China, LS-6-500, Extended-Range (specs, launch params, range, propulsion)

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DB Selector

DB3K

Affected DBID(s)

Weapon 2866, 3226

Summary of Changes

• [x] 2866 - LS-6-500 Extended-Range Bomb, GPS/INS [500kg HE]
• Length: 3.2 m
• Weight: 585 kg
• Range max: 108 nm (at least)
• Launch Alt Max: 11000 m
• Launch Speed Max: 540 knots

(AusAirPower mentions a min alt of 4000 meters and a launch speed of 600 km/h. Which would be quite outstanding in regards to all similar weapons in the DB. I would thus apply it to all such weapons, or to none)

I assume that the engine would be a micro-turbojet akin to the pictures below.

• [x] 3226 - LS-6-500 GPS/INS [500kg HE] (China)
• Weight: 555 kg
• Range max: 32.4 nm (at least, tossed from max height)
• Launch Alt Max: 11000 m
• Launch Speed Max: 540 knots

Sources

https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-PLA-GBU.html#mozTocId132067 http://www.globalmil.com/military/air_force/china/systems/strike/2017/0115/381.html#google_vignette

Changchun Air Show 2023

Aero Asia Zhuhai 2022

https://www.ixigua.com/7164586102144107022

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