GAURAV: Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB)

The Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) GAURAV is an indigenously developed precision-guided munition by India, designed for high-impact strikes with extended range and enhanced targeting accuracy.

Context: DRDO has successfully conducted release trials of a long-range glide bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from a fighter aircraft.

About Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) GAURAV

Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) GAURAV is an air-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distances.
Indigenous Design: It was designed and developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad & Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE).
It uses an Inertial Navigation System (INS) with satellite guidance and digital control for accuracy.
Range: 30-150 km
DRDO has developed two glide bombs – Gaurav and Gautham.

Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB)

Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) is a precision-guided weapon that combines the characteristics of a bomb and a missile.
Cost-effective: The bomb is equipped with guidance systems that allow it to accurately hit its target without the need for a powered flight, making it a cost-effective and versatile option for air-to-ground strikes.
Glide Capability: The bomb is released from a high altitude, allowing it to glide towards the target using aerodynamic surfaces such as wings or fins.
- This capability enables the bomb to cover long distances without requiring propulsion, extending the reach of the aircraft delivering it.