K-15 Krajina Missile Explained

K-15 Krajina
Origin: Republic of Serbian Krajina
Type:Tactical ballistic missile
Is Missile:yes
Service:1995
Used By: Army of Serb Krajina
Wars:Yugoslav Wars
Weight:5,100lb (2,300kg)
Filling:HE 1,001lb (454kg)
Engine:Liquid-propellant
Vehicle Range:150km (93mi)
Guidance:Inertial navigation
Transport:ZIL-131

The K-15 Krajina (Serbian: К-15 Крајина) was a tactical ballistic missile displayed in Republic of Serbian Krajina in June 1995. It appeared to be a modified Soviet Navy P-15 Termit Anti-ship missile which was converted for use as a ballistic missile mounted on a S-75 Dvina launcher.[1]

The range was estimated to be 150 km (93 mi).[2] The extremely limited range of the K-15 Krajina, combined with what is presumed to be a small payload, made the threat from such a weapon minimal.[2] Sources suggest that the missile development was continued by Serbia and Montenegro well into 1996.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fall 1995 . Ballistic, Cruise Missile, and Missile Defense Systems: Trade and Significant Developments, March 1995 - June 1995 . The Non-Proliferation Review.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20071008193418/http://www.missilethreat.com/missilesoftheworld/id.60/missile_detail.asp Duncan, Lennox, Ballistic Missiles, Jane’s Defence Weekly, 17 April 1996