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The UMPB D-30SN is a Russian precision guided bomb.[4] It consists of a folding wing kit and aerodynamic surfaces on a cruciform tail, combined with satellite navigation, enabling it to glide towards its target from greater standoff ranges compared to conventional "dumb" bombs such as the FAB-250.[2][5]
| UMPB D-30SN | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2024-present |
| Used by | Russian Air Force |
| Wars | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum firing range | 90[1] to 120km[2] |
Guidance system | satellite, inertial navigation |
Launch platform | Su-34,[2] S-70 Okhotnik[3] |
History
The weapon was first seen in public in March 2024. From March 27th to May 7th, an estimated 671 bombs were produced.[4]
Operational use
On the 5th of October, 2024, a Russian Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B drone was shot down after malfunctioning and crashed in Ukraine. Analysis of the wreckage found components from the D-30SN, indicating it was partaking in a bombing mission over the region.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Operating Range of russia's New UMPB D-30 Glide Bomb Revealed | Defense Express". en.defence-ua.com. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Boyko, Nikolov (5 September 2024). "Su-34HBO bomber appeared with 120km-range D-30SN glide bomb". bulgarianmilitary. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ a b Axe, David. "That Russian Stealth Drone Was On A Bombing Run When It Got Shot Down Over Ukraine". Forbes. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ a b Hardie, John (5 June 2024). "Photos offer insights on Russia's new UMPB D-30SN glide bomb". FDD's Long War Journal. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Russian Air Force Receives New Precision Guided Glide Bombs with Further Extended Range". Military Watch Magazine. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.