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KBP Instrument Design Pantsir missile system

KBP Instrument Design · Surface-to-Air · Russia · Modern (1992–2009)

KBP Instrument Design Pantsir missile system — Surface-to-Air
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The Pantsir missile system is a family of self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery systems. Three types of vehicles make up one system: a missile launcher, a radar truck and a command post. Starting with the Pantsir-S1 as the first version, it is produced by KBP Instrument Design Bureau of Tula, Russia, and is the successor to the Tunguska M1.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SAM
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
KBP Instrument Design
Operator
Russia/export
Primary Role
Surface-to-Air
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2003
Produced
2000
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Solid-fuel rocket motor
Thrust / Power
None (rocket)
Launch
Ground-launched
Length (ft)
11.5
Empty Weight (lb)
44
MTOW (lb)
94
Payload (lb)
20
Endurance (hr)
0.01
Service Ceiling (ft)
50000
Range (mi)
11
Max Speed (mph)
2148
Max Speed (Mach)
2.8
Armament
Blast-fragmentation + 30mm autocannon