How to use GPS guided bombs (GBU-39 and GBU-38)

Simple instructions, how to hit something :-) (also contains video)

Step 1 GPS MFD

The point is to get the GPS coordinates of the targets into the computer so that the bombs know where to fall.

1. Select GPS on one of the MFDs


2. Then press "New Group"


There are now two options, how to get GPS coordinates of targets here. TGP and NAV

Step 2a Obtaining coordinates via TGP

Press TGP on your second MFD


Then use SOI and zoom to find your targets. Choose one. And when POINT lights up next to him. (It means you are aiming exactly at the target.) Press GPS-S. This will save the coordinates for the bombs.


Repeat this for all targets in the group that you want to destroy.

Step 2b obtaining coordinates via NAV

Press NAV on your second MFD


Then use SOI and zoom to find your targets. Choose one. Press GPS-S. This will save the coordinates for the bombs.


Repeat this for all targets in the group that you want to destroy.

Step 3 Get into firing position.

Now that you unlock the weapons. Two circles and a tiny arrow will appear on the HUD. The small arrow points in the direction of the target. If it's up, it means you're flying right. And all you have to do is gain height and speed.


Now all you have to do is wait for the diamonds with the dot to appear on the HUD and they will fit into that inner circle. (The inner circle is the precision hit zone. The outer circle indicates only the probable hit).

Step 4 Press the trigger :-)

Now it depends on how you have the bombs set up. When you have them on AUTO it is easier. Just press and hold the trigger button until the green line on your GPS MFD goes through all the lines. This means that you have sprinkled all the targets.


When you have them on MANUAL, you have to mark the next target manually each time you pull the trigger.
This means pressing the trriger, pressing the down arrow on the MFD and again the trigger and the arrow again. Until you release what you want.


And when our target is in the afterlife. We can delete the GPS group by pressing Delete Group.

Then we'll give New Group and start looking for new victims.

Note: To change the bomb settings, you have to press HOME on the MFD, then EQUIP and then the button with the name of the bomb you want to change. And finally the button that says AUTO or MANUAL:)

My English is terrible, so I hope it's understandable. :-)

Video demonstration.

[GhastlyOatmeal]

@StormEagle for moving targets you want to employ laser guided or optical munitions instead unless you are comfortable trying to lead the target by picking a point on the ground ahead of the target and hoping the target is passing over that point when the bomb lands.

[HypersonicFalcon]

Moving targets you have to lead your shot, or pray

[PetersOfDark]

I don't think so. But it's true I haven't tried it. :)

[StormEagle]

Does this work for moving targets as well?

[UprootedCow]

Really useful! Thanks

[Rakear]

king

[benjiron]

this is a genuinely really good and simple guide. Thanks!

[HypersonicFalcon]

Makes sense, I will certainly try that next time. Thanks!

[PetersOfDark]

Just don't fly in their flight path :) When dropping bombs you have to fly straight or climb. You must never push the stick down. After dropping you can lift the nose up and make a slight "s" to the side, this also helps sometimes.

[HypersonicFalcon]

Dumb question
But how do I not bump into my glide bombs after they release