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{{Infobox Weapon
|is_missile=yes
|name=RBS-15
|image=[[Image:Rb15.JPG|300px]]  
|caption=RBS-15 on right
|origin= [[Sweden]]
|type=[[Fire and forget]]<br>[[Anti-ship missile|anti-ship]] and [[land-attack missile|land attack]]
|used_by= See ''[[RBS-15#Operators|operators]]''
|manufacturer=[[Saab Bofors Dynamics]], [[Diehl BGT Defence]]
|unit_cost=
|propellant=
|production_date=
|service=1985- present
|engine=[[turbojet]]
|engine_power=
|weight=800 [[kilogram|kg]]
|length=4.33 [[meter|m]]
|height=
|diameter=50 [[meter|cm]]
|wingspan=1.4 m
|speed=[[subsonic flight|subsonic]]
|vehicle_range=250 [[meter|km]]
|ceiling=
|altitude=[[sea skimming]]
|filling=200 kg [[High explosive|HE]] blast and pre-fragmented
|guidance=[[inertial guidance|inertial]], [[Global Positioning System|GPS]], active [[radar]] ([[J band]])
|detonation=[[impact fuze|impact]] or [[proximity fuze|proximity]]
|launch_platform=[[naval ship]]s, [[aircraft]] and land-based [[missile launchers]]
}}

The '''RBS-15''' (Robotsystem 15) is a long-range [[fire-and-forget]] [[surface-to-surface missile|surface-to-surface]] and [[air-to-surface missile|air-to-surface]], [[anti-ship missile]]. The later version '''Mk. III''' has the ability to attack land targets as well. The missile was developed by the [[Sweden|Swedish]] company [[Saab Bofors Dynamics]]. 

==History==
The history of the missile can be traced back to the Swedish missile '''RB 08''' from the mid-1960s (which in turn had been developed from the [[France|French]] [[CT-20 (missile)|CT-20]] target drone). The RB 08 was an anti-ship missile, which functioned basically in the same way as the RBS-15. Both missiles are guided by an autopilot mid-course guidance and a monopulse J-band radar. The engine is a liquid propellant sustainer.

Development of the RBS-15 began in the late 1970s under the name '''KSA'''. The first weapon contract was signed in 1979, at the last minute the Swedish government had opted not to buy the [[Boeing Harpoon|Harpoon]] anti ship missile and instead develop an indigenous design. The development took six years, and the ship version '''RBS-15 Mk. I''' was introduced.
[[Image:RobotbÃ¥t.jpeg|thumb|left|''RBS-15 Mk 1'' on Swedish Missile Boat [[HMS Västervik]]]]
The missile had been ordered in 1984 by the [[Swedish Navy]] to develop a coastal defense version of the RBS-15F. The missile was taken into Swedish Navy service as the '''Rb 15''' by the Swedish Navy and became operational in 1985. The [[Swedish Air Force]] received their missiles a couple of years later. The Mk. I was produced from 1985 to 1990.

Work on a further developed version, the '''RBS-15 Mk. II''', was initiated in the early 1980s. But it took until 1994, before a development contract was signed for the upgraded anti-ship missile. The Mk. II has the same range (70+ km), but the mid-course and terminal guidance system, as well as the radar and IR signature were upgraded. The Mk. II has been produced since 1998.

The development of the '''RBS-15 Mk. III''' began in the mid-1990s. Emphasis was put on increased range (due to larger fuel capacity and new fuel the range has been increased to some 200&nbsp;km), improved accuracy (integrated GPS) and selectable priority targeting, which improved the weapon system's flexibility. The Mk. III missile will also be produced by [[Diehl BGT Defence]] of [[Germany]] for the new class of German stealth corvettes, and is likely to be later used on other [[German Navy]] vessels as well. [[Finland|Finnish]] car maker [[Sisu Auto|Sisu]] produces missile launch cars for RBS-15. The Mk. III has been in production since 2004.

===Development phase===
The missile was developed from the [[RB 04]] missile that was used by the Swedish air force. The front of the missile was retained, including the warhead, but the rear received new wings and a turbofan engine replaced the rocket previously used. The RBS-15 underwent trials on the missile FAC HMS Piteå from 1983 and became operational with the Swedish navy in 1985. The [[Västergötland class submarine]]s were projected to have 4 vertical missile launch tubes for RBS-15 missiles in an extended hull but this was canceled due to budget constraints and it didn't fit the way Swedish submarines operated.

==Versions==
;RBS-15 Mk. I: Powered by a French Microturbo TRI-60 engine, with a thrust of 3.73&nbsp;kN (380 khp/830&nbsp;lbf). Range 70+ km
;RBS-15F: An Mk. I adapted for air launch. Entered service in 1989.
;RBS-15 Mk. II: Range 70+ km. Designed to be launched from a number of different platforms, such as land-based launchers, aircraft, and ships.
;RBS-15SF: Mk. II version for Finland. Local designation '''MtO 85''' (''Meritorjuntaohjus 1985'')
;RBS-15 Mk. III: Range 200&nbsp;km, with land attack capability. There is only a ship launched version. Production started in 2004. New Oval launch tubes instead of the old box type.
;RBS-15SF-3: Both new Mk. IIIs and upgraded Mk. IIs, which have been upgraded to Mk. III standard. Finnish designation '''MtO 85M'''
;RBS-15 Mk. IV: Currently being developed. Incorporates dual seekers, has a longer range and new missile link system. The radar signature has been reduced and its warhead can be changed depending on the mission. Future upgrades may include concept optimization for sea or land targets. The range of the Mk. IV would have to be significantly larger than others versions, over 1 000&nbsp;km.

==Operators==
===Current operators===
[[Image:MOL - mobilni obalni lanser.jpg|thumb|Croatian MOL with RBS-15 missiles]]
[[Image:RTOP-12 Kralj Dmitar Zvonimir 007.jpg|thumb|Croatian missile boat ''Kralj Dmitar Zvonimir'' with RBS-15 missiles]]

;{{CRO}}:  It is the primary weapon of the [[Croatian Navy]] for its five guided missile corvettes. It operates the RBS-15m from Tatra trucks (25 units) and stored for a future corvette use (75 units). 
;{{FIN}}: The [[Finnish Navy]] operates both RBS-15SF (Mk. IIs, designation '''MtO 85''', 70 units) and RBS-15SF-3 (Mk. III, 48 units). The Mk. IIs are operated from [[Rauma class missile boat|''Rauma'' class FACs]] (previously on [[Helsinki class missile boat|''Helsinki'' class]] vessels as well), and it is also mounted on Sisu trucks for mobile coastal defense. The Mk. IIIs are operated from [[Hamina class missile boat|''Hamina'' class FACs]]. Older Mk. IIs (RBS-15F) have been upgraded to Mk. III standard (RBS-15K). 
;{{GER}}: The [[German Navy]] has chosen the Mk. IIIs and  Mk. IVs to equip its [[Braunschweig class corvette]]s and planned [[F125|F125 class frigates]] and also plans to upgrade its [[Brandenburg class frigate]]s with Mk. III
;{{POL}}: The [[Polish Navy]] has chosen the Mk. III to equip its Orkan class missile ships and the future [[Gawron-class frigates]]. A deal worth 110 million € was signed and the Orkan class ships modifications will be carried out by Thales Naval Netherlands. Mk.II missiles for Navy mobile land based launchers have also been delivered as part of the offset deal.
;{{SWE}}: The [[Royal Swedish Navy]] operates the missiles from its [[Norrköping class fast attack craft|''Norrköping'' class FAC]], [[Stockholm class corvette|''Stockholm'']], [[Göteborg class corvette|''Göteborg'']] and [[Visby class corvette|''Visby'' class corvettes]]. The [[Swedish coastal artillery|Royal Coastal Artillery]] was also equipped with RBS-15Ms, which were mounted on Volvo trucks. The [[Swedish Air Force]] operates the RBS-15F. The [[Saab 37 Viggen|AJ 37 Viggen]] and the [[JAS 39 Gripen]] carries the missile, with the Viggen no longer in service . The following missiles are or have been used by the different branches: RB04E , RB08A, RBS08A , Mk. I, Mk. II Mk. III, RBS-15F ), RBS-15K and RBS-15M
;{{TUR}}:The Turkish Navy has the RBS-15 Mk3 for its new Milgem class corvettes.

===On-order===
;{{THA}}
As a part of [[Gripen]] procurement program, [[Royal Thai Air Force]] will order air-launch version, RBS-15F to equip on [[Gripen]].<ref>[http://www.gripen.com/en/MediaRelations/News/2008/080211_th_signing.htm Gripen International] Gripen agreement between Sweden and Thailand signed.</ref>

===Former operators===
;{{YUG}}: Some RBS-15s were delivered during the late 80's for implementation on the new [[SFR Yugoslav Navy|Yugoslavian Navy]] FACs to replace existing Russian-built missiles, but this project was never finalized due to the [[Yugoslav wars]]. Missiles have since ended up in the [[Croatian navy]].

==See also==
{{Commonscat-inline|RBS-15}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Weapon-Systems/Air-to-Surface-Weapon-Systems/RBS15_Mk3/ Manufacturer's page]
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/rbs15.htm GlobalSecurity.org]
* [http://www.diehl-bgt.de/index.php?id=550&L=1 German manufacturer's page (site in English)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Q-wBWQ3eE YouTube videoclip of land-based RBS 15]
* [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1973/1973%20-%201566.html Flight Global archive, 1973 issue on Anti Ship Missiles]

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