What is S-80FP?

About S-80FP:

• It is an 80mm unguided rocket developed primarily for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
• It is an air-to-surface rocket intended for both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
• It was designed by Splav Corporation, Russia.
• It is designed to hit sole and multiple targets, unarmored and lightly-armored military hardware, as well as surface ships.
• The S-80FP can detonate before hitting the target, on impact or after penetrating the target.
• It has a total weight of 17 kg and its warhead of 9.5 kg.

Q1) What is a rotary-wing aircraft?

A rotorcraft or rotary-wing aircraft is a heavier-than-air flying machine that uses lift generated by wings, called rotor blades, that revolve around a mast. Several rotor blades mounted on a single mast are referred to as a rotor.

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