PK-16
The PK-16 system is a Russian decoy launcher .
description
The system was developed from 1971 to protect ships. Two different decoys can be fired by the PK-16 launcher. A launcher contains 16 launching tubes of 82 mm caliber in a rectangular container, which is reloaded manually. A system consists of two projectors and a control console.
- Range: 500–1800 m
Bullets
There are two separate types of decoys for radar and infrared / laser-guided projectiles.
| Bullet: | TSP-60U | TST-60U |
|---|---|---|
| caliber | 82 mm | |
| Length: | 653 mm | |
| Range: | 500–1800 m | |
| Weight floor: | 8.3 kg | 8.15 kg |
| Weight decoys: | 1.85 kg | 0.53 kg |
| Decoys: | Chaff | IR |
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
- Grischa V-Class
- Tatarstan / Cheetah class
- Matka class
- Kriwak class