Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category.
01 / Overview
FAB-50
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1935–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS · INTERWAR PERIOD
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Munition TypeGeneral Purpose (Iron) Bomb
- Service Entry Year1935
- Total Weight49.76 kg
- Length0.941 m
- Diameter240 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance5MOD.5
- GuidedNo
- Guidance TypeUnguided
- GPS / INS GuidanceNo
- Laser GuidanceNo
- Imaging InfraredNo
▣Warhead & Effect8MOD.8
- Warhead TypeHigh explosive
- Explosive Filler Weight26.35 kg
- Filler TypeTNT or Picric acid
- Penetrator / Bunker-BusterNo
- Cluster MunitionNo
- Submunitions0
- Thermobaric / Fuel-AirNo
- Penetration0 m
◇Delivery6MOD.6
- Stand-OffNo
- Stand-Off Range0 km
- Glide Range0 km
- Wing Kit (glide)No
- Max Release Altitude0 m
- Release Speed0 km/h
◆Platform4MOD.4
- Compatible AircraftPolikarpov Po-2, Soviet Air Forces aircraft
- Internal CarriageNo
- Low-Drag BodyNo
- Fin / Tail TypeRiveted tail fins or steel strap mounted
▤Production1MOD.1
- Variants25
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzePropeller screw arming mechanism with AV-1, AV-1d/u, ADP fuses
- Explosive Filler Weight26.35 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1935Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
91
years in service
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS RANKING General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
91GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS3INTERWAR PERIOD · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS1147RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose (Iron) Bombscategory.
📚 Sources