OFAB-250-270

Also known as

OFAB-100-250-270
OFAB 100-250-270
OFAB 250-270

The OFAB-250-270 is a Soviet-origin 250 kg high-explosive fragmentation aerial bomb still listed in Russian ordnance and export references. Export datasheets describe a 268 kg weapon with a 325 mm body, a 94 kg TNT fill, and two-point suspension, while Aero's L-39 Skyfox brochure lists the designation among eastern payload options.

OFAB-250-270, 250 kg high-explosive fragmentation bomb, Munitions

Image source: Commons Bomb OFAB-250-270 2009 G1

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Soviet Union / Russia
Built by: NPO BASALT JSC
Built in: Russia
Type: 250 kg high-explosive fragmentation bomb
Service note: Soviet-era design still cataloged

bomb air-dropped unguided fragmentation high explosive

Specifications

Weight: 268 kg
Length: 1,446 mm
Diameter: 325 mm
Explosive fill: 94 kg TNT
Guidance: Unguided
Suspension: Two-point

Carrier Aircraft

Aero's Skyfox brochure lists the OFAB-250-270 among eastern payload options for the L-39NG.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Aero L-39NG, Two-seat subsonic jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, Aircraft & UAVs

Two-seat trainer and light-attack aircraft

Aero's Skyfox brochure lists OFAB-100-250-270 among eastern payload options for the L-39NG.

Sources: L-39 SKYFOX brochure | Aero

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Still listed in Russian ordnance references and export catalogs.

Media

OFAB-250-270 Images

OFAB-250-270, 250 kg high-explosive fragmentation bomb, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Commons OFAB-250-270 Park Patriot 02

OFAB-250-270, 250 kg high-explosive fragmentation bomb, Munitions - view 2 — Source: Commons Bomb OFAB-250-270 2009 G1

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Sources

OFAB 250-270 | YugoimportPublisher: Yugoimport | Note: Supports the OFAB 250-270 technical data, including the 268 kg weight, 1,446 mm length, 325 mm diameter, 94 kg TNT fill, and suspension details. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Warhead - OFAB-250-270 | War & SanctionsPublisher: War & Sanctions | Note: Supports NPO BASALT JSC as the Russian manufacturer and the OFAB-250-270 component entry in Russian weapons-production tracking. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 L-39 SKYFOX brochure | AeroPublisher: Aero Vodochody | Note: Supports the L-39NG carriage relationship because the brochure lists OFAB-100-250-270 among eastern payload options. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons Bomb OFAB-250-270 2009 G1Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the primary gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons OFAB-250-270 Park Patriot 02Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the secondary gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons OFAB-250-270.svgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the schematic gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27