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Russian Rocket, 57mm HEAT, S-5K and S-5K1

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Description

This is a fin stabilized, air-to-ground, high explosive antitank (HEAT) rocket which utilizes a shaped charge effect to penetrate armor.

The nose section of the warhead is painted green. The rocket motor and warhead rear section are painted aluminum. The coupling sleeve and the nozzle and fin assembly are black. Stenciled markings are black.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

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Source(s)

Afghanistan Ordnance ID Guide, Volume 1 (2004)

Iraq Ordnance Identification Guide (2004)