Russia has improved its arsenal: ISW claims to use smart bombs with “laser and satellite guidance”
Russian troops are shelling Ukrainian cities with Shahed 131/136 drones, X-59, Kalibr, Iskander, Kinzhal missiles, etc. In addition to this, they have already begun using several new “smart” barrage bombs – FAB-250, FAB-500 and FAB-1500.
This was reported by the Institute for the Study of War in a report dated October 31.
American analysts note that these munitions allegedly have “laser and satellite guidance,” which is why the deviation from the target is only 5 meters, compared to conventional bombs with a 50-meter radius of destruction.
The information about the relatively new ammunition was shared by a pro-war Russian source. It is noted that the range of such a munition is 200 km.
FAB-250 smart bombs: characteristics
The FAB-250 is said to have the following technical characteristics:
- weight – 250 kg;
- The weight of the explosive itself is 99 kg;
- damage radius – 120 meters;
- ammunition is aimed at destroying manpower, equipment and light defensive fortifications.
FAB-500 smart bombs: characteristics
- The weight of the FAB-500 bomb is 500 kg;
- The weight of the explosive is 150 kg;
- damage radius – 250 meters;
- FAB-500 is used to destroy headquarters, warehouses, as well as concrete and reinforced concrete structures.
FAB-1500 smart bombs: characteristics
- The weight of the FAB-1500 bomb is 1550 kg;
- The weight of the explosive itself is 675 kg;
- radius of defeat – 500 meters;
- FAB-1500 bombs can destroy underground bunkers up to 20 meters deep and pierce reinforced concrete floors up to 3 meters thick.
A Russian source says that Russian troops may arm their Su-34, Su-30, and Su-35 fighters with new barrage bombs.
