P-70 Ametist
Country of origin
Soviet Union
ManufacturerNPO Mashinostroyeniya
The P-70 Ametist (NATO reporting name: SS-N-7 Starbright, GRAU designation 4K66; Russian: П-70 «Аметист» 'Amethyst') was an anti-ship missile carried by Soviet and Indian Project 670 submarines, as well as the Soviet Project 661 Anchar. It was soon succeeded by the P-120 Malakhit (SS-N-9 'Siren').
Fielded on June 3 1968, it was the first anti-ship missile system in the world to be launched from a submerged submarine. From 1968 to 1987, a total of 631 missiles were built.
Fielded on June 3 1968, it was the first anti-ship missile system in the world to be launched from a submerged submarine. From 1968 to 1987, a total of 631 missiles were built.
