S-13 rocket

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The S-13 is a 122 mm calibre unguided rocket weapon developed by the Soviet Air Force for use by military aircraft. It remains in service with the Russian Air Force.

The S-13 rocket was developed in the 1970s to meet requirements for a penetrating weapon capable of cratering runways and penetrating hardened aircraft shelters, bunkers and pillboxes. The S-13 is conventional in layout, with a solid rocket motor and folding fins that provide stability after launch.

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[edit] Launcher specifications

Designation Length Diameter Unloaded weight Number of rockets Notes
B-13L 3.56 m 0.410 m 160 kg 5
B-13L1 3.06 m 0.410 m 140 kg 5

[edit] Rocket specifications

Designation Type Length overall Launch weight Warhead weight Notes
S-13 Penetration 2.54 m 57 kg 21 kg
(1.82 kg of explosive)		 Velocity 650 m/s
S-13B Penetration 2.63 m 60 kg 23 kg
(1.92 kg of explosive)		 Penetrates 3 m of earth and 1 m of concrete.
S-13T Tandem HEAT 2.99 m 75 kg 21 kg and 16.3 kg (1.8 kg and 2.7 kg of explosives) Combined penetration of 6 m of earth and 1 m of concrete. On runways it produces a demolition area of 20 m². Velocity 500 m/s
S-13OF APAM/FRAG 2.97 m 69 kg 33 kg
(7 kg of explosive)		 Produces 450 splinters between 23 and 35 g, capable of penetrating lightly armoured vehicles such as APCs and IFVs. Velocity 530 m/s
S-13D FAE 3.12 m 68 kg 32 kg
(14.2 kg of fuel)		 Velocity 530 m/s
S-13DF FAE 3.12 m 68 kg 32 kg
(14.6 kg of fuel)		 Velocity 530 m/s
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