The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage depicting a Su-34 fighter-bomber carrying four FAB-500T bombs equipped with UMPK extended-range glide kits, according to reports. The configuration allows the aircraft to deliver a four-weapon stand-off salvo with approximately two tonnes of explosive mass, significantly increasing stand-off range compared to previous Russian glide bombs.
The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage on Thursday showing a Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bomber armed with four FAB-500T bombs, each fitted with an extended-range UMPK glide kit. The UMPK (Unified Module for Correction and Guidance) adds wings and a guidance system to standard Soviet-era bombs, enabling stand-off launches from outside the range of many air defense systems. Previous Russian doctrine typically employed one or two such bombs per sortie. The new configuration, if operational, allows a single Su-34 to deliver a salvo of approximately two tonnes of high explosive from a safer distance, potentially increasing the pressure on Ukrainian air defenses and infrastructure. The footage was released by the Russian Defense Ministry and reported by open-source intelligence channels. The extent to which this configuration has been used in combat remains unclear.
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