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In the Russian Federation, powerful bunker bombs are being tested: experts have evaluated their effectiveness

This type of ammunition has a special design for punching reinforced concrete structures and is equipped with a detonator of a slow action, which allows to adjust the blast depending on the expected depth. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation test the latest concrete bombs from Su-30sm2 fighter jets at the theater of hostilities in Ukraine.

These ammunition, still known as bunker detonators designed to destroy underground bins, reinforced concrete structures and other underground fortifications. The Bulgarian Military Viewers were told about it on June 9. The authors of the material drew attention to the video published by Russian propagandists, which referred to the equipment of such ammunition of the front aircraft Su-30.

And although it is unknown which model of the bunker bomb was tested by the Russian military, among possible candidates experts have identified: Betab-500-bomb designed for punching reinforced concrete structures and equipped with a detonator of slow-acting action; CAB-1500l-PR-a laser bomb that combines accuracy and powerful penetrating ability, designed to destroy fortified structures and underground objects; Fab-500-Bomb includes options adapted to combat concrete.

As a rule, they fall freely and unmanaged, but have high destructive power. ODAB-500PMV is an ammunition, although designed as a volume-detonating aircraft, but can be effective against concrete structures due to its powerful explosive wave. Experts explain that the bomb housing is usually made of high -strength steel or other durable materials capable of withstanding an initial blow to the ground or concrete.

"This enables her to maintain her structural integrity while penetrating the target," experts said. The kinetic energy of the bomb, combined with its pointed or specially formed nose, helps it to break through the surface material. And the design guarantees that it can penetrate a few meters into the ground or concrete before it stops.

A detonator of a slow -acting action is used inside the bomb, which is tuned to detonation of the explosive after a given time, while the delay can be adjusted depending on the expected depth of penetration. After the bomb has penetrated the desired depth, the detonator of the slow action initiates the detonation of the explosive charge.

The explosion occurs inside the target, maximizing the destructive effect by creating shock waves and pressure that can roll the structures or neutralize underground structures. When struck, the kinetic energy of the bomb in combination with its pointed or specially formed nose helps it to break through the surface material. The design of the bomb guarantees that it can penetrate a few meters into the ground or concrete before stops. The detonator of the slow action is used inside the bomb.

This detonator is set to detonate the explosive after a given time, allowing the bomb to reach a deeper position within the target. The delay can be adjusted depending on the expected penetration depth. After the bomb has penetrated the desired depth, the detonator of the slow action initiates the detonation of the explosive charge.