KMGU

{{Short description|Soviet submunition delivery system}}

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|filling=96 (8×12) AO–2,5RT 2,5 kilogram-mass high explosive mines
96 (8×12) PTM–1 anti-tank mines
156 PFM–1S mines

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KMGU (Russian: Контейнер малогабаритных грузов унифицированный, Unified Container for Small-sized Load) is a Soviet munitions dispenser similar to the British JP233 and the German MW-1. It can be carried by most Soviet and Russian attack aircraft, including the MiG-23, the MiG-27, the MiG-29, the Su-22, the Su-24, the Su-25, the Su-27, the Su-30, and the Su-34 and the Mi-24, Ka-50 and the Ka-52 attack helicopter. The cylindrical aluminum fuselage is divided into 8 sections, each has its own pneumatically opened doors. It can be filled with:

  • 96 (8×12) AO-2,5RT 2.5 kilogram-mass high explosive mines
  • 96 (8×12) PTM-1 anti-tank mines
  • 156 PFM-1S mines

KMGU-2 is an advanced version of the system.

Users

  • {{Flag|Soviet Union}}
  • {{Flag|Russian Federation}}

See also

External sources

  • [http://airwar.ru/weapon/ab/kmgu.html КМГУ] at the [http://airwar.ru Sky Corner] site
  • [http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Air-Launched-Weapons/KMG-U-Dispenser-and-Submunitions-Russian-Federation.html KMG-U] – janes.com

Category:Cold War aerial bombs of the Soviet Union