Shkval-E Missile System

    The Shkval-E high-speed underwater missile system is designed to engage surface targets. The weapon system can be mounted on surface ships, submarines or stationary facilities. Besides the high-speed underwater missile, the system includes ground test, guidance and launch, and repairs support equipment.

Basic Specifications

Effective launch range, km	7
Cruising range, km	up to 10
Min allowed launch range, km	0.5
Underwater launch depth, m	up to 30
After-launch turning angle, ang.deg	± 20
Cruising depth, m	6
Warhead type	high-explosive
Warhead weight (in TNT equivalent), kg	at least 210
Calibre, mm	534.4
Length, m	8.2
Missile weight, kg	2,700
Engine type:
sustainer	hydroreactive jet
booster	solid-fuel rocket
Exploding device type	impact; impact/proximity
Pre-launch preparation time, sec:
standard mode	not more than 100
forced launch mode	not more than 30
Continuous launch preparation time (duty-mode), hrs	at least one
Duty-mode launch readiness time, sec	not more than 1.5

     The high-speed underwater missile can be launched at Sea States up to 4 with at least 25-m water area depths, and at water temperatures from -2°C to +35°C.

Delivery set
 - high-speed underwater missile (combat version)
 - practical missile for launch training
 - practical missile for acceptance testing of production lot
 - sectional training missile for personnel education
 - operating/training missile for maintenance mastering
 - missile transport and storage container
 - transport-launch container for missile storage, shipping and launch
 - above-water missile launcher
 - launch control equipment
 - target designation system
- check-and-test station, used for monitoring of the missile technical condition at production site and technical positions
- ground support equipment set, used for missile inspection, maintenance and repairs
- booster for launches from underwater stationary posts
- single and group SPTA sets.

Developed and manufactured by “Region” State and Production Enterprise.