GBU-44/B Viper Strike

The GBU-44/B Viper Strike glide bomb is a GPS-aided laser-guided variant of the Northrop Grumman Brilliant Anti-Tank (BAT) munition which originally had a combination acoustic and IR seeker. The system was initially intended for use from UAVs, and it is also planned to integrate the weapon with the Lockheed AC-130 gunship, giving that aircraft a precision stand-off capability.^[1]

Launch platforms

• Current:
  • MQ-5 Hunter ^[2]
  • MC-130W Combat Spear
  • RQ-7B Shadow^[3]
• Planned:
  • AC-27J Stinger
  • AC-130U Spooky ^[4]
  • KC-130J Harvest Hawk ^[5]
  • MH-6 Little Bird
  • MQ-1 Predator
  • MQ-1C Grey Eagle (formerly Warrior)
  • MQ-8 Fire Scout

Specifications

• Length: 0.9 m (36 in).^[4]
• Weight: 20 kg (42 lb).
• Diameter: 14 cm (5.5 in).
• Wingspan: 0.9 m (36 in).
• Glide ratio: 10:1 ^[4]
• Guidance: GPS-midcourse/terminal laser homing.^[6][7]
• Accuracy: < 1 m CEP.
• Warhead: 1.05 kg (2.3 lb) (HEAT).^[4]

See also

• MQ-9 Reaper

References

External links

• Deagel - Specs
• Northrop Grumman BAT / GBU-44/B Viper Strike - Designation Systems
• GBU-44 Viper Strike: Death From Above - Defense Industry Daily
• Viper Strike - Northrop Grumman