9M55K4 Smerch rocket

Also known as

9M55K4
9М55К4
9M55K4 rocket

The 9M55K4 is a Russian 300 mm Smerch rocket designed for remote laying of anti-tank land mines. Deagel describes it as a 9M55-family round for the Smerch launcher family, while Missilery gives a payload of up to 25 mines and a self-destruction window of 16 to 24 hours after laying.

9M55K4 Smerch rocket, 300 mm remote mine-laying rocket, Munitions

Image source: 9M55K4 rocket | Missilery.info

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Russia
Built by: NPO Splav
Type: 300 mm remote mine-laying rocket
Service note: Late Soviet period to present
Produced: 1987-present

300 mm artillery rocket landmine mine remote mining smerch

Specifications

Caliber: 300 mm
Weight: 800 kg
Length: 7,600 mm
Range: 20-70 km
Payload: Up to 25 anti-tank mines
Mine weight: 4.85 kg
Self-destruction time: 16-24 hours

Launch Platform

The 9M55K4 is a Smerch-fired 300 mm rocket for remote laying of anti-tank land mines.

Launcher

Launcher type

Launch evidence

BM-30 Smerch, 300 mm heavy multiple launch rocket system, Artillery

300 mm multiple launch rocket system

Deagel describes the 9M55K4 as a 300 mm rocket in the Smerch family designed for remote laying of anti-tank land mines, and Missilery gives the same 25-mine payload and self-destruction window.

Sources: 9M55K4 rocket | Deagel, 9M55K4 rocket | Missilery.info

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Designed for BM-30 / 9K58 Smerch launchers.

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Sources

9M55K4 rocket | DeagelPublisher: Deagel | Note: Supports the 9M55K4's 300 mm Smerch-family context, contractor Splav, remote anti-tank mine-laying role, 25-mine payload, 4.85 kg mine weight, 20-70 km range, and 16 to 24 hour self-destruction window. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 9M55K4 rocket | Missilery.infoPublisher: Missilery.info | Note: Supports image provenance and the 9M55K4's Smerch compatibility, remote mine-laying role, 25-mine payload, and mine self-destruction timing. | Accessed: 2026-06-27