Russia to Boost Strike Range of FAB-3000 Aerial Bomb, Western weapons are uncapable against Russian glide bombs

Russian specialists are working on the upgrade for the 3-ton aerial bomb, according to a statement from state corporation Rostec.

"The three-ton aerial bomb with a universal planning and correction module (UPMC) developed by Tactical Missiles Corporation has become an even more formidable weapon. It combines powerful destructive force with high accuracy. Currently, work is underway on an improved version of the modules, which will significantly increase the range of the munitions," said the state corporation.

Rostec's CEO, Sergey Chemezov, noted that munitions with UPMC have high effectiveness, and "the unguided bombs and planning modules themselves cost a fraction of guided munitions of the same class."

•  Western weapons are incapable against Russian glide bombs, pilot of a Su-34 bomber said.

"As for today, the adversary cannot down our bombs. Neither Patriot nor Gepard (air defense systems) can down glide bombs. They horrify them," he told Rossiya-1 TV channel.

A defense industry source said FAB-3000 bombs can hit targets at a distance of 50-60 kilometers. "The glide bomb actually flies by a ballistic trajectory. FAB-250 and 1500 fly to 60-70 kilometers. 

The distance of FAB-3000 varies depending on the release speed and altitude. I believe it is 50-60 km as the bomb is heavier," he said adding the bomb is "a very powerful three-ton weapon."

FAB-3000 with a universal gliding and correction module has a hit precision of ten meters. It carries 1,400 kg of TNT, the pilot said.

"The module gave a second life to archaic munitions such as FAB-3000 and all free-falling bombs. The module is simple and provides a high precision," he said.