RK-3 Corsar

History of the RK-3 Corsar

The RK-3 "Corsar" is a Ukrainian anti-tank missile being tested for Ukrainian ground forces. CORSAR is a lightweight portable anti-tank missile system. It is designed to destroy stationary and moving armored targets. It can also be used against turrets, lightly armored objects and helicopters. Shooting can be done from hills and trench railings.

One method of guidance is laser beam riding. The system has two types of warheads. RK-3K Tandem Charge HEAT warhead with at least 550mm penetration behind the ERA and RK-3OF High Explosive Fragmentation Warhead with at least 50mm penetration.

The RK-3K warhead can counteract the frontal armor of medium main battle tanks such as the T-72A. The system is also equipped with an RK-3OF HE fragmentation warhead to attack infantry positions and light armored vehicles. The system has an infrared camera for nighttime operation.

On July 25, 2013, "Luch" conducted a live-fire test of its new anti-tank missile system "Corsar" at a firing range near Kyiv.

In November 2013, the Polish Army was interested in purchasing the system.

Corsar is likely to replace Russian-Soviet anti-tank systems such as 9M113 Konkurs and 9K111 Fagot.

Specification

BASIC

Years in Service

2005

Origins

Ukraine

Categories

Shoulder-fired anti-tank missile launcher

Manufacturer

Luch State Design Bureau Ukraine

Operator

Ukraine

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

1,168 mm

45.98 inches

Run Length

1,168 mm

45.98 inches

Cured weight

39.68 lbs

18.00 kg

Attractions

Integrated optics.

Action

Single shot; reusable launch tube

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

107mm

Circle/Feed

Single shot; reusable hose.

POWER

Maximum efficiency. Arrived

8,200 feet

(2,499 m | 2,733 m)

Rate of fire

3

Number of revolutions

Variant

RK-3 "Corsar" - Name of the base series.