The S-8KOM rocket is designed to destroy armoured targets with a shaped-charge fragmentation warhead, penetrating a 400mmthick armour plate. The S-8BM rocket with a penetrating warhead is designed to engage personnel in fortifications. The warhead penetrates a 800mmthick reinforced concrete plate. The two rockets have 80mm diameter, 1.54-1.70m length, and weigh 11.1 to 15.2 kg. Their launch ranges lie between 1,200 and 4,500 m, and flight speeds between 450 and 610 km/h. The rockets are operational at ambient temperatures of ± 60^oC.

B8 Rocket Pods

The B8 rocket pod can be useed with all modifications of the S-8 rockets. The B8M-1 rocket pod is designed for employment by tactical aircraft. The B8V20-A rocket pod is designed for mounting on helicopters. The B8V7 rocket pod is designed for mounting on light aircraft.