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New Details Emerge About Ukraine's Vyrivnyuvach Glide Bomb, Which Can Be Dropped From MiG-29, Su-24, Su-27 Fighter Jets
Defense Express • • world
Key Points:
- The Ukrainian Vyrivnyuvach glide bomb is currently compatible only with Soviet-designed aircraft such as the MiG-29, Su-24, and Su-27, with plans to adapt it for F-16 and Mirage 2000 requiring further certification.
- Nearly all components of the Vyrivnyuvach are manufactured domestically in Ukraine, with 90% of parts sourced from Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S., minimizing reliance on foreign microcircuits and chips.
- The Su-25 is notably absent from the list of Vyrivnyuvach-compatible platforms, possibly due to strategic preferences within the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- Eight Ukrainian companies are independently developing guided bombs, with DG Industry and its Vyrivnyuvach emerging as leaders, highlighting healthy competition in Ukraine’s domestic weapons development.
- The development of the Vyrivnyuvach reflects Ukraine’s broader goal to reduce dependency on imported critical components while enhancing the capabilities of its air force.
