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LT-2 Thunder

Country of Origin: China

The Leiting-2 (LT-2) Thunder is China's first laser-guided bomb. The weapon is similar to the Russian KAB-500L, and it may be a reverse-engineered version of that bomb.

The LT-2 uses a semi-active laser-guidance system, requiring a separate laser designator to illuminate the target. It can be guided by airborne or ground-based laser designators.

The LT-2 features four control surfaces at both the head and tail of the weapon.

The bomb is in service and is available for export.

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