The Ministry of Defense is working on the issue of equipping not only helicopters, but also combat aircraft with the latest guided missiles of the LMUR.
It is also considered as a promising weapon of attack drones. A small-sized hundred-kilogram ammunition with a powerful warhead is characterized by increased accuracy and a range of up to 15 km. According to experts, according to its weight and size characteristics, it is well suited for arming attack aircraft and Orion drones.
Among the aircraft, first of all, the LMUR (light multi-purpose guided missile), also known as the" product 305", is being considered for arming Su-25 attack aircraft, sources in the Ministry of Defense told Izvestia. It should complement its arsenal, consisting of unguided weapons and obsolete guided ammunition developed in the USSR.
During testing, the novelty demonstrated high combat capabilities and versatility. As a result, several types of Russian helicopters will be equipped with the" product 305". It will receive not only shock models, but also special versions of military transport vehicles.
Among them-created for use by Special operations Forces Mi-8AMTSh-VN "Sapsan".