Su-34 spotted with adjustable bombs KAB-1500L seen in Syria
The photo captured Su-34 with 2 bombs of the specified type, presumably during an attack on militant positions in the province of Hama.
The first data on their use in Syria was published at the end of October 2015. KAB-1500L is characterized by high accuracy of hit. Depending on the modification, they allow the elimination of various objects: from railway bridges to deep, well-protected targets, in particular, bunkers and command posts.
Kab-1500 family of bombs with laser homing head:
1) KAB-1500L-PR - with penetrating warhead, to destroy fortified or underground targets, such as command posts, reinforced concrete shelters, weapons stores. The sub-caliber high-penetrating warhead capsule is capable of penetrating 20 meters of soil or punching 3 meter reinforced concrete floors.
2) KAB-1500L-F - with a high-explosive warhead, for destruction of ground targets of special importance such as bridges, military industrial facilities, ships, strong points. The explosion produces a crater with a diameter of up to 20 meters.
3) CAB-1500ЛГ-ОД - with a volume-detonating warhead. The types of targets are similar to the KAB-1500L-F; the volume-detonating ammunition is distinguished by a higher impact efficiency of the shock wave, but a lower high explosive effect.
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