OVERVIEW: The KAB-500S-E is a 500 kg-class Russian satellite-guided precision bomb utilizing GLONASS-aided inertial navigation. It is designed for high-accuracy strikes against stationary ground targets under all weather conditions and is considered Russia’s analogue to the U.S. JDAM series.

DETAILS: Developed by GNPP Region (a division of Tactical Missiles Corporation), the KAB-500S-E is Russia’s first operational satellite-guided bomb. It is based on the standard FAB-500 general-purpose bomb body, fitted with a GLONASS-aided inertial navigation system and a tail guidance module with control fins. This configuration allows for high-precision targeting without the need for external laser designation.

The KAB-500S-E is intended for use against a variety of fixed targets, including command centers, infrastructure, and fortified facilities. It has been integrated into various Russian aircraft platforms, such as the Su-24M, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, and MiG-35. The bomb has seen combat use in Syria and Ukraine.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Guidance: GLONASS-aided inertial navigation
Warhead: ~210 kg high-explosive blast-fragmentation
Length: ~3.1 m
Diameter: ~0.4 m
Wingspan: ~0.75 m
Total Weight: ~560 kg
Platforms: Su-24M, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, MiG-35, others

Range: ~40 km (release altitude dependent)
Accuracy: ≤ 10 meters CEP

NOTES:
IOC: 2007 (entered service with the Russian Aerospace Forces)
Operators: Russia
Combat Use: Employed by Russian forces in Syria and Ukraine for precision strikes
Interesting Fact: The KAB-500S-E represents Russia's move towards satellite-guided munitions, providing all-weather, day-night operational capability without reliance on external target illumination.

SOURCES:
Ausairpower; Rosoboronexport Product Page (Archived); Airforce Technology KAB Series Overview; SIPRI Arms Transfers Database; Jane’s Air-Launched Weapons (latest editions); KTRV Official Website ktrv.ru