4 ADITI
Booster assisted REK with EO-IR terminal guidance for 450 kg HSLD bomb
A booster assisted Range Extension Kit with EO-IR
terminal guidance needs to be developed for existing 450
kg HSLD bombs held in IAF inventory. This will enable
the IAF to convert dumb bombs into the smart weapon
with enhanced range and accuracy.
Essential parameters
1. To develop booster assisted Range Extension kit
for conversion of 450 Kg High Speed Low Drag (HSLD)
bombs with EO-IR head for terminal guidance.
2. Range > 200 km (for launch altitude of 5 km/ 0.9 Mach).
3. Terminal guidance through EO-IR seeker, scene matching capability and ability to work in GNSS denied
environment.
4. The accuracy of weapon should be CEP < 5 m. (Desirable CEP < 3 m).
5. Strap-on kit to existing 450 Kg HSLD bombs.
6. Kit should not hamper compatibility of the bomb with existing bomb rack of Russian and Western origin aircraft available in IAF.
7. Capability to define impact angle and attack direction through mission planning.
8. Ease of assembly, maintenance and handling.
9. Storage in strap-on condition without affecting shelf life.
10. Assembled weapon container for storage, transportation and ease of operation towards loading / off-loading of the weapon onto / from the aircraft.
