| GBU-8 Homing Bomb System (HOBOS) | |
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| Type | Electro-optical guided bomb |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | Vietnam War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | approx. 2,100 lb (950 kg)[2] |
| Length | 11 ft 11 in (3.63 m)[3] |
| Diameter | 18 in (46 cm)[3] |
| Wingspan | 3 ft 8 in (1.12 m)[3] |
| Effective firing range | 1,650 to 26,750 yards (1,510 to 24,460 m), depending on launch altitude[2] |
Guidance system | Electro-optical[1] |
| Accuracy | 20 ft (6.1 m) CEP[2] |
The GBU-8 Homing Bomb System (HOBOS) is a 2,000 lb (910 kg) electro-optical guided bomb developed for the United States Air Force.[4]
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