2S6 Tunguska Russian 30mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft System

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"WEG"

"Air Defense"

"Hybrid Missile Systems"

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"Russia (RUS)"

"Air"

"PRO_Algeria"

"PRO_India"

"PRO_Myanmar"

"PRO_Russian Federation"

"PRO_Ukraine"

"PRO_Yemen"

notes

"Introduction The 2S6 Tunguska is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and SAM system of Soviet origin. It was developed in the 1970's as a more capable successor to the widely used ZSU-23-4 Shilka. The main role of the Tunguska is to protect armor and infantry units against helicopters and ground attack aircraft. The Tunguska was to be more than twice as effective in combat than its predecessor. Therefore it uses larger caliber projectiles and missiles were integrated later during the design. Layout The Tunguska has a somewhat similar layout as the German Gepard, which entered service with West Germany while the Tunguska was in development. The Tunguska is based on a tracked chassis. The turret is located in the front and the engine and drivetrain are located at the rear. A double barrel 2A38M autocannon is located on each side of the turret. Eight ready to launch surface to air missiles are fitted alongside the guns. Firepower The Tunguska is armed with both guns and missiles. The two twin barrel 2A38M autocannon fire 30mm projectiles. The combined cyclic rate of fire is about 5.000 rpm. The Tunguska can fire its guns on the move against aerial targets. The missiles can only be launched while halted. Sensor systems The Tunguska features a tracking radar at the front of the turret. At the rear of the turret the surveillance radar is located. When in use the radar rotates continuously. When on the move the surveillance radar is stowed behind the turret. The tracking radar can track targets up to an altitude of 3.5 km. The surveillance radar has a range of 18 km. Mobility The tracked chassis provides good mobility in the field. This allows it to keep up with the tracked combat vehicles it is meant to protect. The water-cooled V12 diesel engine provides up to 780 hp. The maximum speed is 65 km/h on roads."

dateOfIntroduction

1982

countryOfOrigin

"Russia (RUS)"

proliferation

"Algeria, India, Myanmar, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Yemen"

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"Algeria"

"India"

"Myanmar"

"Russian Federation"

"Ukraine"

"Yemen"

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"System"

properties

name	"Alternative Designation"
value	"2S6 Tunguska"

name	"Type"
value	"tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon armed with a surface-to-air gun and missile system."

name	"In Service"
value	"1982-Present"

name	"Crew"
value	"4"
units	"ea"

name	"Chassis"
value	"GM-352M tracked vehicle"

name	"Displacement Time"
value	"INA"

name	"Emplacement Time"
value	"INA"

name	"Note"
value	"Battery of Tunguskas includes six 2S6 combat vehicles, six reloading vehicles, and five various technical assistance vehicles, including repair and maintenance vehicles, mobile workshop and missile test vehicles. A battery of Tunguskas can automatically receive fire control information from Ranzhir mobile command center."

name

"Dimensions"

properties

name	"Length"
value	"7.93"
units	"m"

name	"Width"
value	"3.24"
units	"m"

name	"Height, TAR Up"
value	"4.02"
units	"m"

name	"Height, TAR Down"
value	"3.36"
units	"m"

name	"Weight, Combat"
value	"34.8"
units	"t"

name

"Automotive"

properties

name	"Engine Name"
value	"V-46"

name	"Engine Type"
value	"Diesel"

name	"Engine Power"
value	"780"
units	"hp"

name	"Cruising Range"
value	"580"
units	"km"

name	"Speed, Maximum Road"
value	"65"
units	"km/h"

name	"Speed, Average Cross"
value	"INA"

name	"Speed Maximum Swim"
value	"Not Amphibious"

name	"Gradient"
value	"60"
units	"%"

name	"Side Slope"
value	"30"
units	"%"

name	"Vertical Step"
value	"1 m"

name	"Trench"
value	"1 m"

name	"Fording Depth"
value	"1 m"

name

"Communications"

properties

name	"Tactical Radio"
value	"R-173"

name

"Main Weapon System"

sections

name

"System"

properties

name	"Name"
value	"Shipunov 2A38M"

name	"Type"
value	"Soviet/Russian 30 mm autocannon"

name	"Caliber"
value	"30"
units	"mm"

name	"Quantity"
value	"4 x Shipunov 2A38M 30mm Autocannon"

name	"Length"
value	"3.027"
units	"m"

name	"Barrel Length"
value	"2,416"
units	"mm"

name	"Barrels"
value	"1"
units	"ea"

name	"Weight"
value	"115"
units	"kg"

name	"Action"
value	"Gas-operated"

name	"Rate of Fire, Low"
value	"200 to 300 rds/min"

name	"Rate of Fire, High"
value	"550-800 rds/min"

name	"Maximum Effective Firing Range"
value	"4,000"
units	"m"

name	"Effective Firing Range"
value	"2,000"

name	"Feed System"
value	"Twin Feed"

name	"Reload Time"
value	"gun ammunition and missiles in about 16 min"

name	"Maximum Elevation"
value	"+87"
units	"deg"

name	"Minimum Elevation"
value	"-10"
units	"deg"

name	"Fire on the Move"
value	"Yes"

name

"Ammunition"

properties

name	"Type"
value	"Rifle, Autocannon"

name	"Caliber"
value	"30"
units	"mm"

name	"Cartridge"
value	"30 × 165"
units	"mm"

name	"Muzzle Velocity"
value	"960"
units	"m/s"

name	"Maximum Range"
value	"4,000"
units	"m"

name	"Minimum Range"
value	"200"
units	"m"

name	"Maximum Altitude"
value	"3,000"
units	"m"

name	"Basic Load"
value	"INA"

name	"Ammo Types"
value	"AP-T, Frag-T, HE-I"

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"Missile System"

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name

"System"

properties

name	"Name"
value	"9M311 Missile"

name	"Type"
value	"Surface-to-Air Missile"

name	"Length"
value	"2,560 mm"

name	"Weight"
value	"57 kg"

name	"Warhead"
value	"Continuous-rod and steel cubes"

name	"Warhead Weight"
value	"9 kg"

name	"Basic Load"
value	"8 x 9M311 Missiles"

name	"Detonation Mechanism"
value	"Laser fuze (Radio fuze for 9M311-M1)"

name	"Propellant"
value	"Solid-fuel rocket"

name	"Operational Range"
value	"8 km"

name	"Flight Ceiling"
value	"3,500 m"

name	"Boost Time"
value	"2 stages: boost to 900 m/s, then sustained 600 m/s stage to range"

name	"Maximum Speed"
value	"900 m/s"

name	"Guidance Speed"
value	"Radio Command guidance"

name	"Steering System"
value	"rocket motor with four steerable control surfaces"

name	"Accuracy"
value	"5 m"

name

"Fire Control"

properties

name	"FCS Name"
value	"INA"

name	"Computerized FCS"
value	"Yes"

name	"IFF"
value	"Yes, IFF system (1RL138), operating in C-and D-band"

name	"Direct-view Optics (DVO)"
value	"Yes"

name

"Radar System"

properties

name	"Note"
value	"Radar detection range of the original 2S6 Tunguska is 17-18 km and tracking range is 11-16 km. Since its introduction no less than four different variants of search radars were used. Guidance is performed by a gunner who uses optical sight. Reaction time of the system is 10 seconds."

name

"Protection"

properties

name

"Hull Armor"

value

"The armor protects the Tunguska from small arms fire and shell splinters. This allows the Tunguska to be used near the front line. However the Tunguska remains vulnerable to most kinds of direct fire. The standoff range of its missiles increases the survivability against combat helicopters with long range anti-tank missiles and ground attack aircraft. NBC protection and fire suppression systems are present."

name	"Applique Armor"
value	"INA"

name	"Explosive Reactive Armor"
value	"No"

name	"Active Protection System"
value	"No"

name	"Mine Clearing"
value	"No"

name	"Self-Entrenching Blade"
value	"No"

name	"NBC Protection"
value	"Yes"

name	"Smoke Equipment"
value	"INA"

variants

name	"2S6"
notes	"first version of the vehicle with four missiles, two either side of the turret."

name	"2S6M"
notes	"the production version with eight missiles"

name	"2S6M1"
notes	"digital interface Ranzhir automated command-and-control system, new fire control system, new missile 9M311M with a maximum range of 10 km. Existing 2S6M Tunguska will be gradually upgraded to the new standard."

type

"WEG"

version

1