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Bastion-P “SS-C-5 Stooge” gallery

Javier
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The Bastion-P coastal defence system use the P.800 Oniks / Yakhont anti-ship cruise missile of vertical firing and is the same used in the Indian-Russian Brahmos system. NATO designation is SS-C-5 Stooge for the system and SS-N-26 Strobile for the missile.
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The transporter erector launcher (TEL) truck is an 8×8 MZKT-7930 that carries 2 missiles ready for firing. They can be fired in an interval of 5 seconds to different targets and then, the launcher change position to avoid enemy detection.
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The Bastion-P is in service with Russia, Syria and Vietnam. It has been used against ground targets by the Syrian Army, wich currently has two active systems. The missile has a 250 kg HE warhead with a delay fuze.
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There is a silo-based variant designated as Bastion K.300S, (not this image). This missile is deployed in the Crimean Peninsula since 2015.
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Vietnam purchased two systems that are framed within Naval Infantry since 2011. These missiles are deployed in the South China Sea.
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In 2016 Russia deployed a Bastion-P system in the Kuril Islands, as part of its campaign to strengthen its defenses. It is operated by the 18th Machine Gun Artillery Division.

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