The Russian Aerospace Forces started receiving upgraded versions of the renowned FAB high-explosive bomb. The newly upgraded bombs will be able to fly to the Chernihiv, Poltava, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Dnepropetrovsk regions.
The bombs were upgraded on the basis of old bombs for the decommissioned MiG-25RB fighter jet. They now feature enlarged wings and improved aerodynamic performance. The new bombs will be able to cover distances of up to 78-85 km. The flight range of the lightest FAB-500 currently reaches 50-60 kilometers, but it will now be 25 percent longer.
Bomber aircraft will thus be able to drop FAB bombs further from combat lines without falling into the enemy air defense zone.