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Neptune Missile Launcher

Manufacturer: Luch Design Bureau
Category: Tanks & Armored Vehicles
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Main Gun Caliber Not Applicable
Engine Power 420–500 hp (8×8 truck platform)
Maximum Speed ~60–70 km/h (vehicle)
Armor Type Light armored cab

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Vehicle Name	Neptune RK-360MC
Type / Role	Coastal Defense Missile Launcher
Manufacturer	Luch Design Bureau
Country of Origin	Ukraine
In Service	Yes
Year Introduced	2020
Unit Cost	Classified / Estimates vary
Crew	3–4 per launcher vehicle

2. Dimensions & Weight

Length (Gun Forward)	~9–10 m
Width	~2.6 m
Height	~3 m
Weight	~20–22 tons
Ground Clearance	High-mobility standard
Chassis Material	Steel / light armor

3. Performance

Engine Type	Diesel
Engine Power	420–500 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio	~20 hp/ton
Transmission	Automatic
Maximum Speed (Road)	60–70 km/h
Maximum Speed (Off-Road)	35–40 km/h
Operational Range	450–500 km (vehicle)
Suspension Type	Independent / Heavy-duty

4. Armament

Main Gun	Not Applicable (Missile-based system)
Ammunition Capacity	4 × R-360 Neptune Missiles per launcher (TEL)
Secondary Armament	None
Gun Elevation/Depression	Not Applicable (No gun; missile launch angle fixed/programmable)
Fire Control System	Digital Missile Fire-Control & Command Guidance System
Stabilization	Vehicle Stabilization for Missile Launch (Hydraulic outriggers)
Rate of Fire	4 missiles can be launched sequentially; reload not rapid-fire

5. Protection & Armor

Armor Type	Light Armored Cab (Vehicle)
Reactive Armor	No
Active Protection System (APS)	No
NBC Protection	Basic Vehicle-Level Protection
Smoke Grenade Launchers	No
Fire Suppression System	Standard Vehicle Suppression
Mine Protection	Limited / Standard for 8×8 Chassis

6. Mobility & Capability

Maximum Gradient	60%
Side Slope	40%
Trench Crossing	~1–1.5 m
Vertical Obstacle	~0.5–0.7 m
Fording Depth	~1 m
Turning Radius	Wide-turn / Large 8×8
Amphibious Capability	No

7. Sensors & Electronics

Fire Control Computer	Yes (Integrated)
Thermal Imaging	Provided through command vehicle
Night Vision	Yes
Laser Rangefinder	Over-the-horizon coastal surveillance
Ballistic Computer	GPS/INS
Communication System	Secure VHF/UHF Tactical Networks
Battlefield Management System	External radar + UAV reconnaissance

8. Operational Info

Service Branch	Ukrainian Navy / Coastal Defense
Primary Operator	Ukraine
Combat Experience	2022–Present
Upgrade Packages	Range & guidance enhancements ongoing
Export Status	Not publicly exported
Production Status	Limited-rate production

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Long-range strike capability up to 300 km
High-precision radar-guided targeting
Mobile 8×8 launcher platform for survivability
Capable of engaging land and naval targets
Indigenous, low-cost alternative to foreign systems

CONS

Limited production capacity
Requires integrated surveillance radar support
Vulnerable to counterbattery detection if stationary
Subsonic speed reduces survivability against advanced ship defenses
Not widely exported, limiting logistics support

Neptune Coastal Defense Missile Launcher

The Neptune coastal missile launcher, officially designated RK-360MC “Neptune,” is one of Ukraine’s most notable modern defense systems—designed to strengthen coastal security and deliver precision strikes against enemy ships, infrastructure, and high-value ground targets. Developed by Luch Design Bureau, the system emerged from Ukraine’s broader effort to rebuild domestic long-range strike capabilities following 2014. Its operational debut in 2022 marked a significant milestone when the missile system reportedly played a key role in the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva—a success story that thrust Neptune into global headlines.

The Neptune system consists of a mobile launcher vehicle, command and control trucks, transporter-erector-launchers (TELs), and the R-360 missile. With a range of up to 300 km, the missile flies at high subsonic speed and uses active radar guidance for terminal accuracy. The system’s mobility—built on an 8×8 heavy military chassis—enables rapid relocation and survivability against counterstrikes.

Designed primarily for coastal defense, Neptune has evolved into a multi-role precision-strike platform capable of engaging both naval targets and fixed land targets. It provides Ukraine with an indigenous, cost-effective alternative to foreign anti-ship systems and has demonstrated operational reliability under combat conditions.

Neptune Coastal Defense Missile Launcher Price

While official pricing is not publicly disclosed, Western defense analysts estimate that a full Neptune battery—including TELs, command vehicles, and support units—falls into the tens of millions of dollars range. Costs vary based on configuration, support equipment, and missile quantity.

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