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'''KAB-1500L''' is a Russian [[precision guided weapon]], part of [[KAB-1500]] family, a [[Laser-guided bomb|laser guided bomb]] and also the current production standard for use on [[Fourth-generation jet fighter|4+]] and [[Fourth-generation jet fighter|4++]] generation fighter jets, like the [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]]/[[Sukhoi Su-30MKK]], [[Sukhoi Su-34]] and [[Sukhoi Su-35]]. It is claimed to be the Russian equivalent to USA's [[Paveway II]]/[[Paveway III]] Although it's a much larger device at 6x the size as the paveway is 500lbs so it's a closer match to the [[KAB-500L]] that uses similar guidance technology<ref>{{Cite web|title = Soviet/Russian Guided Bombs|url = http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-GBU.html|website = www.ausairpower.net|accessdate = 2015-10-31}}</ref> and is designed to hit railway, ammunition depots, railway terminals, highway bridges, military and industrial facilities, ships and transport vessels. The KAB-1500LG-F-E has an [[impact fuze]] which includes 3 different delay modes for target attack and it can also be mounted on older aircraft, like the [[Sukhoi Su-24]] and the [[Mikoyan MiG-27]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = KAB-1500L|url = http://www.deagel.com/Bombs-and-Guidance-Kits/KAB-1500L_a001035003.aspx|website = www.deagel.com|accessdate = 2015-10-31}}</ref>
'''KAB-1500L''' is a Russian [[precision guided weapon]], part of [[KAB-1500]] family, a [[Laser-guided bomb|laser guided bomb]] and also the current production standard for use on [[Fourth-generation jet fighter|4+]] and [[Fourth-generation jet fighter|4++]] generation fighter jets, like the [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]]/[[Sukhoi Su-30MKK]], [[Sukhoi Su-34]] and [[Sukhoi Su-35]]. It is claimed to be the Russian equivalent to USA's [[Paveway II]]/[[Paveway III]], though is a much larger device, at 6x the size. As the Paveway is 500lbs, it can generally be considered a closer match to the [[KAB-500L]] that uses similar guidance technology<ref>{{Cite journal|title = Soviet/Russian Guided Bombs|url = http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-GBU.html|website = www.ausairpower.net| date=11 August 2009 | pages=1 |accessdate = 2015-10-31 | last1=Kopp | first1=Carlo }}</ref> and is designed to hit railway, ammunition depots, railway terminals, highway bridges, military and industrial facilities, ships and transport vessels. The KAB-1500LG-F-E has an [[impact fuze]] which includes 3 different delay modes for target attack and it can also be mounted on older aircraft, like the [[Sukhoi Su-24]] and the [[Mikoyan MiG-27]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = KAB-1500L|url = http://www.deagel.com/Bombs-and-Guidance-Kits/KAB-1500L_a001035003.aspx|website = www.deagel.com|accessdate = 2015-10-31}}</ref>


The bomb has been used in the Russian military campaigns in [[Chechnya]] and [[Syria]]. The weapon has been reported as being used during the [[Russia-Ukraine War]]. According to spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, Yuriy Ignat, "Ukrainian forces cannot counter this weapon".<ref>{{Cite web|title = Su-34 and Su-35 drop 1,500 kg gliding bombs stunning Ukraine|url = https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/04/09/su-34-and-su-35-drop-1500-kg-gliding-bombs-stunning-ukraine/|website = bulgarianmilitary|accessdate = 2022-04-11}}</ref>
The bomb has been used in the Russian military campaigns in [[Chechnya]] and [[Syria]]. The weapon has been reported as being used during the [[Russo-Ukrainian War]]. According to spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, Yuriy Ignat, "Ukrainian forces cannot counter this weapon".<ref>{{Cite web|title = Su-34 and Su-35 drop 1,500 kg gliding bombs stunning Ukraine|url = https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/04/09/su-34-and-su-35-drop-1500-kg-gliding-bombs-stunning-ukraine/|website = bulgarianmilitary|accessdate = 2022-04-11}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180819145948/http://www.cat-uxo.com/#/kab-1500-l-bomb/4586889812 Home - cat-uxo.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180819145948/http://www.cat-uxo.com/#/kab-1500-l-bomb/4586889812 Home - cat-uxo.com]


[[Category:Guided bombs]]
[[Category:Aerial bombs of the Soviet Union]]
[[Category:Aerial bombs of the Soviet Union]]
[[Category:Tactical Missiles Corporation products]]
[[Category:Tactical Missiles Corporation products]]

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KAB-1500L
KAB–1500LG-F-E guided bomb - MAKS-2009
TypeGuided bomb
Place of originRussia
Service history
In serviceRussian Aerospace Forces
Used byRussian Aerospace Forces
WarsChechen wars, Syrian Civil War Russo-Ukrainian war
Production history
DesignerGNPP Region
Designed1980s
ManufacturerTactical Missiles Corporation
Produced1995
VariantsKAB-1500LG-F-E, KAB-1500LG-Pr-E, KAB-1500-LG-OD-E
Specifications
Massabout 1500 kg
Length4,280 mm (169 in)
Diameter820 mm (32 in)
Wingspan0.58 m (1 ft 11 in) retracted, 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) extended
Warheadhigh explosive (LG-F-E), penetrating (LG-Pr-E), fuel-air (LG-OD-E)
Flight ceiling8-10 km
Guidance
system
Laser-guided
Accuracy4 to 7 m (13 to 23 ft)
Launch
platform
Sukhoi Su-24M, Sukhoi Su-30MKI/Sukhoi Su-30MKK, Sukhoi Su-34 and Sukhoi Su-35S

KAB-1500L is a Russian precision guided weapon, part of KAB-1500 family, a laser guided bomb and also the current production standard for use on 4+ and 4++ generation fighter jets, like the Sukhoi Su-30MKI/Sukhoi Su-30MKK, Sukhoi Su-34 and Sukhoi Su-35. It is claimed to be the Russian equivalent to USA's Paveway II/Paveway III, though is a much larger device, at 6x the size. As the Paveway is 500lbs, it can generally be considered a closer match to the KAB-500L that uses similar guidance technology[1] and is designed to hit railway, ammunition depots, railway terminals, highway bridges, military and industrial facilities, ships and transport vessels. The KAB-1500LG-F-E has an impact fuze which includes 3 different delay modes for target attack and it can also be mounted on older aircraft, like the Sukhoi Su-24 and the Mikoyan MiG-27.[2]

The bomb has been used in the Russian military campaigns in Chechnya and Syria. The weapon has been reported as being used during the Russo-Ukrainian War. According to spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, Yuriy Ignat, "Ukrainian forces cannot counter this weapon".[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kopp, Carlo (11 August 2009). "Soviet/Russian Guided Bombs". www.ausairpower.net: 1. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
  2. ^ "KAB-1500L". www.deagel.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
  3. ^ "Su-34 and Su-35 drop 1,500 kg gliding bombs stunning Ukraine". bulgarianmilitary. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
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