Saab Rb 08
Robot 08 (Rb 08) was a Swedish anti-ship missile. It was the first operational ship-based anti-ship missiles. The design was a development of the French Nord Aviation CT20 target missile and was manufactured by Saab. The project to develop the weapon was initiated in the 1950s and the missile entered service in 1966 aboard the Halland-class destroyers, later also serving with the Swedish Coastal Artillery. Guidance was via radio command and active radar homing. The missile was replaced by the RBS-15, being retired in 1995.
| Rb 08 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Place of origin | Sweden |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1966-1995 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 900 kg (2,000 lb) (missile) 315 kg (694 lb) (launch rockets) |
| Length | 5.72 m (18.8 ft) |
| Diameter | 0.66 m (2 ft 2 in) |
| Wingspan | 3.01 m (9.9 ft) |
| Warhead | High Explosive |
| Warhead weight | 250 kg (551 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | contact fuze |
| Engine | Turbomeca Marboré turbojet |
Operational range | 70 km (43 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h (560 mph) |
Guidance system | radio command (initial) Active radar homing (terminal) |
Launch platform | Halland-class destroyer |
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