What is a Russian Tunguska?

What is a Russian Tunguska?

The 2K22 Tunguska (Russian: 2К22 “Тунгуска”) is a Russian tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon armed with a surface-to-air gun and missile system.

How effective is Shilka?

The effective vertical range is 1.5 km (0.93 mi) at a direct range to target of 2.5 km (1.6 mi) and target speed of 250 m/s (up to 500 m/s if a modern fire control system is used).

What is the fastest air to air missile?

The most well-known supersonic missile is the Indian/Russian BrahMos, is currently the fastest operational supersonic missile capable of speeds around 2,100–2,300 mph.

How many tubes does a Russian artillery rocket have?

Russian designation for the whole artillery system is the 9K58, while the launcher vehicle is designated as the 9A52 or BM-30. The Smerch has 12 tubes for 300 mm artillery rockets. A standard rocket is 7.6 m long and weights 800 kg. Originally this multiple launch rocket system had a range of 70 km.

What is BM-30 Smerch artillery system?

The BM-30 Smerch artillery system is available based on Russian MZKT MAZ-543 8×8 chassis or a Czech Republic Tatra chassis both wheeled. The MAZ-543 chassis is fitted with powered steering on the front two axles. BM-30 Smerch reaches a maximum road speed of 60 km/h.

How many tubes does the BM-30 Smerch 9K58 have?

The BM-30 Smerch 9K58 launcher vehicle is equipped with 12 launcher tubes. The BM-30 Smerch can fire the 9M55K 300 mm rocket. The 300 mm rocket tube arrangement is two separate banks of four with a connecting roof of the remaining four tubes overlying the inner tubes of the banks.

What kind of rocket can the BM-30 Smerch fire?

The BM-30 Smerch can fire the 9M55K 300 mm rocket. The 300 mm rocket tube arrangement is two separate banks of four with a connecting roof of the remaining four tubes overlying the inner tubes of the banks.