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RPK-8

RPK-8

Anti-Submarine Rockets
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Basic Information
Name
RPK-8
Designation
RPK-8
Alternate Designation
90R, 90R1, Magnesit-MN, RBU-6000, Zapad
Equipment Type
Anti-Submarine Rockets
Manufacturer
Splav
Date of Introduction
1991
Description

The RPK-8 Zapad is ship-based anti-submarine rocket system designed to protected surface ships from hostile submarines, torpedoes and combat swimmers. The RPK-8 weapon system comprises the RBU-6000 12-tube rocket launcher, 212mm 90R anti-submarine rocket, fire control system, ammo loading system and ground support equipment. The target designation is provided through the ship's sonar system. The 90R rocket carries a projectile fitted with a high-explosive shaped charge that separates from its carrier when entering into the water. The projectile's effective homing head search radius is 130 meters. The RPK-8 weapon system is effective against underwater threats at ranges from 600 meters to 4,300 meters. The RPK-8 rocket launcher weighs 9,000 kilogram fully loaded and 3,500 kg empty. The magazine capacity of the RPK-8 stores 25 or 61 additional rockets. In June 2017 Splav introduced the 90R1 improved rocket and Magnesit-MN torpedo decoy.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Anti-Submarine Rockets
Status Active
Also Known As 90R, 90R1, Magnesit-MN, RBU-6000, Zapad
Origin Russia
Contractor Splav
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1991
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Barrels 12
Dimensions — Diameter 212 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 1.8 meter
Mass — System Weight 9,000 kilogram
Mass — Warhead 19.5 kilogram
Mass — Weight 1,125 kilogram
Percentage — Hit Probability 80 %
Performance — Max Range 4,300 meter
Performance — Max Target's Depth 1,000 meter
Performance — Min Range 600 meter
Performance — Seeker's Detection Range 130 meter
Time — SetUp Time 15 second
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Category Submarines
Naval > Submarines
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.8 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (5)
Russia
India
Serbia
Algeria
Bulgaria
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