Fine you liked it. Yes, KAB-500S will be adopted by Russian VVS for Su-27SM, Su-27IB and upgraded Tu-160, according to images-captures from the article I didn’t copy-paste.
Well, I was right! I can add that Russia should develop also GLONASS guided versions of KAB-1500 bomb and UPAB-1500 rocked propelled glide bomb.It shouldn’t be too expensive but very effective.
No idea if there are improvement programs like IIR/TV/MMW, but you could guess, those would not enter anytime soon to Russian VVS. You said it, is a matter of cost, and those class of weapons are expensive. Maybe an upgraded wing-extension kit in the future…who knows…
Yes, but if KAB-500S accuracy is 5-10 m, it isn’t so important because JDAM-DAMASK possesses CEP=3m. Money should be spent on buying as many satellite guided bombs as possible adn equipping Russian aircrafts with GLONASS receivers. Then Russia will be able to withdraw from service all old laser and maybe TV guided bombs.
Thanks for informations about edefenseonline.com. Maybe I’ll become a subscriber of this web.
I have completely forgotten about my first thread. Thanks for remembering!
PS. I read somewhere that Putin ordered to build a new generation of Russian PGMs three years ago because of necessity of strikes against terrorist bases abroad. Now this weapon is fielded. So, what do you think: could VVS carry out some kind of such attack in the near future?
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