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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The RBU-1200, also known as the Smerch-2, is a Soviet-designed anti-submarine rocket launcher system that was developed in the 1960s. The system was widely used by the Soviet Navy during the Cold War era and was later exported to other countries. The RBU-1200 was highly effective in detecting and neutralizing enemy submarines, making it a crucial weapon system in naval warfare.
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The RBU-1200 featured a launcher that could fire 12 213mm rockets, each containing a depth charge. The rockets were fired in rapid succession, creating a barrage of depth charges that could quickly neutralize an enemy submarine. The launcher was mounted on a variety of different ships, including destroyers, frigates, and corvettes.
 
 
 
In War Thunder, the RBU-1200 is featured on several different naval vessels. These include the [[MPK Pr.201K]], the [[MPK Pr.201M]], the [[MPK Pr.12412P]] and the [[MPK Pr.12412]], all of which were used by the Soviet Navy. The inclusion of the RBU-1200 in War Thunder allows players to experience the effectiveness of this weapon system and gain a deeper understanding of its historical significance in naval warfare.
 
  
 
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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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The RBU-1200 is an anti-submarine rocket launcher system that fires 213mm rockets equipped with depth charges. The launcher system itself is typically mounted on the deck of a ship and can fire up to 12 rockets in rapid succession.
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Each rocket is propelled by a solid-fuel rocket motor and has a range of approximately 1,500 meters. The rocket is unguided and uses a simple impact fuse to detonate its depth charge payload upon impact with the water. The depth charge itself is designed to sink to a predetermined depth before exploding, creating a shockwave that can damage or destroy a submarine.
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The RBU-1200 launcher system is equipped with a simple sighting system to help the operator aim the rockets at the target. The operator can adjust the angle of the launcher to compensate for changes in range or depth.
  
 
=== Effective damage ===
 
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Revision as of 00:50, 22 February 2023

Description

Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

General info

The RBU-1200 is an anti-submarine rocket launcher system that fires 213mm rockets equipped with depth charges. The launcher system itself is typically mounted on the deck of a ship and can fire up to 12 rockets in rapid succession.

Each rocket is propelled by a solid-fuel rocket motor and has a range of approximately 1,500 meters. The rocket is unguided and uses a simple impact fuse to detonate its depth charge payload upon impact with the water. The depth charge itself is designed to sink to a predetermined depth before exploding, creating a shockwave that can damage or destroy a submarine.

The RBU-1200 launcher system is equipped with a simple sighting system to help the operator aim the rockets at the target. The operator can adjust the angle of the launcher to compensate for changes in range or depth.

Effective damage

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Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

  • Highly effective in detecting and neutralizing enemy.
  • Fires a barrage of depth charges that can quickly destroy a enemy.

Cons:

  • Unguided rockets limit the precision of the weapon.
  • Relies on the operator's skill and judgment to aim the rockets accurately.

History

The Soviet Navy received the British Mark 10 Hedgehog Mortar through lend-lease from the British during World War II. After the war ended, they began developing their own improved version of this weapon system to destroy enemy submarines, which became the RBU-1000. In 1955, an improved version of the design came out for smaller vessels the RBU-1200. The RBU-1200 is a five-tube launcher controlled by a PUS-B "Uragan" (Slavic for "hurricane") fire control system. The RBU-1200 projectiles used solid rocket fuel for launches and were also intended for use against enemy torpedoes. The weapon was notably used on the Pr.201 and Pr.12412 which were both dedicated ASW patrol craft classes.

Media

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See also

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Naval special armaments
USA 
Mortars  7.2-inch T37 · Mk 2
Rockets  5-inch GPSR Mk.7 · Mark 108 Weapon alfa
Missiles  RIM-24A
Germany 
Rockets  M/50 Bofors
USSR 
Mortars  BM-37 · RBM · RBU-1200 · RBU-2500 · RBU-6000 · RKU-36U
Rockets  BM-14-17 · BM-21 · M13 · M-8
Missiles  Volna-M
Britain 
Mortars  Ordnance ML 4.2-inch mortar
Japan 
Rockets  4.5-inch BBR Mk.7 (USA) · Mark 108 Weapon alfa (USA)
Italy 
Missiles  Nettuno