Russian heavy bomb strikes bridge but misses, accuracy issues spark technical controversy

Dnipro region, Russian aircraft used a 3-ton FAB-3000 guided bomb to attack a bridge near Kostyantynivka. However, according to the video from reconnaissance drones, the bomb still missed its target.

The accuracy issues faced by the Russians when using heavy guided bombs essentially reflect the contradiction between weapon physics and operational requirements. To achieve a longer range, Russian bombing altitudes are above 10,000 meters. When a 3-ton bomb is dropped from 10,000 meters, its terminal speed can reach 0.8-1.2 Mach. Even with GLONASS/inertial composite guidance, the CEP (circular error probable) may be around 20 meters, because the inertial force generates too much kinetic energy, leading to insufficient torque for the aerodynamic control surfaces during terminal correction.

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