ARMSNET
Military Equipment Database
Initializing 0%

Medvedka

Medvedka

Anti-Submarine Rockets
Spotted an error? Sign in to suggest an edit.
Basic Information
Name
Medvedka
Designation
Medvedka
Alternate Designation
RPK-9, SS-N-29
Equipment Type
Anti-Submarine Rockets
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
2001
Description

The Medvedka, also known as RPK-9 in Russia and SS-N-29 in the West, is a compact anti-submarine weapon system intended for installation onboard surface ships displacing at least 350 tons. The weapon system comprises missiles, two/four/eight 440mm diameter tubes vertical or inclined launchers, fire control system and ground support equipment. The Medvedka achieved initial operational capability with the Russian Navy in the late 1990s or early 2000s. It is expected to be installed on the Russian Navy's small missile boats, corvettes and frigates. The Medvedka is a non-guided, subsonic, solid-propellant missile fitted with a MPT-1UE anti-submarine torpedo warhead. The homing torpedo is released using a parachute and is qualified for operations at shallow water and Sea State 6. All in the weapon system has a maximum range of 20 kilometers. The MPT-1UE torpedo weighs 285 kg and is 3.05 meters in length and 324mm in diameter. The weapon system is ready to fire its first missile in 15 seconds and can launch the second missile in six seconds. The two-missile mount weighs about 9.2t, the four- and eight-missile variants weigh 12t and 19.4t respectively.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Anti-Submarine Rockets
Status Active
Also Known As RPK-9, SS-N-29
Origin Russia
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2001
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter 400 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 5.5 meter
Mass — Weight 800 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 20.5 kilometer
Performance — Max Target's Depth 500 meter
Performance — Min Range 1.6 kilometer
Performance — Min Target's Depth 16 meter
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Category Submarines
Naval > Submarines
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.5 m
Width
Height
Weight
Operators (1)
Russia
Something went wrong. Please reload the page. Reload