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French Bomb, 400 kg HE, Laser Guided, MATRA 400

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Description

These are air-to-surface bombs with laser guidance systems. Target illumination is achieved by a laser illumination device which may be carried aboard the attacking aircraft, another aircraft, or actuated by a ground operator. These bombs are used against heavily defended tactical surface targets.

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Source(s)

Iraq Ordnance Identification Guide (2004)