Part 1: SOVIET ANTI-SHIP CRUISE MISSILE - P15 Termit / 4K40 / Styx SSN2 / Silkworm #military #russia

Published on February 26, 2024
Duration: 0:59

This video provides an in-depth look at the Soviet P-15 Termit anti-ship cruise missile, also known as the 4K40, SS-N-2 Styx, or Silkworm. It details the missile's active radar seeker head, internal guidance electronics featuring Cyrillic labeling, warhead compartment, liquid-propellant rocket engine systems, and external service ports. The demonstration highlights the missile's construction and preparation procedures.

Quick Summary

The Soviet P-15 Termit (4K40 / SS-N-2 Styx / Silkworm) is an anti-ship cruise missile featuring an active radar homing guidance system. Its seeker head allows terminal phase tracking, while its construction includes a high-explosive warhead and a liquid-fuel rocket engine.

Chapters

  1. 00:00P-15 Termit Seeker Head Demonstration
  2. 00:08Internal Guidance Electronics & Wiring
  3. 00:25Warhead Compartment & Fuselage Structure
  4. 00:35Liquid-Propellant Engine & Pneumatic Systems
  5. 00:47External Service & Charging Ports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the P-15 Termit missile also known as?

The P-15 Termit missile is also known by its NATO reporting name SS-N-2 Styx, and is also referred to as the 4K40 or Silkworm missile, particularly in Chinese variants.

How does the P-15 Termit missile track its targets?

The P-15 Termit utilizes an active radar homing guidance system. Its seeker head, demonstrated in the video, allows the missile to actively track naval targets during its terminal phase of flight.

What type of propulsion system does the P-15 Termit use?

The P-15 Termit is powered by a liquid-fuel rocket engine. The video shows the complex plumbing associated with its propulsion and pneumatic systems, including valves and pressure tanks.

What are the key internal components shown for the P-15 Termit?

The video reveals the missile's active radar seeker head, internal guidance electronics with Cyrillic labels, the warhead compartment, and the intricate liquid-propellant engine systems.

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