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RPK-8
Anti-submarine rocket launcher system

Mission

The RPK-8 anti-submarine rocket launcher system is intended for protection of surface ships against enemy submarines, attacking torpedoes and combat swimmers.

Composition

  • RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher (12 tubes);
  • 212mm 90R anti-submarine rocket with underwater gravitational projectile 90SG;
  • fire control system;
  • ammunition loading system;
  • ground support equipment.

Features

  • 90R ASW rocket with enhanced hit probability separated after splashdown;
  • target designation provided by the ship’s sonar.
Principales características
Caliber, mm
212
Range of fire, m:
maximum
4 300
minimum
600
Weight, kg:
system, w/o ammunition load
about 9 000
launcher, unloaded, max
не более 3 500
ammunition loading/feeding system
4700
rocket
112,5
projectile warhead
19,5
Rocket length, mm
1 832
Submarine engagement depth, m
up to 1 000
Effective homing radius, m
130
Single salvo hit probability
up to 0,8
Combat readiness time, after target detection, s, max
15
Number of tubes (launcher), pcs.
12
Load hoisting height, mm
5 825/14 225
Number of conveyor magazines, pcs.
25 or 61