France will hand over Hammer Airlines: The expert told how the Armed Forces can use them

Aircraft are equipped with a special engine, so they can even be used from aircraft aircraft aircraft aircraft to the Armed Forces of Ukraine AASM Hammer Aviations, which will be compatible with the Su-24 and MiG-29 aircraft. As part of the agreement, Ukraine plans to receive at least 300 such ammunition by 2024. Aviation expert Valery Romanenko told about it in a comment on Channel 24. Monthly, the French side undertakes to transfer about 50 aviation.

It is noted that these ammunition is not only compatible with Soviet aircraft, such as Su-24 and MiG-29, but also suitable for French and American F-16 fighters. AASM Hammer bombs are analogous to Russian UPAB-1500, but they are not primitive, but rather modern. These bombs have a caliber from 250 to 1000 kilograms. Unlike Russian bombs, AASM Hammer has an additional small solid fuel rocket engine.

"Thanks to this engine, Hammer airbags can even be used from assault aircraft," the aviation expert said. Ukraine has already received American winged bombs JDAM-ER, which were similar to Russian UPAB. However, due to restrictions on use tactics, these bombs could not be used. JDAM-ER demanded from a distance of 30-40 kilometers, while Russian anti-aircraft missile systems, including C-400, had the ability to hit the air targets at a distance of 200 kilometers.

"We had the opportunity to drop the bomb, but every time the aircraft could be struck by Russian anti -aircraft missiles. It was pointless to risk it," he explained. The Hammer French Airlines, equipped with an additional engine, have the ability to fly up to 20 kilometers, even if they are dropped from small heights, about 300 to 500 meters. "Then we will be able to work on the Russian lines of defense.