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Pantsir-M[2] (Russian: Панцирь-М, lit. 'Carapace-M') is a Russian jamming-resistant naval close-in weapon system (CIWS) which entered service in 2018.[3] Pantsir-M will replace Kashtan-M systems in Russian Navy.[4][5][6][7]
Pantsir-M | |
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Type | Ship-based CIWS/Missile launcher |
Place of origin | Russian Federation |
Service history | |
In service | 2018–present |
Used by | Russian Federation |
Wars | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine[1] |
Production history | |
Designer | KBP |
Designed | 2015 |
Manufacturer | KBP |
Unit cost | Unknown |
Produced | 2015-present |
No. built | Unknown |
Variants | Pantsir-ME |
Specifications | |
Rate of fire | 10,000 rounds/minute |
Maximum firing range | 20 km |
Main armament | Hermes-K missiles and 57E6 missiles |
Secondary armament | Two 30×165mm AO-18KD |
Launch platform | Ship |
According to Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov, Pantsir-M's destructive power is three to four times higher than Kashtan-M's.
Description
editPantsir-M is equipped with friend or foe identification system and armed with naval version of the Pantsir's 57E6 missiles and Hermes-K missiles. Its secondary armament are two six-barreled 30×165mm GSh-6-30K/AO-18KD rotary cannons (range 5 km),[8] same as on Kashtan-M. Pantsir-M is fully automated and can engage up to four targets simultaneously at a range of up to 20 km and can operate as a battery of up to four modules. Pantsir-M can intercept sea skimming missiles flying as low as two meters above the surface. If a target isn't sufficiently destroyed by Pantsir's missile attack it can automatically direct its cannons against it. Pantsir-M's phased array radar, electro-optical/infrared targeting and identification system are based on that of Pantsir's 1RS2-1.
Parameters
edit- Range: 20 km
- Altitude: 15 km
- Reaction time: 3–5 s
- Rate of fire: 10,000 rounds per minute
Versions
editThere are two versions:
- Pantsir-M: The domestic version
- Pantsir-ME: The export version
Users
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ Новости, РИА (2024-04-07). "В зоне СВО впервые применили морской комплекс ПВО "Панцирь-М"". РИА Новости (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "KBP Unveiled Pantsir-M Naval Variant of Pantsir-S1 for Surface Ship Air Defense". Navyrecognition.com. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Rostec Confirms Operational Debut For Pantsir-M | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com.
- ^ Litovkin, Nikolai (June 28, 2017). "New Russian naval missile system shown off to the world". www.rbth.com.
- ^ Rogoway, Tyler (28 December 2017). "Russia To Begin Testing Its Fearsome New "Pantsir-ME" Naval Close-In Defense System". Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "IMDS 2017: Rostec unveils Pantsir-ME naval weapon, adds details on the system – Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Rostec launches new Pantsir-ME missile to protect ships against air threats". Naval Technology. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2018.