PK-10
The PK-10 system is a Russian decoy launcher .
description
The system was developed to protect ships of all sizes and has been in use since 1985. Different types of decoys can be fired by the thrower. A launcher contains ten launch tubes arranged in an oval shape, which are reloaded manually. Usually an even number of launchers is installed.
Technical specifications
Thrower
- Launch tubes: 10
- Caliber : 120 mm
- Length: 655 mm
- Width: 962 mm
- Height: 540 mm
- Weight without drive: 205 kg
- Weight with drive: 336 kg
Bullets
There are two separate decoy types for radar or infrared / laser-guided projectiles and a combined type.
| Bullet: | SR-50 | SO-50 | SK-50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| caliber | 120 mm | ||
| Length: | 1226 mm | ||
| Weight floor: | 25.5 kg | 25 kg | |
| Weight decoys: | 11 kg | 7.3 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Decoys: | Chaff | IR and laser | Chaff, IR and laser |
The bullets are developed and manufactured by the "Institute for Applied Physics" ( Russian Институт прикладной физики ) in Novosibirsk .
Ships
The system is used on the following ship classes, among others:
- Neustraschimy class
- Tarantul class (Tarantul III and IV)
- Bora class