FAB-100
Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1932, the FAB-100 is a general-purpose aerial demolition bomb distinguished by its 100-kilogram nominal weight. Key figures: weight 100 kg, guidance Unguided. In service with 1 country — Russia.
| Warhead | High-explosive |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Max. speed | 1,000 km/h (Mach 1.0) |
Description
The FAB-100 (fugasnaya aviatsionnaya bomba) is a Soviet-designed general-purpose bomb. It belongs to a class of unguided gravity weapons developed to remain in service alongside other Soviet-era bomb series.
As a general-purpose bomb, the weapon is designed as a compromise between blast damage, penetration, and fragmentation. It is utilized against enemy personnel, vehicles, and buildings. The bomb features a thick-walled metal casing containing explosive filler. Unlike Western general-purpose bombs that use stabilizing fins, the FAB-100 is stabilized in flight by a circular ring airfoil.
The FAB-100 is widely deployed. The weapon has seen service with Russia, Warsaw Pact nations, and various export countries.
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- JUL 102026 Created Page created: FAB-100