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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[edit] References
- Soviet/Russian Aircraft Weapons Since World War Two, Yefim Gordon, ISBN 1-85780-188-1
- Mil Mi-24 Hind Attack Helicopter, Yefim Gordon and Dimitri Komissarov, ISBN 1-84037-238-9
- Jane's Air Launched Weapons Issue 36, Duncan Lennox, ISBN 0-7106-0866-7
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