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Russia's New Long-Range Gliding Bombs
Russia's use of advanced gliding bombs, including the new Grom-E1 with a 120km range, is significantly impacting the Ukraine conflict. This increased range provides a major advantage over Ukrainian air defenses.
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David Axe
- What new type of bomb has Russia deployed, and what is its range?
- The Russian Aerospace Forces have significantly increased their use of gliding bombs, including a new bomb called Grom-E1, capable of striking targets 120 km away.
- What is the significance of the range of Russian gliding bombs in the conflict?
- Western analysts consider Russian gliding bombs a significant problem for Ukrainian forces, with an estimated 50-60 bombs used daily against Ukrainian positions. Their range advantage significantly reduces the risk to Russian aircraft.
- How has the increased use of gliding bombs affected the progress of the conflict?
- The increased use of gliding bombs, such as FAB and ODAB with universal planning and correction modules (UMPK), is a major factor in the acceleration of Russian troop advances in 2024. These bombs can fly 50-70km autonomously.
- How does the range of the Grom-E1 bomb impact the capabilities of Russian aircraft?
- The Grom-E1's extended range, achieved through compact rocket engines, allows Su-30 and Su-34 aircraft to strike targets while remaining outside the range of most Ukrainian air defenses and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
- How do the ranges of Russian and Ukrainian gliding bombs compare, and what are the tactical implications?
- Ukraine also utilizes Western gliding bombs like Hammer and JSOW, but their shorter range (around 64km) forces Ukrainian aircraft to enter the range of Russian air defenses, putting them at greater risk.