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No it isn't similar in principle to Hedgehog - it is a rocket, not a spigot mortar. The only "similarity" is that it isn't dropped off the stern like a depth charge, so the ship doesn't have to pass over the target
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{{Short description|Soviet anti-submarine rocket launcher}}
[[Image:RBU_6000.JPG|right|thumb|RBU-6000 system]]
[[Image:RBU-6000.jpg|right|thumb|A RBU-6000 rocket launcher aboard aan [[{{sclass|Udaloy class |destroyer]] |1}}]]
[[Image:ORP Kaszub RBU.jpg|thumb|[[ORP Kaszub (1987)|Polish corvette '' Kaszub'']] firing a RBU-6000 rocket depth charge]]
[[File:INS_Trikand_(F51)-image49.jpg|thumb|[[INS Trikand (F51)|Indian frigate ''Trikand'']], completed in 2013, with its RBU-6000 launcher and [[BrahMos]] VLS, visiting Portsmouth, UK, on its delivery voyage from St Petersburg.]]
[[File:INS Tabar firing an RBU rocket.jpg|thumb|[[Indian Navy]] frigate ''[[{{INS |Tabar]]''}} firing an RBU rocket.]]
The '''RBU-6000''' '''Smerch-2''' (Реактивно-Бомбовая Установка, ''Reaktivno-Bombovaja Ustanovka''; [[reaction engine|rocket]]-bomb installation & Смерч; waterspout) is a 213 mm caliber [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] [[antiAnti-submarine weapon]] [[multiplemortar#Anti-submarine rocket|anti-submarine launcher|rocket launcher]]. It is similar in principle to the [[Royal Navy]] [[Hedgehog (weapon)|Hedgehog]] system used during the [[Second World War]]launcher. The system entered service in 1960-611960–1961 and is fitted to a wide range of Russian surface vessels. It consists of a horseshoe -shaped arrangement of twelve launch barrels, that are remotely directed by the Burya fire control system (that can also control the shorter ranged [[RBU-1000]]). It fires [[RGB-60]] rockets, which carry unguided [[depth chargescharge]]s. The rockets are normally fired in salvos of 1, 2, 4, 8 or 12 rounds. Reloading is automatic, with individual rounds being fed into the launcher by the 60UP loading system from a below deck magazine. Typical magazine capacity is either 72 or 96 rounds per launcher. It can also be used as afor shore bombardment system.
 
The '''{{vanchor |RPK-8}}''' system is an upgrade of the RBU-6000 system, firing the 90R rocket, which releases a 90SG depth charge that is actively guided in the water.<ref name=roe-rpk/> This allows it to home in on targets at depths of up to {{convert|1,000 meters|m|ft}}. The warhead is a {{convert|19.5&nbsp;|kg|lb|adj=on}} [[shaped charge]], which enables it to punch through the hulls of submarines. It can also be used against divers and torpedoes. System response time is reported to be 15 seconds and a single-salvo has a kill probability of 0.8. RPK-8 entered service in 1991 and mounted on Project 1154 and 11356 frigates. Serial production of the upgraded 90R1 rocket was launched in 2017.
 
RBU-6000 were the most widespread anti-submarine rocket launchers in the [[Soviet Navy]], used on many ship classes.
 
== Specifications ==
==Launcher==
* Weight: 3,100&nbsp;kg (empty)
* Length: 2 m
* Height: 2.25 m
* Width: 1.75 m
* Elevation: -15° to +65°
* Traverse: 180°
 
===Launcher specifications===
==RGB-60 projectile==
{|class=wikitable
* Weight: 110&nbsp;kg
! Value !! RBU-6000<ref name="wsys"/> !! RPK-8<ref name=roe-rpk>{{cite web |title=Anti-submarine rocket launcher system RPK-8 {{!}} |url=http://roe.ru/eng/catalog/naval-systems/shipborne-weapons/rpk-8/ |website=Catalog Rosoboronexport roe.ru}}</ref>
* Warhead: 25&nbsp;kg
|-
* Diameter: 0.212 m
! Empty weight (kg)
* Length: 1.83 m
| 3100 || 3500 + 4700 (autoloader)
* Range: 350 m to 5800 m
|-
* Depth: 10 to 500 m
! Length (m)
* Sink rate: 11.5&nbsp;m/s
| 2 ||
|-
! Height (m)
| 2.25 ||
|-
! Width (m)
| 1.75 ||
|-
! Elevation
| -15° to +65° ||
|-
! Traverse
| 180° ||
|}
 
=== Rocket specifications ===
==90R projectile==
All rockets are 212&nbsp;mm in diameter.<ref name=roe-rpk/>
* Weight: 112.5&nbsp;kg
 
* Warhead: 19.5&nbsp;kg
{|class=wikitable
* Diameter: 0.212 m
|-
* Length: 1.83 m
! Value !! RGB-60<ref name="wsys"/> !! 90R<ref name=roe-rpk/>
* Range: 600 m to 4,300 m
|-
* Effective radius: 130 m
! Weight (kg)
* Depth range:
| 113.5 || 112.5
** Submarines: 0 to 1,000 m
|-
** Torpedoes and divers: 4–10 m
! Warhead
| 23&nbsp;kg, explosive
| 19.5&nbsp;kg, shaped
|-
! Range (m)
| {{plainlist|1=
* Ballistic 1: 350 m to 1700 m
* Ballistic 2: 1500 m to 5500 m
}}
| 600 m to 4,300 m
|-
! Target depth (m)
| 10 to 500 m
| {{plainlist|
* Submarines: 0 to 1,000 m
* Torpedoes and divers: 4–10 m<ref name="wsys">{{cite web |title=RBU-6000 Smerch-2 |url=https://weaponsystems.net/system/528-RBU-6000+Smerch-2 |website=Weaponsystems.net |language=en}}</ref>
}}
|-
! Sink rate
| 11.6&nbsp;m/s || Unknown
|-
! Seek radius
| N/A (not homing) || 130&nbsp;m
|}
 
Both versions of depth charges have contact and programmed fuse modes.<ref name="wsys"/> The guided depth charge released by 90R has its own name, 90SG.<ref name=roe-rpk/>
 
India's [[DRDO]] developed Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) to enhance the range of existing RGB-60 rocket. ERASR has twin motor propulsion system which can fire the rocket in short range and long range mode to achieve a distance of 500 m to 8900 m. The rocket was successfully test fired from [[INS Chennai (D65)|INS Chennai]] on 3 April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Sushant |date=2023-04-06 |title=Anti-submarine rockets developed by 2 Pune labs successfully tested from INS Chennai |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/anti-submarine-rockets-pune-labs-successfully-tested-8542838/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anti Submarine Rocket for RBU 6000 Launcher |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/technology-cluster-links/labs-products-detail/2644/174 |access-date=4 January 2024 |website=Defence Research & Development Organisation}}</ref>
 
==Ships==
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*{{navy|Soviet Union}}<br />{{navy|Russia}}
**[[ {{sclass|Moskva class |helicopter carrier]]|1}} (Project 1123)
**[[ {{sclass|Kiev class |aircraft carrier]]|1}} (Project 1143/1143M)
**[[ {{sclass2|Kynda class |cruiser]]|1}} (Project 58)
**[[ {{sclass2|Kresta I class |cruiser]]|1}} (Project 1134)
**[[ {{sclass2|Kresta II class |cruiser]]|1}} (Project 1134A)
**[[ {{sclass2|Kara class |cruiser]]|1}} (Project 1134B)
**[[ {{sclass|Kirov class |battlecruiser]]|1}} (Project 1144/11442)
**[[ {{sclass|Slava class |cruiser]]|1}} (Project 1164)
** [[Kotlin -class destroyer|Kotlin-SAM -class destroyer]] (Project 56K/56A/56AE)
**[[ {{sclass2|Kanin class |destroyer]]|1}} (Project 57A)
**[[ {{sclass2|Kashin class |destroyer]]|1}} (Project 61/61M/61MP)
**[[ {{sclass|Udaloy class |destroyer]]|1}} (Project 1155)
** [[Burevestnik -class frigate|Burevestnik /Burevestnik M -class frigate]] (Project 1135/1135M)
**[[ {{sclass|Neustrashimy class |frigate]]|1}} (Project 1154)
**[[ {{sclass2|Koni class |frigate]]|1}} (Project 1159)
**[[ {{sclass2|Gepard class |frigate]]|1}} (Project 11661)
** [[Petya -class frigate|Petya II/III-class frigate]] (Project 159A/159AE)
**[[ {{sclass2|Mirka class |frigate]]|1}} (Project 35/35M)
** [[Grisha -class corvette|Grisha I/III/IV/V -class corvette]] (Project 1124.1/1124M/1124K/1124ME)
** [[Parchim -class corvette|Parchim II -class corvette]] (Project 133.1M)
**[[ {{sclass2|Poti class |corvette]]|1}} (Project 204)
*{{flagicon image|USSR, Flag KGB 1950.svg}} [[Soviet Border Troops|Soviet border Guard]]<br />{{flagicon image|Russian Border Guard.svg}} [[Russian Border Guard]]
**[[Kresta I class cruiser]] (Project 1134)
** [[Burevestnik-class frigate|Nerei-class frigate]] (Project 11351)
*{{flagicon image|Flag Of Soviet CoastGuard.svg}} [[Soviet Border Troops|Soviet border Guard]]<br />{{flagicon image|Russian Border Guard.svg}} [[Russian Border Guard]]
**[[Burevestnik class frigate|NereiGrisha II/V-class frigate]]corvette (Project 113511124P/1124ME)
**[[Grisha class corvette|Grisha II/V class corvette]] (Project 1124P/1124ME)
*{{navy|Ukraine}}
**[[Burevestnik class frigate|Nerei -class frigate]] (Project 11351)
**[[Petya class frigate|Petya II-class frigate]] (Project 159A)
**[[Grisha class corvette|Grisha II/V -class corvette]] (Project 1124P/1124ME)
*{{navy|Poland}}
**[[Kotlin class destroyer|Kotlin-SAM -class destroyer]] (Project 56AE)
**[[Kashin Kashin-class destroyer]] (Project 61MP)
**[[ORP {{ORP|Kaszub]]}} corvette (Project 620)
*{{navy|Romania}}
**[[ {{ship|Romanian frigate Mărăşeşti|Mărăşeşti frigate]]}}
**[[ {{sclass|Rear-Admiral EustaţiuEustațiu Sebastian class frigate]]|corvette|1}}
*{{navy|Bulgaria}}
**[[Koni Koni-class frigate]] (Project 1159)
**[[Poti Poti-class corvette]] (Project 204)
*{{navy|Lithuania}}
**[[Grisha class corvette|Grisha III -class corvette]] (Project 1124M)
*{{navy|Azerbaijan}}
**[[Petya class frigate|Petya II-class frigate]] (Project 159A)
*{{navy|SFR Yugoslavia}}<br>{{navy|Serbia and Montenegro}}<br>{{navy|Montenegro}}
**[[Koni Koni-class frigate]] (Project 1159)
**[[ {{sclass|Kotor class |frigate]]|1}} (Project 1159)
*{{navy|East Germany}}
**[[Koni Koni-class frigate]] (Project 1159)
** [[Parchim -class corvette|Parchim I -class corvette]] (Project 133)
*{{navy|India}}
**[[ {{sclass|Rajput class |destroyer]]|1}} (Project 61ME)
**[[ {{sclass|Delhi class |destroyer]]|1}} (Project 15)
**[[ {{sclass|Kolkata class |destroyer]]|1}} (Project 15A)
**[[Visakhapatnam-class {{sclass|Visakhapatnam|destroyer]]|1}} (Project 15B)
** {{sclass|Talwar|frigate|1}} (Project 11356)
 
**[[Talwar class {{sclass|Shivalik|frigate]]|1}} (Project 1135617)
** [[ShivalikNilgiri-class frigate (2019)|''Nilgiri''-class frigate]] (Project 1717A)
**[[Kamorta-class {{sclass|Kamorta|corvette]]|1}} (Project 28)
*{{Flagicon image|Ensign of Vietnam People's Navy.svg}} [[Vietnam People's Navy]]
*{{navy|Vietnam}}
** [[Petya -class frigate|Petya II/III-class frigate]] (Project 159A/159AE)
**[[Gepard class frigate|Gepard 3.9 frigate]] (Project 11661E) (Gepard 3.9) .
*{{navy|Indonesia}}
**[[Parchim class corvette|Parchim I -class corvette]] (Project 133)
*{{navy|Libya}}
**[[Koni Koni-class frigate]] (Project 1159TP)
*{{navy|Syria}}
**[[Petya class frigate|Petya III-class frigate]] (Project 159AE)
*{{navy|Algeria}}
**[[Koni Koni-class frigate]] (Project 1159T)
*{{navy|Ethiopia}}
**[[Petya class frigate|Petya II-class frigate]] (Project 159A)
*{{navy|Cuba}}
**[[Koni Koni-class frigate]] (Project 1159T)
 
==Armoured vehicles==
*{{army|Russia}}
** [[MT-LB]]s and [[T-80]] chassis have been seen with the launcher complex fitted during the [[Russo-Ukrainian War]].<ref>{{cite web |last1= |first1= |author1-link= |title=Russia Modifies T-80 Tanks Into Rocket Launchers; Fresh Proof Of Moscow's Military Might |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vy4_P-iclA |website=youtube.com |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |format=video |date=Jan 26, 2024}}</ref>
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{No footnotes|June 2009 article|date=June 2009}}
* ''The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Systems 1997-1998''
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.zavod9.com/en/?pid=21 RBU-6000 on the manufacturer's official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403181627/http://www.zavod9.com/en/?pid=21 |date=2015-04-03 }}
* [http://tass.com/defense/953361 Russia launches serial production of upgraded rockets for anti-submarine warfare system]
 
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