Rostec announced the latest aerial bomb, not recognized by radars

The latest aerial bomb designed to destroy armored vehicles has been presented in Russia. equipment, ground-based radars and missile systems control centers. It is reported that the PBK-500U SPBE-K Drel glide bomb is aimed at the target using the GLONASS satellite system.

When approaching the target, the ammunition drops 15 elements by parachute, which are capable of “drilling through” the armor of enemy equipment and enemy defenses. One such shell can destroy a column of armored vehicles, a missile battery or a radar station.



If the damaging element does not hit the planned target, the command for its self-destruction is activated. Thus, the ammunition will not pose a danger to civilians after the conflict ends.

The carriers of gliding bombs will be operational-tactical aircraft. The ammunition can be used regardless of weather conditions and does not require the aircraft to enter the range of enemy air defenses, since it is equipped with self-aiming elements.

The bomb's mass is 540 kg, its length is 3100 mm, its release height range varies from 100 m to 14 km, and its range of use reaches about 30 km.

According to Rostec, serial production of Drills will begin this year.