FAB-500M62
FAB-500M62
Bombs
Basic Information
Name
FAB-500M62
Designation
FAB-500M62
Alternate Designation
FAB-500M-62, UPAB-500
Equipment Type
Bombs
Manufacturer
Tehmash
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The FAB-500M62 is 500-kilogram aerial bomb modified to carry out precision strike attack at long ranges using glide modification kit. The new long-range, glide bomb is intended to be used during the Special Military Operation in Ukraine beginning in April or May 2023. The winged FAB-500 bomb has been designed to be released by tactical aircraft such as the Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM. Besides, the bomb wing kit may feature GLONASS satellite navigation to achieve enhanced accuracy. The glide bomb has a maximum range between 70-100 kilometers.
Ground Specifications
Range
70.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Bombs
Status
Active
Also Known As
FAB-500M-62, UPAB-500
Origin
Russia
Contractor
Tehmash
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
April 2023
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
0.40 meter
Dimensions — Length
2.5 meter
Mass — Explosive Weight
300 kilogram
Mass — Weight
500 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
70 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
FAB-500
Variant 2
FAB-500M62
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003491
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.5 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
500 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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