S-8KO
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Description
The S-8KO is a 80mm unguided rocket that is a variant of the S-8 rocket, developed in the 1970's. There are currently 16 variants of the S-8 currently in service in the Russian Armed forces.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
| Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
|---|---|
| Jet fighters | Yak-141 |
| MiG-23 | MiG-23ML · ◊MiG-23MLA · MiG-23MLD |
| MiG-27 | MiG-27K · MiG-27M |
| MiG-29 | MiG-29 · ◊MiG-29 |
| Strike aircraft | ◊MiG-23BN |
| Su-17 | Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 |
| Su-22 | Su-22M3 · ◊Su-22UM3K |
| Su-25 | Su-25 · Su-25K |
| Yak-38 | Yak-38 · Yak-38M |
| Attack helicopters | Ka-29 · Ka-50 · Ka-52 |
| Mi-24 | Mi-24P · ◊Mi-24P · ◄Mi-24P HFS 80 · Mi-24V · Mi-35M |
| Mi-28 | Mi-28A · Mi-28N · Mi-28NM |
General info
| Rocket characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 11 kg |
| Maximum speed | 650 m/s |
| Explosive mass | 1.38 kg TNTeq |
| Warhead type | HEAT |
| Armour penetration | 420 mm |
Effective damage
The rocket has low explosive filler, but good amount of penetration, making it ideal for top attack. It will usually take out most MBTs with around 6 rockets. Light vehicles can be destroyed with 1 rocket if hit correctly.
Comparison with analogues
The FFAR Mighty Mouse is a comparable rocket, although it is 10mm smaller in caliber.
Usage in battles
The S-8KO rocket is effective against all ground targets thanks to its excellent penetration but requires precision due to the HEAT explosive warhead.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Excellent penetration capability against armor
- 20 rockets per pod
Cons:
- Low explosive mass
History
The S-8 family of rockets was developed in response to the poor performance S-5 family of rockets. The S-8 is more powerful and accurate, while still small enough to allow the launch aircraft to carry a sizeable amount of rockets. There are around 16 known variants of the S-8 rockets, some examples of the variants are: S-8P and S-8PM (chaff rockets), S-8S (fléchette in bundles of 5 containing 2000 each), S-8DM and S-8DF (FAE). All of the variants of S-8 can be used on most aerial platforms that can mount unguided rockets.
Media
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See also
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