Pantsir-M

Pantsir-M[1] (Russian: Панцирь-М, lit. '"Carapace-M"') is a Russian jamming-resistant naval close-in weapon system (CIWS) which entered service in 2018.[2] Pantsir-M will replace Kashtan-M systems in Russian Navy.[3][4][5][6]

Pantsir-M
TypeShip-based CIWS/Missile launcher
Place of originRussian Federation
Service history
In service2018-present
Used byRussian Federation
Production history
DesignerKBP
ManufacturerKBP
Produced2015-present
VariantsPantsir-ME
Specifications
Rate of fire10000 rounds/minute
Maximum firing range20km
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

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),[7] 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
  • Range: 20 km
  • Altitude: 15 km
  • Reaction time: 3–5 s
  • Rate of fire: 10,000 rounds per minute

Versions

There are two versions:

  • Pantsir-M: The domestic version
  • Pantsir-ME: The export version

Users

See also

References
  1. "KBP Unveiled Pantsir-M Naval Variant of Pantsir-S1 for Surface Ship Air Defense". Navyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  2. "Rostec Confirms Operational Debut For Pantsir-M | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com.
  3. Litovkin, Nikolai (June 28, 2017). "New Russian naval missile system shown off to the world". www.rbth.com.
  4. Rogoway, Tyler. "Russia To Begin Testing Its Fearsome New "Pantsir-ME" Naval Close-In Defense System". Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  5. "IMDS 2017: Rostec unveils Pantsir-ME naval weapon, adds details on the system – Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  6. "Rostec launches new Pantsir-ME missile to protect ships against air threats". Naval Technology. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  7. "Russian Navy to start receiving navalized Pantsir-M Air Defense Missile/Gun System next year".
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