Posted on 03/30/2024 1:08:03 PM PDT by delta7
In a striking development amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine, Russia has commenced mass production of the FAB-3000, recognized as one of the most destructive aerial bombs globally. This pivotal advancement was announced by Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu during his visit to an aviation bomb production facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region on March 21, 2024. This initiative marks a critical expansion in Russia's military capabilities, particularly emphasizing its strategic implications for the war in Ukraine.
Russia launches the mass production of its FAB-3000, considered one of the most destructive aerial bombs in the world. (Picture source Russian MoD Video footage)
Russian Defense Minister, General Sergei Shoigu detailed an ambitious expansion in the production of aerial munitions, highlighting the FAB-3000's strategic importance. Alongside, production of the FAB-1500 will be doubled, and there will be a significant surge in the manufacture of FAB-500 bombs. The FAB-3000M-54, a newly developed super-heavy aerial bomb, is specifically designed for strategic use by the Tu-22M3 Heavy Bombers, emphasizing its pivotal role in the current conflict dynamics.
The minister shared impressive advancements in the facility's productivity, with a reported fivefold increase in aviation and artillery weapons production over the previous year. This leap in production efficiency is attributed to the revitalization and modernization of manufacturing capabilities, facilitated by the integration of state-of-the-art technology.
During his visit, Shoigu also reviewed the progress in artillery ammunition production for Hyacinth guns, with a new workshop under construction aimed at further boosting production capabilities.
The FAB-3000 is a testament to the engineering prowess of conventional munitions, weighing approximately 3,000 kg and carrying 1,400 kg of TNT. It features a maximum penetration capacity of 183 mm, an armor destruction radius of 42 m, and a fragment dispersion radius of 260 m. The "destruction radius" refers to the area within which the bomb can cause direct, significant damage to structures and personnel due to its blast and shockwave. The "fragment dispersion radius" denotes the wider area over which bomb fragments scatter, posing lethal risks to personnel and causing secondary damage.
Designed for strategic bombardment, the FAB-3000 is capable of inflicting extensive damage on enemy fortifications, key infrastructure, and troop concentrations. Its introduction into the arsenal emphasizes the scale of destruction such munitions can deliver, especially in densely populated or strategically vital areas. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the deployment of such heavy munitions raises concerns over the humanitarian and infrastructural impact, underscoring the severe implications of intensified aerial bombardment campaigns.
This escalation in bomb production and the strategic emphasis on heavy munitions like the FAB-3000 reflect Russia's preparedness for prolonged and intensified military engagement, highlighting the crucial interplay between military capabilities and geopolitical strategies in the current conflict scenario.
Defense News March 2024
if Trump were in his rightful position, there would be no war....
the west thru its puppet Zelensky the dancer has awakened the great bear and for what.....
You mean homoerotic images of Ukraine's fabulous Zelensky himself?
This is the man sending white Christians to their deaths.
Trump was preventing war by boxing Russia in by strengthening NATO and our nuclear threat against Russia, and started sending weapons to Ukraine.
Putin was afraid of the NATO threat from Trump, he wasn’t just being friendly.
Russia is slowly working its way up the yield ladder.
|Trump was preventing war by boxing Russia in by strengthening NATO and our nuclear threat against Russia, and started sending weapons to Ukraine.
Putin was afraid of the NATO threat from Trump, he wasn’t just being friendly.”
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Indeed!
That’s why Putin recently declared he preferred Biden. A spectacular video. Did yo see it?
No, I don’t really pay attention to that sort of thing.
Thank you for providing what appears to be accurate information on the FABulous name of this improved terror bomb.
What had Zelenskyy been doing just before 2014 that poked the big bear?
Interesting comment, so after two years of blood letting and destruction of a great deal of equipment, putin is now getting serious.
Interesting strategy
I think that plays into the “3 day” narrative. I believe he did think the roll over of Ukraine would be a cakewalk. After two years his military and country have been severely degraded. He knows a loss would mean the end of his power and his dreams as well as himself(no dictator retirement homes), and he is playing the cards he has left. Big bombs, and he has to use them before adequate responses become available to Ukraine.
Clock is ticking for both sides, I see this as an act of desperation on putins part, may work or may not
I would offer a different perspective or scenario if you like for Trump and his words.
First it was Trump who actually sent weapons to Ukraine. It was Trump who told NATO members to spend what they had agreed to on defense. It was Trump who warned Europe on being dependent on Russia for energy needs.
Trump has his own way of speaking and setting the stage, his 24 hour statement could be read as making ukraine capitulate, or it could mean he will tell putin leave Ukraine or I will get biggly on support
If you mean the word ‘friendly’ I meant Putin wasn’t just being friendly or nice, Putin was afraid of Trump and Trump’s military aggression against Russia and strengthening of the forces against Putin.
Poking little rears.
lol I understood, that is why based on trumps past actions, I think his words today may be misinterpreted as saying Trump will force Ukraine to cave to putins demands
Trump has dealt with many thugs in his day
“This is the man sending white Christians to their deaths.”
Fortunately for Putin there’s no such people in the Ruzzian forces.
Now that was funny and oh so well written. Thank you for the laugh.
Thank you for appreciating my silly humor!
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