Skif (anti-tank guided missile)

The Skif, also known as the Stugna-P or Stuhna-P, is a Ukrainian anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system developed in the early 2010s by the Luch Design Bureau, a unit of UkrOboronProm.

[2][1][3] The initial guidance device PN-S (ПН-С) of the Skif was developed and manufactured by Belarusian design bureau Peleng based in Minsk.

The Skif consists of a tripod, PDU-215 remote control panel, guidance device, and thermographic camera (thermal imager).

Tandem charge high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) RK-2S warheads might be able to counter medium weight main battle tanks such as the T-90A with penetration of 800 millimetres (31 in) behind ERA.

The system also includes high explosive (HE) fragmentation RK-2OF and RK-2М-OF warheads to attack infantry positions and light armored vehicles.

[2][1] According to a 2014 article, SLX-Hawk thermal imaging camera produced by Selex ES can be installed for use at night and in poor visibility conditions.

System configuration with 152 mm missiles using RK-2M-K and RK-2М-OF warheads: SERDAR is a stabilized remote controlled weapon station (RCWS).

The system was developed jointly by the Luch Design Bureau, Turkish company Aselsan, and SpetsTechnoExport, part of Ukraine's Ukroboronprom enterprise.

It possesses a longer range overall, flies significantly faster, and is harder to jam due to its SACLOS laser guidance.

As the war has moved to the Donbas and fighting has changed from wooded areas to open plains, the missile has been fitted to light vehicles to make it mobile.

Skif firing from a concealed position by remote control
Skif and Aselsan Eye-LR-S thermal imaging camera
A Ukrainian three-man anti-tank team moving on foot in a winter maneuver, carrying Skif ATGM
Armored car Otokar Cobra of the Azerbaijani army, equipped with a Skif ATGM