Anti-Tank Missile
Stugna-P
The Stugna-P is a Ukrainian man-portable anti-tank guided missile system made by the Luch Design Bureau in Kyiv, in service since 2011. It uses laser beam-riding guidance with a range of 5 to 5.5 km and is exported as Skif.
Ukraine|Luch Design BureauWhat Is the Stugna-P? Overview, History and Development
Stugna-P was developed by the Luch Design Bureau in Kyiv, part of Ukroboronprom, and first deliveries to Ukrainian forces took place between about 2011 and 2018, depending on source. It fires 130 mm RK-2S or 152 mm RK-2M missiles with tandem HEAT warheads, with armour penetration above 1,000 to 1,200 mm RHA behind reactive armour (manufacturer claim). Guidance is laser beam-riding in manual or semi-automatic mode. Range is 5 km by day, about 3 km at night and about 5.5 km for the 152 mm missile.
The system weighs about 97 kg with the 130 mm missile and about 104 kg with the 152 mm missile. Variants include the Skif-M of 2022 with a lighter tripod and new sight, the SERDAR remote weapon station with 2 to 4 missiles, and vehicle launchers. It has been widely used in the 2022 war and credited with many Russian armour kills. Operators are Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Morocco and Qatar, and Turkish co-production has been reported. Rivals include Javelin, NLAW, Kornet, Spike and OMTAS.
Stugna-P Specifications: Range, Speed, Warhead and Guidance
Stugna-P Variants and Versions Compared
Stugna-P is the base 130 mm man-portable laser beam-riding system.
Skif is the export name and the Skif-M of 2022 adds a lighter tripod and new sight.
Stugna-P (152 mm RK-2M) is the version firing the larger 152 mm missile with range of about 5.5 km.
Which Countries Use the Stugna-P? Operators and Users
Ukraine
Azerbaijan
Algeria
Morocco
QatarStugna-P FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
How far can the Stugna-P shoot?
The Stugna-P has a range of about 5 km by day and about 3 km at night, with the 152 mm missile reaching about 5.5 km. It uses laser beam-riding guidance.
Is Stugna-P better than Javelin?
The Stugna-P and the Javelin are different classes. Stugna-P is heavier at about 97 kg with a longer beam-riding range of 5 km, while the Javelin is a lighter fire-and-forget missile with a shorter range.
Which countries use the Stugna-P?
The Stugna-P is used by Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Morocco and Qatar, exported by Luch as Skif. Turkish participation in production has been reported.
Who makes the Stugna-P?
The Stugna-P is made by the Luch Design Bureau in Kyiv, Ukraine, part of Ukroboronprom. Its export name is Skif.
What warhead does the Stugna-P use?
The Stugna-P uses a tandem HEAT warhead with armour penetration of more than 1,000 mm RHA behind reactive armour, according to the manufacturer. Missiles come in 130 mm and 152 mm calibers.
How heavy is the Stugna-P?
The Stugna-P system weighs about 97 kg with the 130 mm missile and about 104 kg with the 152 mm missile. The missile in its container weighs 30 to 37 kg.