FAB-3000

The FAB-3000 is a high-capacity aerial bomb of Soviet origin. It was developed as part of the 1946-series of Soviet aerial munitions. A later 1954 series variant was produced featuring a ballistic ring on the nose. The bomb is designed for release from aircraft operating at high altitudes and speeds.

The weapon uses a high-explosive fill to engage large, fixed targets. For modern operations, the bomb can be fitted with the Unified gliding and correction module (UMPK). This modification adds satellite navigation and pop-out wings, enabling the munition to glide to targets from stand-off distances.

The Soviet Union deployed the FAB-3000 during the 1980s in Afghanistan, where Tu-16 and Tu-22M bombers used the weapon against defensive positions during the Panjshir offensives. The bomb was also operated by Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War and has been exported to several other countries. Russia restarted production of the FAB-3000 in March 2024. During the invasion of Ukraine, Su-34 tactical bombers began utilizing the FAB-3000 equipped with UMPK kits. Combat use of this guided configuration was first reported in the Kharkiv region in June 2024, followed by official confirmation from the Russian Ministry of Defense in July 2024.