missile, a hatch would open on the roof of the turret, with the missile being raised out of the turret by the autoloader. The storage container of the missile would then be jettisoned, allowing the 3M7 Drakon to extend its stabiliser fins, readying the weapon to be fired. The missile was radio-command guided, using any one of seven frequencies and two codes. That prevented vehicles within a single unit interfering with each other. It was launched slightly upward, and at an angle to offset any wind drift during the first second of unguided flight. A tracer on the rear of the missile allowed the guidance system to track the missile and transmit radio commands to the missile. The commands were decoded by the missile and translated into deflection of the missiles fins. To ensure night combat capability, night-vision equipment was provided, but substantially reduced the missile's range. Specifications (3M7 Drakon missile) Guidance: Radio SACLOS. Weight: 54 kg Warhead: 5.8 kg HEAT Diameter: 150mm Wing span: 860 mm Length: 1240 mm Range: 300 m to 3500 m (day) 400 m to 900 m (night) Average Speed: Max Speed: 224 m/s (804 km/h) Penetration: 250 mm versus RHA at 60 degrees See also Taifun, a prototype Russian missile tank system developed during the same period. References External links Article about rocket tanks Article about the T-62 Armoured fighting vehicles of the Soviet Union Tank destroyers History of the tank Military vehicles introduced in the 1960s