GBU-54 Laser JDAM
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The GBU-54 Laser JDAM is a U.S. precision-guided bomb that combines GPS/INS guidance with a laser seeker to accurately strike both stationary and moving targets.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| GBU-54 Laser JDAM canonical | 1 |
| Laser JDAM | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3634774 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: GBU-54 Laser JDAM Context triple: [Mk 82 bomb, usedAsWarheadFor, GBU-54 Laser JDAM]
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A.
GBU-35 JDAM
The GBU-35 JDAM is a precision-guided air-to-surface munition that converts a conventional bomb into a GPS/INS-guided smart weapon for accurate strikes in various combat conditions.
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B.
GBU-51 JDAM
The GBU-51 JDAM is a precision-guided air-dropped bomb that combines a guidance kit with a 500-pound class warhead to deliver accurate strikes against ground targets.
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C.
GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II
The GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II is a precision-guided air-to-ground bomb that combines laser and GPS/INS guidance to deliver highly accurate strikes against a variety of targets.
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D.
AGM-179 JAGM
The AGM-179 JAGM is a U.S. multi-mode, precision-guided air-to-surface missile designed to engage a wide range of targets from helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and unmanned systems in all weather conditions.
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E.
Mk 84 bomb
The Mk 84 bomb is a 2,000-pound class general-purpose unguided bomb widely used by the U.S. and allied air forces as the warhead basis for various precision-guided munitions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: GBU-54 Laser JDAM Target entity description: The GBU-54 Laser JDAM is a U.S. precision-guided bomb that combines GPS/INS guidance with a laser seeker to accurately strike both stationary and moving targets.
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A.
GBU-35 JDAM
The GBU-35 JDAM is a precision-guided air-to-surface munition that converts a conventional bomb into a GPS/INS-guided smart weapon for accurate strikes in various combat conditions.
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B.
GBU-51 JDAM
The GBU-51 JDAM is a precision-guided air-dropped bomb that combines a guidance kit with a 500-pound class warhead to deliver accurate strikes against ground targets.
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C.
GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II
The GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II is a precision-guided air-to-ground bomb that combines laser and GPS/INS guidance to deliver highly accurate strikes against a variety of targets.
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D.
AGM-179 JAGM
The AGM-179 JAGM is a U.S. multi-mode, precision-guided air-to-surface missile designed to engage a wide range of targets from helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and unmanned systems in all weather conditions.
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E.
Mk 84 bomb
The Mk 84 bomb is a 2,000-pound class general-purpose unguided bomb widely used by the U.S. and allied air forces as the warhead basis for various precision-guided munitions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
air-to-surface weapon
ⓘ
guided munition ⓘ precision-guided bomb ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Laser JDAM
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linked to:
GBU-54 Laser JDAM
|
| basedOn |
Mk 82 bomb body
ⓘ
linked to:
Mk 82 bomb
|
| category | JDAM variant ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | standard JDAM interfaces ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| designedBy | Boeing Defense, Space & Security ⓘ |
| designedFor |
engaging moving targets
ⓘ
engaging stationary targets ⓘ |
| developedBy | Boeing ⓘ |
| enteredService | late 2000s ⓘ |
| feature |
all-weather capability
ⓘ
dual-mode guidance ⓘ moving target capability ⓘ precision strike ⓘ reduced collateral damage ⓘ |
| guidanceMode |
inertial navigation
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laser homing ⓘ satellite navigation ⓘ |
| guidanceSource |
GPS satellites
ⓘ
inertial sensors ⓘ reflected laser energy ⓘ |
| guidanceSystem |
GPS/INS
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semi-active laser seeker ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
laser seeker kit
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strakes or fins ⓘ tail kit ⓘ |
| launchPlatform |
bomber aircraft
ⓘ
fighter aircraft ⓘ fixed-wing aircraft ⓘ |
| missionRole |
close air support
ⓘ
precision interdiction ⓘ |
| operator |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| partOfFamily | Joint Direct Attack Munition ⓘ |
| shortName | GBU-54 ⓘ |
| targetType |
buildings
ⓘ
fortified positions ⓘ vehicles ⓘ |
| upgradeOf | standard JDAM ⓘ |
| usedBy |
United States Air Force
ⓘ
United States Marine Corps ⓘ United States Navy ⓘ |
| usedInConflict |
Iraq War (post-2003 operations)
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linked to:
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan ⓘ
linked to:
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
|
| warheadType | general-purpose bomb ⓘ |
| weightClass | 500-pound class bomb ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: GBU-54 Laser JDAM Description of subject: The GBU-54 Laser JDAM is a U.S. precision-guided bomb that combines GPS/INS guidance with a laser seeker to accurately strike both stationary and moving targets.
Referenced by (2)
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linked to: GBU-54 Laser JDAM