Glomb

Glomb
Pratt-Read LBE-1 Glomb
TypeGlide bomb
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1944–1945
Used byUnited States Navy
WarsWorld War II (test only)

Glomb, from "glide bomb", was a project undertaken by the United States Navy during World War II to develop an unmanned aircraft for delivering bombs to high-value, well-protected targets without risk to aircrew. The project proceeded through the war, producing several prototype aircraft, but technical limitations meant no Glombs saw operational service and the program was cancelled at the end of the war.