The Krasnopol is a 152/155 mm cannon-launched, fin-stabilized, semi-automatic laser-guided, explosive projectile intended to engage hard point targets such as tanks, self-propelled howitzers, or other high-value targets.
The Krasnopol complex is intended to hit small ground targets with a shot from artillery systems of 152 mm (6.0 in), such as D20, 2S3 Akatsiya, 2S19 (Msta-S), 2A65 (Msta-B), or 155 mm (6.1 in), such as M109 A2/A6 (USA), G5, G6 (Republic of South Africa), FH77B (Sweden), TRF1 (France). Targets are marked with a laser designator/rangefinder. The laser designation system has a range of 5 km (3.1 mi), while the projectile itself has a range of 20 km (12 mi).[1]
As distinct from conventional standard artillery projectiles which engage area targets, Krasnopol ensures destruction of individual targets from covered fire positions by a single shot without fire adjustment. Krasnopol is capable of hitting targets moving at speeds up to 36 km/h (22 mph).
Krasnopol carries a 20.5 kg (45 lb) high explosive fragmentation warhead. The entire missile weighs 50 kg (110 lb).