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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' | + | <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' --> |
| + | [[File:FAB 5000.png|left|thumb|420px|Side view of a '''{{PAGENAME}}''' bomb.]] | ||
| + | {{break}} | ||
| + | The FAB-5000 is a Soviet high explosive (HE) bomb. It was the largest bomb of the Soviet arsenal during WW2. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --> | <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.'' --> | ||
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
! colspan="2" | Bomb characteristics | ! colspan="2" | Bomb characteristics | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | '''Mass''' | + | | '''Mass''' || 5,080 kg |
| − | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | '''Explosive mass''' | + | | '''Explosive mass''' || 3,361 kg |
| − | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | '''Explosive type''' | + | | '''Explosive type''' || TGA-16 |
| − | | TGA-16 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | '''TNT equivalent''' | + | | '''TNT equivalent''' || 5,041.5 kg |
| − | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | '''HE max penetration''' | + | | '''HE max penetration''' || 351 mm |
| − | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''' | + | | '''Armour destruction radius''' || 105 m |
| − | | 105 m | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | '''Fragment dispersion radius''' | + | | '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 374 m |
| − | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' | + | <!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --> |
| + | With a huge destruction radius of 105 m, nothing that stands near the FAB-5000 is likely to survive. Simply aiming the bomb near a capture zone will guarantee destruction of anything inside of it (this also applies to teammates so be careful!). The fragment dispersion is very effective even past 200 m thanks to almost 2 tons of steel surrounding the TGA-16 explosive filler, more than enough to kill lightly armoured vehicles such as SPGs and SPAA or at least damaging crew. It is important to set a fuse of at least a couple of seconds or to bomb from high altitudes as any planes near the bomb are likely to take critical damage. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --> |
| + | The British [[H.C Mk.I (12,000 lb)|12,000 lb H.C. Mk.I]] "Blockbuster" bomb carries ~1,000 kg TNTe more explosive mass and has a slightly larger explosion radius. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' | + | <!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' --> |
| + | The FAB-5000 is commonly used for destroying airfields in Air battles, however this requires other bombers in the team to take out bases first. Since the Pe-8 can only carry a single bomb it would be a waste to just use it on a single base. | ||
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| + | The FAB-5000 shows its strength best in Ground battles where it is commonly referred to as the "Nuke" due to its large explosive mass. The Pe-8 is easy to shoot down when at low altitude as it is a heavy strategic bomber, and it's safer to bomb from high altitudes where the Pe-8 is far enough away to not be damaged by the bomb's splash damage, even without a fuse. The easiest targets to aim for are capture points as these are the most important areas for tanks to be inside, unfortunately for the tanks by being near the capture point they are very visible from above. Once there are multiple tanks inside of the capture point, the FAB-5000 is the perfect weapon for taking them all out in a single strike as the explosive mass is enough to kill everything inside of it. Meanwhile, the Pe-8 can stay at high altitudes where it is safe from enemy fighters. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | |
| + | * Massive explosive mass means precision is not needed | ||
| + | * 105 m lethal radius | ||
| + | * Fragment dispersion radius is large enough to kill un-armoured targets from way beyond the lethal range for armoured targets | ||
| + | * Even the fastest vehicles don't have time to get away from the explosion once the bomb lands | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | |
| + | * Due to the bomb being so heavy the Pe-8 carrying it is unable to accelerate to high speeds or climb very high | ||
| + | * The Pe-8 is vulnerable to SPAA | ||
| + | * Low altitude bombing is almost impossible due to the explosion being enough to kill the Pe-8 if it is too close. | ||
| + | * Due to being restricted to high altitude bombing enemies have to stay in the same place for a long time | ||
| + | * The FAB-5000 can be shot down by planes and tanks leading to the bomb to explode mid-air | ||
| + | * Without proper communication, teammates are at high risk of being killed by the bomb | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' | + | <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
| + | Historically the FAB-5000 was developed to target infrastructure like bridges and factories. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | '' | + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> |
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| + | ;Images | ||
| + | <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200"> | ||
| + | File:FAB-5000 impact.png|<small>The impact of the FAB-5000 bomb</small> | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ;Videos | ||
| + | {{Youtube-gallery|abSgO-5D_ik|'''Biggest bomb in War Thunder (5000 kg)''' - ''Munitions''}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | + | <!--''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
| − | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''--> |
| + | |||
| + | * [[SC2500 (2,500 kg)]] | ||
| + | * [[FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)]] | ||
| + | * [[H.C. Mk.II (8,000 lb)]] | ||
| + | * [[H.C Mk.I (12,000 lb)]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| − | + | * ''other literature.''--> | |
| − | * ''other literature.'' | + | |
| + | * [[wikipedia:FAB-5000|[Wikipedia] FAB-5000]] | ||
{{Bombs}} | {{Bombs}} | ||
[[Category:Suspended armaments]] | [[Category:Suspended armaments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:20, 17 March 2023
Contents
Description
The FAB-5000 is a Soviet high explosive (HE) bomb. It was the largest bomb of the Soviet arsenal during WW2.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Bomb characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 5,080 kg |
| Explosive mass | 3,361 kg |
| Explosive type | TGA-16 |
| TNT equivalent | 5,041.5 kg |
| HE max penetration | 351 mm |
| Armour destruction radius | 105 m |
| Fragment dispersion radius | 374 m |
Effective damage
With a huge destruction radius of 105 m, nothing that stands near the FAB-5000 is likely to survive. Simply aiming the bomb near a capture zone will guarantee destruction of anything inside of it (this also applies to teammates so be careful!). The fragment dispersion is very effective even past 200 m thanks to almost 2 tons of steel surrounding the TGA-16 explosive filler, more than enough to kill lightly armoured vehicles such as SPGs and SPAA or at least damaging crew. It is important to set a fuse of at least a couple of seconds or to bomb from high altitudes as any planes near the bomb are likely to take critical damage.
Comparison with analogues
The British 12,000 lb H.C. Mk.I "Blockbuster" bomb carries ~1,000 kg TNTe more explosive mass and has a slightly larger explosion radius.
Usage in battles
The FAB-5000 is commonly used for destroying airfields in Air battles, however this requires other bombers in the team to take out bases first. Since the Pe-8 can only carry a single bomb it would be a waste to just use it on a single base.
The FAB-5000 shows its strength best in Ground battles where it is commonly referred to as the "Nuke" due to its large explosive mass. The Pe-8 is easy to shoot down when at low altitude as it is a heavy strategic bomber, and it's safer to bomb from high altitudes where the Pe-8 is far enough away to not be damaged by the bomb's splash damage, even without a fuse. The easiest targets to aim for are capture points as these are the most important areas for tanks to be inside, unfortunately for the tanks by being near the capture point they are very visible from above. Once there are multiple tanks inside of the capture point, the FAB-5000 is the perfect weapon for taking them all out in a single strike as the explosive mass is enough to kill everything inside of it. Meanwhile, the Pe-8 can stay at high altitudes where it is safe from enemy fighters.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Massive explosive mass means precision is not needed
- 105 m lethal radius
- Fragment dispersion radius is large enough to kill un-armoured targets from way beyond the lethal range for armoured targets
- Even the fastest vehicles don't have time to get away from the explosion once the bomb lands
Cons:
- Due to the bomb being so heavy the Pe-8 carrying it is unable to accelerate to high speeds or climb very high
- The Pe-8 is vulnerable to SPAA
- Low altitude bombing is almost impossible due to the explosion being enough to kill the Pe-8 if it is too close.
- Due to being restricted to high altitude bombing enemies have to stay in the same place for a long time
- The FAB-5000 can be shot down by planes and tanks leading to the bomb to explode mid-air
- Without proper communication, teammates are at high risk of being killed by the bomb
History
Historically the FAB-5000 was developed to target infrastructure like bridges and factories.
Media
- Images
The impact of the FAB-5000 bomb
- Videos
Biggest bomb in War Thunder (5000 kg) - Munitions
See also
External links
