OKFOL (Russian: ОКФОЛ) is an explosive, used in a variety of applications (namely shaped charges). It is particularly suitable for use in shaped charges. It normally consists of 95% HMX phlegmatized with 5% wax. It has a density of 1.761 to 1.813 grams per cubic centimetre,[1] explosive velocity of 8,670 metres per second and a TNT equivalent of 1.70.

OKFOL is most notably used as the warhead's explosive in Russian/Soviet ATGMs, namely in the warhead of the 9M133 Kornet,[2] 9K113 Konkurs and 9K111 Fagot,[3] and other AT weaponry like the RPG-7 (PG-7V and PG-7VR) or the SPG-9 (specifically PG-9N warhead).

See also

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  • Octol, another HMX-based explosive.

Citations

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  1. ^ TY - JOUR AU - Wiśniewski, Adam PY - 2013/01/01 SP - 439 EP - 452 T1 - Technological Problems Encountered During the Elaboration of a Warhead Component with a Diaphragm VL - 10 JO - Central European Journal of Energetic Materials ER -
  2. ^ Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine - Second Edition (PDF) (Report) (2nd ed.). Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining. 2022-08-03. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2023-09-14. Retrieved 14 Sep 2023.
  3. ^ 9K113 Konkurs and 9K111 Fagot Description on armamentresearch.com. Retrieved on February 2nd, 2024.