Friday, August 29, 2008

Sheksna

IOC: 1987

Also Known As: 9K116-1, 9M118, AT-12 Swinger

Origin:Russia

Description: The Sheksna, AT-12 Swinger NATO-codename, is a subsonic laser beam riding anti-tank missile designed to be fired through a 115mm gun. It provides extended range and enhanced lethality over conventional rounds fired by the 115mm gun. A tandem shaped charge warhead has been provided to the Sheksna missile in order to defeat Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) protected Main Battle Tanks.

The Sheksna anti-tank missile has been deployed with the T-62 Main Battle Tank armed with a 115mm main gun. It is a derivative of Bastion anti-tank missile designed for 100mm main guns.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 115 mm

Weights: Max Weight 30 kg (66.1 lb)

Performance: Max Range 5,000 m (16,404 ft), Piercing in Armor 700 mm (27.56 in)

Related Equipment
Derived from: Bastion

Applications
T-62 Operators

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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