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PBK-500U

PBK-500U

Bombs
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Basic Information
Name
PBK-500U
Designation
PBK-500U
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Bombs
Manufacturer
Tehmash
Date of Introduction
2018
Description

The Russian Air Force PBK-500U is a glide cluster bomb dispenser developed by Tehmash fitted with special thrusting engines as propulsion system to hit its intended targets independently from the carrier aircraft. The new munitions dispenser is intended to hit a variety of targets such as armored vehicles, radar stations, command posts, air defense systems and power plants. PBK-500U was showcased at the Moscow Airshow in July 2017. It achieved initial operational capability with the Russian Air Force in April 2018.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Bombs
Status Active
Origin Russia
Contractor Tehmash
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) April 2018
Total Production ?
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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