MPR500
Israeli aerial bomb
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MPR500 is a 500 lb (230 kg) Multi-Purpose Rigid penetration and surface attack bomb manufactured by Israel Military Industries. It has the effectiveness and dimensions of a Mark 84 bomb and can penetrate 1 meter reinforced concrete.[2] Was approved by Boeing for the JDAM guidance kit.[3] During Operation Protective Edge, the Israeli Air Force realized that the MPR provides 95% hitting and target destruction effectiveness.[4]
| MPR500 | |
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| Type | General-purpose bomb |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| In service | Since 2007 |
| Used by | Israeli Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Elbit Systems (previously IMI Systems) |
| Variants | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 230 kg (510 lb) |
| Length | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Diameter | 273 mm (10.7 in) |
| Tailspan | 390 mm (15 in) |
| Warhead | HE |
| Warhead weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
Guidance system | GBU-12 Paveway II or GBU‐38 JDAM guidance kits |
| References | Janes[1] |
