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,TY - JOUR AU - Wiśniewski, Adam PY - 2013/01/01 SP - 439 EP - 452 T1 - Technological Problems Encountered During the Elaboration of a Warhead Component with a Diaphragm VL - 10 JO - Central European Journal of Energetic Materials ER - 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, 9K113 Konkurs and 9K111 Fagot,9K113 Konkurs and 9K111 Fagot Description on armamentresearch.com. Retrieved on February 2nd, 2024. and other AT weaponry like the RPG-7 (PG-7V and PG-7VR) or the SPG-9 (specifically PG-9N warhead).
See also Octol, another HMX-based explosive.
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