FAB-1500
Summary
| Category | Unguided Bomb |
| Sub-type | High-explosive aerial bomb |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Status | In service |
| Year of service | 1954 |
Technical specifications
| Warhead | High-explosive TNT |
| Warhead weight | 675 kg (1,488 lb) |
| Guidance | GPS/satellite guidance |
| Diameter | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Length | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Max. speed | 1,000 km/h (Mach 1.0) |
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Description
The FAB-1500 is a high-explosive aerial bomb belonging to the 1946-series family. It was developed for deployment from heavy bombers at high altitudes and speeds. The 1954 series introduced the FAB-1500M-54 variant.
The designation FAB identifies the system as a high-capacity aerial bomb. The bomb utilizes a high drag design featuring a ballistic ring on the nose. Its internal composition consists of a high-explosive TNT fill. The FAB-1500-2600TS is a thick-walled (tolstostennaya) variant designed for penetration, featuring a total mass greater than the standard caliber designation. For guided operations, the FAB-1500M54 is integrated with the UMPK (unified glide and correction module). This wing kit provides GPS and satellite guidance and extends the weapon's glide range.
The bomb is operated by Russia, former Soviet republics, and various export customers. Soviet forces deployed the FAB-1500 during the Panjshir offensives in Afghanistan in the 1980s, using Tu-16 and Tu-22M bombers to target fixed positions. Russia has used the system during the invasion of Ukraine. The UMPK-equipped guided version has been deployed since September 2023 and was used in operations against infrastructure, including the Antonovskiy Bridge in Kherson. Delivery platforms include Su-34 and Tu-22M bombers.