| FTPGB | |
|---|---|
 FT-2 and FT-7 bombs showcased at Zhuhai Airshow 2024 (bottom-right) | |
| Type | Precision-guided bomb |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006—present |
| Used by | China |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) |
| Produced | 2006—present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | up to 510 kg (1,120 lb) |
| Length | depends on thegravity bomb used |
| Height | depends on thegravity bomb used |
| Diameter | depends on thegravity bomb used |
| Wingspan | depends on thegravity bomb used |
| Warhead | variousgravity bombs |
Detonation mechanism | Impact / Proximity |
Operational range | depends on the altitude released |
| Maximum speed | freefall |
Guidance system | inertial + satellite guidance |
Launch platform | aerial platforms |
Fei Teng (Chinese:飞腾;pinyin:fēi téng;lit. 'Soaring'), abbreviated asFT,[1] is a series ofprecision-guided munitions (PGM) developed byChina Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), a subsidiary ofChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).[2][3] Competing with theLS series, the FT series bombs serve similar roles to the American JDAM, JDAM-ER, and Laser JDAM bombs.
The Chinese development of the precision-guided bomb began in the 1970s after the Chinese military observed the American usage ofPaveway in theVietnam War. Factory 624, later known as the Harbin Jiancheng Group, a subsidiary ofNorinco, began the development process in 1974, with prototypes completed in 1980. Between 1984 and 1985, the guided bomb was tested via ground laser designation, while in 1986, the bomb was tested with an aerial lasertargeting pod prototype. Prototypes were tested on theH-5 bomber. The project was canceled in the late 1980s due to budgetary issues.[4] The prototype guided bomb in the canceled project was designated Type 7712.[5]
A new laser-guided bomb project was initiated in 1992 after Chinese observation of theGulf War. This project received more budgetary, human, and political resources. The bomb system was tasked to the Luoyang-based China Airborne Missile Academy (CAMA, 612th Research Institute), and thetargeting pod was tasked to the Luoyang Optoelectro Technology Development Center (LOTDC, 613th Research Institute), and the production was tasked to the Factory 624 (Harbin Jiancheng Group). The final product was LS-500J laser-guided bomb, later renamed LT-2 laser-guided bomb for export.[4] LS-500J (LT-2) was one of the most widely used guided bombs in China's arsenal.[4][6]
Eventually, the original LS-500J branched out to the other series of guided bombs,[4] which were manufactured by different defense factories and institutions:[7]
FT series precision-guided bomb was first revealed in 2006Zhuhai Airshow.[16]
Produced by CALT, the Feiteng (FT) series is a direct competitor to the LS series precision bombs produced by the Luoyang AVIC. Similar to the LS series, FT bombs are primarily guided by the satellite andinertial navigation system. The bombs are compatible with ChineseBeiDou, AmericanGPS, and RussianGLONASS.[17] The FT-1 is the satellite/inertial bomb kit in 500 kg (1,100 lb) class with a strap-on strakes, similar to the performance of theGBU-32 JDAM. FT-2 is an FT-1 kit with range extension planar glide wings, boosting its maximum range from 18 km (9.7 nmi) to 90 km (49 nmi).[18] FT-1 and FT-3 were the earliest variants to be publicly revealed. Later, the FT series expanded into more sizes and guidance methods.[17] There are also constant improvements between iterations shown in the expos.[17] For example, the FT-3 revealed in 2006 used a tail kit derived from LS-6, but the design was changed in 2008 to a unique shape.[18]
Lighter bombs, such as FT-9 and FT-10, can be equipped on Chineseunmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) platforms, such asWing Loong II.[19]
| FT-1[22] | FT-2[23] | FT-12[24] | FT-3[25] | FT-3A[26] | FT-6[27] | FT-6A[28] | FT-7[29] | FT-7A[30] | FT-9[31] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch mass | 510 kg (1,120 lb) | 620 kg (1,370 lb) | 680 kg (1,500 lb) | 240 kg (530 lb) | 285 kg (628 lb) | 300 kg (660 lb) | 95–125 kg (209–276 lb) | 100–150 kg (220–330 lb) | 42 kg (93 lb) | |
| Warhead | 440 kg (970 lb) | 210 kg (460 lb) | 78 kg (172 lb) | 18 kg (40 lb) | ||||||
| Warhead type | Blast | Blast fragmentation | Blast penetration | Blast fragmentation | Blast fragmentation penetration | |||||
| Max range | 19 km (10 nmi) | 85 km (46 nmi) | 140 km (76 nmi) | 19 km (10 nmi) | 78 km (42 nmi) | 58 km (31 nmi) | 58–88 km (31–48 nmi) | 14 km (7.6 nmi) | 5–20 km (2.7–10.8 nmi) | |
| Release Altitude | 5–12 km (16,000–39,000 ft) | 3–12 km (9,800–39,400 ft) | 6–12 km (20,000–39,000 ft) | 3–10 km (9,800–32,800 ft) | 6–10 km (20,000–33,000 ft) | 3–15 km (9,800–49,200 ft) | 3–8 km (9,800–26,200 ft) | 3–10 km (9,800–32,800 ft) | ||
| Release Speed | 600–1,000 km/h (320–540 kn) | 120–720 km/h (65–389 kn) (UAV) 600–1,000 km/h (320–540 kn) (Aircraft) | 120–370 km/h (65–200 kn) | 120–370 km/h (65–200 kn) (UAV) 600–1,000 km/h (320–540 kn) (Aircraft) | ||||||
| Guidance type | GNSS,INS | GNSS, INS,SAL | GNSS, INS | GNSS, INS,ARS | GNSS, INS | GNSS, INS, SAL | GNSS, INS, SAL / TV / IR | |||
| Steering | Cruciform trailing edges | Cruciform trailing edges + Panel wings | Cruciform trailing edges + Panel wings + Solid rocket booster | Cruciform trailing edges | Cruciform trailing edges + Panel wings | Cruciform trailing edges + Diamond wings | Cruciform trailing edges | |||
| Accuracy (CEP) | ≤20m | ≤15m | ≤20m | ≤3m | ≤15m | ≤5m | ≤15m | ≤3m | ≤15m (GNSS / INS) ≤5m (TV / IR) ≤3m (SAL) | |
