The categorization systems I’m familiar (primarily the US system and the now defunct Soviet system) with would still regard it as a missile, despite the non-explosive function. It’s designed for 77N6 missiles with no explosive payload (77N6-N and 77N6-N-1), but the reporting above says that 77N6 missiles with explosive payloads are being used.
The categorization systems I’m familiar (primarily the US system and the now defunct Soviet system) with would still regard it as a missile, despite the non-explosive function. It’s designed for 77N6 missiles with no explosive payload (77N6-N and 77N6-N-1), but the reporting above says that 77N6 missiles with explosive payloads are being used.