OKFOL (Russian: ОКФОЛ) is an explosive, used in a variety of applications (namely shaped charges). It is particularly suitable for use in shaped charges. It normally consists of 95% HMX phlegmatized with 5% wax. It has a density of 1.761 to 1.813 grams per cubic centimetre,1 explosive velocity of 8,670 metres per second and a TNT equivalent of 1.70.
OKFOL is most notably used as the warhead's explosive in Russian/Soviet ATGMs, namely in the warhead of the 9M133 Kornet,2 9K113 Konkurs and 9K111 Fagot,3 and other AT weaponry like the RPG-7 (PG-7V and PG-7VR) or the SPG-9 (specifically PG-9N warhead).
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- Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine - Second Edition (PDF) (Report) (2nd ed.). Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining. 2022-08-03. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2023-09-14. Retrieved 14 Sep 2023.
- 9K113 Konkurs and 9K111 Fagot Description on armamentresearch.com. Retrieved on February 2nd, 2024.