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90R Antisubmarine rocket (RPK-8 projectile)
The RPK-8 Antisubmarine Rocket System is designed to engage submarines, torpedoes and frogmen.
It comprises the RBU-6000 Rocket Launcher, antisubmarine rockets, fire control system, and storage, transportation and loading facilities.
The rocket with underwater projectile is fitted with a HE directional warhead. The projectile is separated from the rocket as soon as the latter enters the water.
Firing data are generated on the basis of target coordinates supplied by the ship sonars. The engagement mode (antisubmarine or anti-torpedo) to be performed by the rocket is pre-set at the fire control system and furnished to the rocket at the launch moment.