Spice (bomb)
| Spice | |
|---|---|
Close-up front view of a Spice-guided bomb | |
| Type | Guided bomb |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2003 |
| Used by | Israeli Air Force Indian Air Force Hellenic Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 453 kg, 907 kg, or 113 kg (1000, 2000, or 250 pounds) |
| Warhead | Mk. 83 or Mk. 84 warheads |
| Accuracy | 3 m CEP |
Launch platform | F-15, F-16, Panavia Tornado, Gripen, Mirage 2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI, Tejas Mk2 |
The "SPICE" ("Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective") is an Israeli-developed, EO/GPS- guidance kit used for converting air-droppable unguided bombs into precision-guided bombs.
The featured guidance system is a derivative of the respective system used in the "Popeye" (AGM-142 Have Nap) air-to-surface missile. The "Spice" family of guided bombs are a product of an Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It achieved initial operational capability in 2003, in Israeli Air Force F-16 squadrons.