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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Soviet anti-submarine rocket launcher. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|ussr_skr_pr35}} | * {{Specs-Link|ussr_skr_pr35}} | ||
| + | * {{Specs-Link|ussr_mpk_204}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|ussr_mpk_pr1331m}} | * {{Specs-Link|ussr_mpk_pr1331m}} | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| + | The RBU-6000 launcher fires 90 mm unguided rockets that release depth charges upon impact with the water's surface. The launcher system can hold up to 24 rockets, allowing for a sustained barrage of depth charges. The system is highly automated, with a computerized control system that can track multiple targets and adjust the firing sequence to maximize effectiveness. The RBU-6000 is capable of firing a barrage of depth charges over a range of up to 6,000 m. | ||
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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| − | + | With 25 kg of TNT equivalent, the RBU-6000 mortar packs a heavy punch. | |
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* High explosive mass | * High explosive mass | ||
| + | * Sustained barrage: The RBU-6000 can hold up to 24 rockets | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Imprecise weapon | * Imprecise weapon | ||
| + | * The RBU-6000 launcher system is vulnerable to enemy fire and can be easily disabled if hit by enemy weapons | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The RBU-6000 is an anti-submarine warfare missile launcher from the same lineage as the [[RBU-1200]] and [[RBU-2500]]. Called the | + | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
| + | The RBU-6000 is an anti-submarine warfare missile launcher from the same lineage as the [[RBU-1200]] and [[RBU-2500]]. Called the Smerch-2 ("Tornado" or "Whirlwind") it entered service in 1960. The RBU-6000 has 12 launch barrels in a horseshoe configuration and was the most widespread anti-submarine rocket launcher used by the Soviet Union and is still in service with the Russian Navy. It was used on ships ranging from their ''Kiev''-class aircraft carriers to the [[MPK Pr.1331M|''Parchim II''-class]] corvettes and the [[SKR-7|''Mirka''-class]] class frigate. The RBU-6000 fires individually or in salvos of 2, 4, 8, or 12 rockets at once. It is connected to the same Burya ("Storm") fire control system used on the earlier and smaller RBU-1000. The potent RBU-6000 fires unguided anti-submarine rockets but is also capable of shore bombardment. In 1991, Russia introduced an upgrade called RPK-8 which was a guided rocket-firing conversion of the original design. The 90R rockets can track targets at depths of up to 3,300 feet and are equipped with a 43-pound shaped charge warhead. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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| − | * | + | * [[RBU-1200]] |
| − | * | + | * [[RBU-2500]] |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 25 March 2023
Contents
Description
The RBU-6000 is a Soviet anti-submarine rocket launcher.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The RBU-6000 launcher fires 90 mm unguided rockets that release depth charges upon impact with the water's surface. The launcher system can hold up to 24 rockets, allowing for a sustained barrage of depth charges. The system is highly automated, with a computerized control system that can track multiple targets and adjust the firing sequence to maximize effectiveness. The RBU-6000 is capable of firing a barrage of depth charges over a range of up to 6,000 m.
Effective damage
With 25 kg of TNT equivalent, the RBU-6000 mortar packs a heavy punch.
Comparison with analogues
The RBU 6000s are comparable to the RBU-2500 found on the SKR-1. However, the two systems differ in a larger warhead, a lower rate of fire and fewer projectiles for the RBU 6000.
Usage in battles
The mortars are imprecise at best. The maximum range is 6 km, but you will struggle to hit anything over 3 km. But at close range, even a short burst is sure to knock out any ship.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High explosive mass
- Sustained barrage: The RBU-6000 can hold up to 24 rockets
Cons:
- Imprecise weapon
- The RBU-6000 launcher system is vulnerable to enemy fire and can be easily disabled if hit by enemy weapons
History
The RBU-6000 is an anti-submarine warfare missile launcher from the same lineage as the RBU-1200 and RBU-2500. Called the Smerch-2 ("Tornado" or "Whirlwind") it entered service in 1960. The RBU-6000 has 12 launch barrels in a horseshoe configuration and was the most widespread anti-submarine rocket launcher used by the Soviet Union and is still in service with the Russian Navy. It was used on ships ranging from their Kiev-class aircraft carriers to the Parchim II-class corvettes and the Mirka-class class frigate. The RBU-6000 fires individually or in salvos of 2, 4, 8, or 12 rockets at once. It is connected to the same Burya ("Storm") fire control system used on the earlier and smaller RBU-1000. The potent RBU-6000 fires unguided anti-submarine rockets but is also capable of shore bombardment. In 1991, Russia introduced an upgrade called RPK-8 which was a guided rocket-firing conversion of the original design. The 90R rockets can track targets at depths of up to 3,300 feet and are equipped with a 43-pound shaped charge warhead.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| 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 |
