Pantsir-M
Pantsir-M[1][2][3][4][5] is a Russian jamming-resistant naval close-in weapon system (CIWS) which entered service in 2018.[6] Pantsir-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). 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.
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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 |
Production history | |
Designer | KBP |
Manufacturer | KBP |
Produced | 2015-present |
Variants | Pantsir-ME |
Specifications | |
Rate of fire | 10000 rounds/minute |
Maximum firing range | 20km |
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.
Pantsir-M will replace Kashtan-M systems in Russian Navy.
Parameters
- Range: 20 km
- Altitude: 15 km
- Reaction time: 3–5 s
- Rate of fire: 10000 rounds per minute
Versions
There are two versions: the Pantsir-M domestic version and the Pantsir-ME export version.
Users
See also
References
- Litovkin, Nikolai (June 28, 2017). "New Russian naval missile system shown off to the world". www.rbth.com.
- Rogoway, Tyler. "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.
- http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2015-news/july-2015-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/2868-kbp-unveiled-pantsir-m-naval-variant-of-pantsir-s1-for-surface-ship-air-defense.html
- "Rostec Confirms Operational Debut For Pantsir-M | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com.