The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range glide bomb, LRGB Gaurav, from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force.
About LRGB GAURAV:
- LRGB Gaurav is a 1,000 kg class, air-launched glide bomb developed indigenously by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, under DRDO.
- It is launched from the Su-30 MK-I fighter jet, a key platform of the Indian Air Force.
- The bomb uses a hybrid navigation system, combining the Inertial Navigation System (INS) with Global Positioning System (GPS) data for precise targeting.
- It is capable of striking targets at long distances, although the exact range remains undisclosed.
- Development partners include Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, contributing as Development cum Production Partners.
- LRGB Gaurav significantly boosts India’s precision strike capabilities, allowing it to impact various target types with minimal risk to the launching aircraft.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is LRGB Gaurav?
It is a 1,000 kg class, air-launched glide bomb developed by DRDO.
Which aircraft is used to launch LRGB Gaurav?
It is launched from the Su-30 MK-I fighter jet.
What navigation system does LRGB Gaurav use?
It uses a hybrid navigation system combining INS and GPS.