OVERVIEW: The S-24B is an unguided, 240mm air-to-ground rocket designed for use against fortified positions and area targets, launched individually from aircraft pylons. It features a high-explosive fragmentation warhead and is equipped with the V-24A impact fuze.

DETAILS: The S-24B is 2.33 m long including the V-24A fuze and weighs approximately 235 kg, with a 123 kg warhead containing around 25–30 kg of explosive filler. The V-24A is an electromechanical point-detonation fuze with optional short-delay function, allowing effective action against both hard and soft targets. The rocket generates approximately 4,000 fragments upon detonation and is spin-stabilized via wrap-around fins that deploy after release. The motor uses reduced-smoke BN-K propellant and provides a maximum range of about 3 km at velocities exceeding 400 m/s.

The S-24B differs from the earlier S-24 by using a low-smoke motor and improved fragmentation casing, while maintaining the same warhead weight and aerodynamic profile for compatibility.

The rocket is carried directly on aircraft pylons without pods. After launch, stabilizing fins deploy and the fuze arms in flight, detonating on contact or with brief delay for optimal penetration and fragmentation effect.

NOTE:
IOC: 1984
Operators: Russia, Ukraine, Syria, Algeria, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, India
Platforms: Su-17, Su-20, Su-22, Su-24, Su-25, Su-27, Su-30, Su-35, MiG-23BN, MiG-27, MiG-29, Mi-24, Mi-28, Ka-29, Ka-50, Ka-52
Conflict used in: Soviet–Afghan War (1984–1989), Syrian Civil War (2015–present), Russian–Ukrainian War (2022–present)

SOURCE:
Weaponsystems.net: https://weaponsystems.net/system/1328-240mm%20S-24 ; Fenix Insight: https://www.fenixinsight.com/explosive-hazards/fuzes/V-24A ; MilitaryRussia.ru ; Jane’s Air-Launched Weapons ; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-24_rocket