The KAB-500L is a laser-guided bomb developed by the Soviet Air Force, entering service in 1975. It remains in service with the CIS and post-Soviet Russian Aerospace Forces.
The KAB-500L is 3.05 m (10.0 ft) long and weighs 525 kg (1,157 lb). Its warhead makes up 450 kg (990 lb) of the total weight, of which roughly 50% is blast-effect high explosive. Russian sources credit it with a CEP of 7 metres (23 feet). The technology of the KAB-500L is also used for larger bombs, such as the KAB-1500L family.
It is also deployed by the Indian Air Force. The primary launch platform is Su-30MKI. This bomb is also used by Royal Malaysian Air Force on its Sukhoi Su-30MKM.
| WPN Class | rksla3_wpn_kab500l |
|---|---|
| Mag Class name | rksla3_mag_kab500l_directx1 |
| Ammo Class | rksla3_ammo_kab500l |
| HARDPOINT | RKSLA3_KAB500L_DIRECT |
| submunitionAmmo | NONE |
| Weapon mass | 500.00 |