ARCHBALD, Pa., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A U.S. Air National
Guard (ANG) unit successfully released eight Lockheed Martin (NYSE:
LMT) Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTR) during recent
flight evaluations at the Barry M. Goldwater Ranges near
Gila Bend, Arizona. These flight
evaluations marked the first time an ANG unit has flown the
training round and completes the evaluation of ELGTR on their
F-16C/D Block 40/42 aircraft.
ELGTR replicates the key performance and laser engagement
requirements of Paveway II™ Laser Guided Bombs (LGB). While meeting
all flight evaluation objectives, ELGTR's high reliability and
accuracy were demonstrated while being flown under various mission
conditions. During these evaluations, ELGTR's accuracy was within 3
meters.
"ELGTR is already in use on several allies' F-16s, and allows
pilots to train without expending tactical inventory, thereby
reducing training costs," said Joe
Serra, precision guided systems director at Lockheed Martin
Missiles and Fire Control. "Adding ELGTR to the ANG's training
program gives them a cost-effective and flexible capability for
providing operational instruction of Paveway II LGB
employment."
Recognized worldwide as the only live-fire LGB training solution
for warfighters, the ELGTR (BDU-59B/B) is compatible with F/A-18,
AV-8B, F-16 and various international aircraft.
In addition to ELGTR, Lockheed Martin's 350,000-square-foot
production facility in Archbald,
Pennsylvania, designs and manufactures combat-proven Paveway
II Plus LGB kits. The company has delivered more than
150,000 laser guided training rounds, 75,000 LGB kits and 7,000
Dual Mode LGB kits to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and 23
international customers.
For additional information, visit our website:
www.lockheedmartin.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and
services.
PAVEWAY is a registered trademark of a third party in the EU
and several other countries and is used by Lockheed Martin
Corporation under license.
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