Munitions

Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round / ELGTR

The Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round (ELGTR) is Lockheed Martin's U.S.-made live-fire training round for Paveway II laser-guided bomb employment. The company says it has been deployed since 1992, emulates GBU-10/12/16 tactics, and is compatible with F-16, F/A-18 and AV-8B platforms.

Compatible Aircraft

Lockheed Martin says ELGTR is compatible with F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B and other international aircraft platforms.

Compatible itemItem typeCompatibility evidence
F-16 Fighting FalconMultirole fighter

The ELGTR product page lists the F-16 as a compatible aircraft platform for the training round.

Sources: ELGTR product page

F/A-18 Hornet (Tactical)Carrier-capable multirole fighter

The ELGTR product page lists the F/A-18 as a compatible aircraft platform for the training round.

Sources: ELGTR product page

AV-8B Harrier IIV/STOL attack aircraft

The ELGTR product page lists the AV-8B as a compatible aircraft platform for the training round.

Sources: ELGTR product page

Profile

Origin
United States
Built by
Lockheed Martin
Type
Live-fire laser-guided bomb training round
Service note
1992-present
Designed
1990s
Produced
1992-present
Number built
More than 180,000 sold

Also Known As

  • ELGTR
  • Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round

Specifications

Training role
Paveway II GBU-10/12/16 tactical employment training
Accuracy
CEP within 4 meters and CE90 within 9 meters
Compatibility
F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B and other international aircraft platforms
Emulation
Matches the LGB envelope, flight characteristics and guidance system
Deployment
In service since 1992

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
Live-fire training solution for Paveway II laser-guided bomb weapons training that preserves tactical LGB inventory.
Used by
U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, International customers

Conflict Usage

Side
🏳️Unspecified

It is a training round that emulates Paveway II laser-guided bomb employment; I found no combat use because it is designed for training rather than operational attack.

Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round / ELGTR Images

Related Weapon Systems

Precision Munitions Training System / PMTS, Live-drop training system for precision-guided munitions, Support EquipmentSupport EquipmentPrecision Munitions Training System / PMTSLive-drop training system for precision-guided munitionsPrecision Munitions Training System / PMTS is Lockheed Martin's U.S.-made live-drop training system for precision-guided munitions employment. The company says it trains single-mode and dual-mode direct attack weapons, emulates Paveway II Plus LGB, Paragon, Dual Mode LGB, and JDAM/Laser JDAM profiles, and combines a GPS/Inertial Navigation System subsystem with a MIL-STD-1760 aircraft interface.

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