- A Chinese-made SW800Pro-Y turbojet engine was recovered from the wreckage of a Russian UMPB-5R glide bomb used in a strike near Lozova.
- The discovery confirms Russia is integrating commercial propulsion systems to extend the range of its air-dropped munitions.
A Chinese turbojet engine has been recovered from the wreckage of a new Russian glide bomb used against Ukrainian positions, confirming that Russia is actively modifying its air‑dropped munitions to extend their stand‑off range.
The discovery, first reported by Militarnyi, provides direct physical evidence of turbojet integration into the latest Russian bomb designs.
According to Militarnyi, Ukrainian specialists identified the recovered engine as the Swiwin SW800Pro‑Y, a short‑life turbojet produced by the Chinese company Swiwin. The engine, weighing roughly 10 kilograms, is marketed for use on large model aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. It delivers up to 80 kgf of thrust at 65,000 rpm and is readily available through civilian sales platforms.
The engine was found among the remains of a bomb that struck Ukrainian territory. That munition, identified as a UMPB‑5R — a winged glide bomb with flight control surfaces — had reportedly traveled over 130 kilometers before impact, suggesting enhanced propulsion capabilities beyond previous Russian bomb variants.
Images of similar bombs had been shared earlier on Russian military-linked Telegram channels, showing FAB‑500T bombs with modular glide kits and what appeared to be a turbojet mounted beneath the fuselage. Those photos, while never officially confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense, described the munitions as capable of flying over 150–200 kilometers. Analysts had speculated about the use of microjet engines in such weapons, but no hard evidence had previously surfaced.
Swiwin’s micro-engines have appeared before in Russian weapon designs. The company’s engines were previously identified on the S8000 “Banderol” — a makeshift cruise missile built around model aircraft components and used by Russian forces earlier in the war. The SW800Pro‑Y’s small size, low weight, and commercial availability make it attractive for one-way munitions and modified aerial bombs.
Adding a turbojet to the UMPB‑5R allows Russian aircraft to launch the bomb from a much greater distance, remaining outside the effective range of most Ukrainian air defenses and fighter patrol zones. This tactic aligns with Russia’s broader shift toward stand‑off attacks, targeting rear areas, logistics hubs, and energy infrastructure with minimal risk to aircraft.
As Militarnyi reported, early sightings of modified glide bombs with turbojet engines were noted as far back as late spring 2025. However, those assessments were based on flight behavior, unexplained range, and limited visual material.