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2K6 Luna


NATO: FROG-3, FROG-5


Overview

2K6 Luna

2P16 launch vehicle with 3R9 rocket of the 2K6 Luna missile system at the St. Petersburg Artillery Museum.
Source: One half 3544 - © Public domain

Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tactical missile system
Entered service
1960 or 1961
Status
Obsolete
Development
1950's
Developer
Soviet Union - SKB-221
Production
Late 1950's - 1960's
Producer
Soviet Union
Number produced
432 2P16 launch vehicles
Designations
FROG-3 (NATO reporting name for 3R9)
FROG-5 (NATO reporting name for 3R10)
2K6 (GRAU index)
R-30 (export name)
Notable users
Soviet Union
Cuba
Poland
North Korea
East Germany

System composition

2P16 launch vehicle

Launch vehicle for a single 3R9 or 3R10 rocket. Based on the chassis of the PT-76 light tank and it retains its amphibious capacity. In Soviet service a battery was equipped with 3 launch vehicles.

2U663 transloader

Single axle trailer with carry capacity for two rockets. Tranported by ZiL-157V 6x6 tractor truck. The rockets are loaded onto the 2P16 launch vehicle using a K-51 truck mounted crane. A battery of 3 launch vehicles would be supported by 3 transloaders and 2 cranes.

3R9 rocket

Artillery rocket with conventional warhead. Known as FROG-3 in the West. Can be identified by its pointed nose and having the same diameter as the rocket itself. Since it is lighter and more aerodynamic than the 3R10 it has a longer maximum range of 44.5 km.

3R10 rocket

Artillery rocket with nuclear warhead. Known as FROG-5 in the West. Due to higher drag and increased weight it has a shorter maximum range of 32 km. The warhead has a variable yield of 3, 10 or 20 kT. The 3R11 rocket has an inert warhead and is used for training.

PRTB-1

Set of vehicles for field maintenance and preparation of nuclear warheads. Also known as 2U659. Used to support troops with 3R10 rockets with nuclear warhead. During preparation the yield is selected. The ZiL-157 vehicles with storage facility also control the temperature of the warheads.

Details

Facts 2P16 launch vehicle 3R9 rocket 3R10 rocket
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tactical missile system
Crew
5
Dimensions
Weight
17.3 t combat load
15.1 t without missile
Length
7.95 m without missile
Width
3.13 m
Height
2.92 m
Main armament
Type
Launch rail for tactical rocket
Ammunition
Single rocket
Rocket types
3R9 conventional
3R10 nuclear
3R11 training
Elevation
+60°
Traverse
5° left, 5° right
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Layout
Idler front, drive sprocket rear
Ground pressure
0.6 kg/cm²
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine model
V-6B
Engine type
6-cylinder diesel
Power output
235 hp at 1.800 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 4 forward, 1 reverse
Mobility
Speed
40 km/h with rocket on road
16 - 18 km/h with rocket off road
Range
165 - 200 km on road
Power to weight ratio
14 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.37 m
Wall
1 m
Trench
2.8 m
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel, welded
Armor thickness
6 to 10 mm
Smoke system
None
Equipment
Night vision
Yes, TVN-2B for driver
Radio
R-113 radio, 20 km range
R-120 intercom

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