-Board Oxygen Generating System); used in F-14, F/A-18 |
| (13...14) | (No information) |
| GGU-15/A | Dry Bay Fire Extinguisher Gas Generator |
| GGU-16/A | Fire Extinguisher Gas Generator |
| GGU-17/A | Fire Extinguisher Gas Generator |
| GGU-18/A | Fire Extinguisher Gas Generator |
| GGU-19/A | Fire Extinguisher Gas Generator |
| GGU-20/A | Fire Extinguisher Gas Generator |
| (21...23) | (No information) |
| GGU-24/A | Aircraft Oxygen Concentrator; used in F-16C |
GLU - Ground Engines
| GLU-1/U | 30 hp Packette Gasoline Engine |
| GLU-2/U | 70 hp Packette Gasoline Engine |
| GLU-3/U | 110 hp Packette Gasoline Engine |
| GLU-4/U | 175 hp Packette Gasoline Engine |
| GLU-5/U | 220 hp Packette Gasoline Engine |
GMU/GMK - Miscellaneous Gages
| (1) | (No information) |
| GMK-2/E47T-1 | |
| (3...4) | (No information) |
| GMU-5/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (6...7) | (No information) |
| GMU-8/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| GMU-9/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| GMU-10/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| GMU-11/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (12...13) | (No information) |
| GMU-14/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| GMU-15/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (16...20) | (No information) |
| GMU-21/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (22...23) | (No information) |
| GMU-24/A | Flow Meter |
| (25...27) | (No information) |
| GMU-28/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (29) | (No information) |
| GMU-30/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (31) | (No information) |
| GMU-32/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (33) | (No information) |
| GMU-34/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| GMU-35/E | |
| (36) | (No information) |
| GMU-37/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| GMU-38/E | |
| GMU-39/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (40...58) | (No information) |
| GMU-59/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator |
| (60...71) | (No information) |
| GMU-72/E | Bomb-Loading Bar Gage |
| GMU-73/E | Sway Brace Gage |
| GMU-74/E | Sway Brace Gage |
| GMU-75/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator; used in F/A-18 |
| GMU-76/A | Liquid Oxygen Quantity Indicator; used in F/A-18 |
| (77...79) | (No information) |
| GMU-80/E | 25mm Max Round Gage Set |
| (81...82) | (No information) |
| GMU-83/E | Flow Rate Indicating Meter Kit |
GPU - Gun Pods
| GPU-1/A | |
| GPU-2/A | 20mm Gun Pod; manufactured by General Electric; uses M197 gun |
| GPU-3/A | |
| (4) | (No information) |
| GPU-5/A | "GEPOD" 30mm Gun Pod; manufactured by General Electric; uses GAU-13/A |
| (6...7) | (No information) |
| GPU-8/A | 25 mm Gun Pod; uses GAU-22/A, used by F-35C |
| GPU-9/A | 25 mm Gun Pod; uses GAU-22/A, used by F-35B |
GRU/GRK - Ground Refueling Items
| GRK-1/M32R | Fuel Contamination Detector |
| (2...3) | (No information) |
| GRU-4/E | Jet Fuel Anti-Icing Inhibitor Solution Feeder |
| GRU-5/E | Jet Fuel Anti-Icing Inhibitor Solution Feeder |
| GRK-6/E32R-1 | Rubber Hose Assembly |
| (7) | (No information) |
| GRK-8/E32R-1 | Fuel Hose Trailer |
| GRK-9/E32R-1 | Fuel Hose Trailer |
| GRK-10/E32R-1 | Collapsible Fuel Tank Trailer |
| GRK-11/E32R-1 | Aircraft Fuel Servicing Unit |
| GRK-12/S32R-2 | Quick Disconnect Coupling Assembly |
| GRU-13/E | Quick Disconnect Coupling Assembly |
| GRK-14/S32A-2 | Aircraft Serviving Water Hose Nozzle |
| GRK-15/S32R | Quick Disconnect Coupling Assembly |
| GRU-16/E | Hydrant Valve Coupler |
| GRU-17/E | Refueling Pantograph |
GSU/GSK - Miscellaneous Ground Support Items
| GSU-1/E | Fixed or Portable Electric Motor Driven Ventilating Unit |
| (2) | (No information) |
| GSU-3/P | Anti-g Garment (cutaway type) |
| (4...14) | (No information) |
| GSU-15/E | Guided Missile Rail Extension |
| (16...18) | (No information) |
| GSU-19/E | |
| (20) | (No information) |
| GSK-21/E | |
| GSK-22/E | |
| GSU-23/E | Fixed or Portable Electric Motor Driven Ventilating Unit |
| (24...25) | (No information) |
| GSU-26/F | |
| (27...31) | (No information) |
| GSU-32/M | |
| GSU-33/E | |
| (34...36) | (No information) |
| GSU-37/E | Antenna Lift |
| (38...44) | (No information) |
| GSU-45/E | |
| (46...47) | (No information) |
| GSU-48/E | |
| (49...61) | (No information) |
| GSU-62/M | Liquid Oxygen Storage Tank Purging Unit |
| (63...94) | (No information) |
| GSU-95/E | Guided Missile Rocket Motor Carriage |
| (96...98) | (No information) |
| GSU-99/E | |
| GSU-100/E | |
| GSU-101/E | |
| (102...103) | (No information) |
| GSU-104/E | |
| (105...112) | (No information) |
| GSU-113/E | Jack |
| (114...121) | (No information) |
| GSU-122/E | |
| GSU-123/E | Jack |
| (124...129) | (No information) |
| GSU-130/E | |
| GSU-131/E | |
| GSU-132/M | Rail Trailer |
| (133...140) | (No information) |
| GSU-141/F | |
| (142...157) | (No information) |
| GSK-158/F42P-1 | |
| (159...160) | (No information) |
| GSU-161/M | |
| (162) | (No information) |
| GSU-163/M | Liquid Oxygen Storage Tank Cleaning and Purging Unit |
| (164...169) | (No information) |
| GSU-170/E | Gas-Refrigerated Air Purifier |
| (171...186) | (No information) |
| GSU-187/F | |
| GSU-188/E | |
| (189...190) | (No information) |
| GSU-191/E | Electronic Equipment Air Cooler |
| (192) | (No information) |
| GSU-193/E | |
| (194...198) | (No information) |
| GSU-199/E | |
| GSU-200/E | |
| GSU-201/E | |
| (202...205) | (No information) |
| GSU-206/E | |
| (207) | (No information) |
| GSU-208/E | |
| GSU-209/E | |
| (210...212) | (No information) |
| GSU-213/F | |
| (214...218) | (No information) |
| GSU-219/E | Rocket Motor Carriage |
| (220...221) | (No information) |
| GSU-222/F | |
| (223...258) | (No information) |
| GSU-259/E | Pod Dolly |
| (260...262) | (No information) |
| GSU-263/E | |
| GSU-264/E | Reel Maintenance Fixture |
| GSU-265/E | |
| GSU-266/E | |
| (267...269) | (No information) |
| GSU-270/E | |
| (271...280) | (No information) |
| GSU-281/E | |
| (282...283) | (No information) |
| GSU-284/E | Brake Assembly Tool |
| (285...286) | (No information) |
| GSU-287/E | |
| GSU-288/E | Fuel Primer Test Equipment |
| (289...292) | (No information) |
| GSU-293/E | Lift Truck |
| (294...311) | (No information) |
| GSU-312/E | |
| GSU-313/M | |
| (314...315) | (No information) |
| GSU-316/E | Lift Truck |
| (317...322) | (No information) |
| GSU-323/E | Servicing and Handling Dolly |
| (324...341) | (No information) |
| GSU-342/E | Parachute Packing Press |
| (343...345) | (No information) |
| GSU-346/E | Spring Yoke Beam Compressor |
| (347...352) | (No information) |
| GSU-353/E | Portable Waste Oil Drain Unit |
| (354...358) | (No information) |
| GSU-359/E | Engine Winch Assembly |
| (360...366) | (No information) |
| GSU-367/E | Ground Handling Equipment Cradle |
GTU - Weapon Turrets
| GTU-1/A | Gun Turret; part of A/A49E-7 |
GUU - Guns
| GUU-1/P | Holster Assembly(?) (unclear, if GUU-1/P designation refers to the holster, or the gun+holster) |
| (2...3) | (No information) |
| GUU-4/P | .221 Caliber Rifle |
| GUU-5/P | 5.56mm Submachine Gun; manufactured by Colt (CAR-15A3); USAF version of M4 Carbine |
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