Anti-aircraft missile system "Pine"
Relatively recently, the prospective short-range anti-aircraft missile system “Pine” appeared and passed the necessary tests. Self-propelled vehicles of this type are intended for ground forces and are able to protect the compound from various threats from the air. Until recently, the general public had only a few photos and basic information about the prospective air defense system. Literally the other day, everyone who wanted was able to see the Pine system in action.
A few days ago at one of the video services, the official commercial of the “Pine” project was published, apparently intended for foreign potential buyers. With the help of off-screen text and some infographics, the authors of the video told viewers about the main features of the anti-aircraft complex, its capabilities and prospects. The story of the newest Russian combat vehicle was accompanied by a demonstration of driving performance and shooting. In particular, the target-simulator of a cruise missile, which was attacked by the Pine air defense missile system, was shown.
General view of the Pine air defense missile system
The project of a promising anti-aircraft system for the ground forces was developed by JSC "Design Bureau of Precision Engineering. A.E. Nudelman. The project was based on a proposal made back in the nineties of the last century. In accordance with it, it was necessary to carry out a deep modernization of the existing Strela-10 air defense system, aimed at enhancing the main characteristics and obtaining new opportunities. Such a proposal was accepted for implementation, and later a new project was created.
The models of the perspective system have been demonstrated at various exhibitions since the end of the last decade. The full-fledged complex “Pine” was first shown to specialists in 2013 year during a conference dedicated to the development of air defense systems. In the future, the necessary tests and refinements were carried out, the results of which were used to decide on the further fate of the equipment. So, at the beginning of last year, it was announced the imminent start of procurement.
Complex at the site
Being a further development of the existing complex, the Pine system is a self-propelled combat vehicle with a full set of detection tools and rocket weapons. It is able to carry out air defense connections on the march and in positions. It provides tracking of the situation in the near zone with the possibility of the fastest possible attack and destruction of targets of various classes.
The manufacturer declared the possibility of building the SOSNA air defense system on the basis of various chassis, the choice of which is assigned to the customer. It is proposed to build complexes for the Russian army on the basis of the MT-LB multi-purpose armored vehicles. In this case, the combat module with the necessary equipment is mounted in the aft part of the roof, on the chase of the appropriate diameter. The use of such a chassis is not associated with serious difficulties, but it does provide some advantages. "Pine" on the basis of MT-LB can work in some combat formations with another modern armored vehicles, is able to overcome various obstacles and cross water obstacles by swimming.
Opto-electronic equipment unit
The combat module of the complex "Pine" is not different complex design. Its main element is a large vertical casing mounted on a flat turntable. It has all the necessary means of detection and identification, as well as launchers for missiles. The design of the module provides circular guidance of weapons and thereby simplifies the monitoring of the situation, followed by firing.
In front of the combat module is a light armored casing with rectangular contours, necessary to protect the block of optical-electronic equipment. Before the start of combat work, the top cover of the casing leans back, and the side flaps are spread apart, which allows the use of optical devices. On the roof of the module is the antenna of the radio command command system of an anti-aircraft missile. The module sides are fitted with mounts for two launchers. For pre-targeting installations are equipped with actuators that are responsible for moving in a vertical plane.
A curious feature of the Pine air defense missile system is the rejection of the use of radar detection equipment. Monitor the air situation is offered only with the help of optical-electronic systems. Also used a combined method of controlling the rocket, in which a large role is played by optical means.
Onboard Electronics Architecture
The tasks of observation, tracking and guidance are assigned to a gyrostabilized optic-electronic unit. It includes a daytime camera and a thermal imager. A separate thermal imaging device is designed to track the flying missile. Three laser devices are installed on the block: two are used as rangefinders, while the third is used as part of the rocket control system.
The signal and data from the optical-electronic systems arrive at the main digital computing device and are displayed on the screen of the operator’s console. The operator can monitor the entire surrounding space, find targets and take them to the accompaniment. Also, the operator is responsible for launching the rocket. Further product targeting processes are performed by automation without human intervention.
In motion on the landfill
The Sosna air defense missile system uses the 9М340 Sosna-R anti-aircraft missile, developed on the basis of ammunition for the existing complexes. The rocket differs in the reduced dimensions and has the combined control system. In this case, the product simultaneously carries two combat units of different types, which allows a noticeable increase in the probability of hitting the target.
Having a maximum case diameter of 130 mm, the Sosna-R rocket has a length of 2,32 m and weighs only 30,6 kg. The rocket with the transport and launch container has a length of 2,4 m with a mass of 42 kg. In flight, the rocket is capable of speeds up to 875 m / s. Air targets are hit at ranges up to 10 km and altitudes up to 5 km. The warhead of the rocket with a total mass of 7,2 kg is divided into an armor-piercing unit, which is triggered by a direct hit on the target, and a core-type fragmentation unit. Undermining is performed using a contact or laser remote fuse.
Preparation for shooting
The ammunition of the Sosna combat vehicle includes 12 9М340 missiles in transport and launch containers. Six missiles (two rows of three) are placed on each side of the launcher. TPC anti-aircraft missiles are fixed on a large frame with vertical pickup drives, having a connection with a gyroscopic stabilizer. A positive feature of the Pine air defense missile system was the ability to perform recharging without using a transport-loading machine. Relatively light missiles can be delivered to the launcher by the crew. Recharging takes about 10 minutes.
The use of a combined control system for commands from the ground made it possible to optimize the design of the rocket and obtain the highest possible combat characteristics. Immediately after launch, a rocket using a booster engine is controlled according to the radio command principle. With the help of commands from the automation, coming from the antenna of the combat module, the rocket passes the initial part of the flight and is displayed on a predetermined trajectory. Next, it "catches" the laser beam guidance system. The automation directs the beam to the calculated meeting point with a target, and the rocket independently keeps it on it throughout the entire flight. Undermining the warhead is made independently, at the command of a fuse.
Rocket launch "Pine-R"
The developer declared the possibility of intercepting various air targets that threaten troops on the march or in positions. The Sosna-R missile is capable of hitting airplanes flying at speeds up to 300 m / s, cruise missiles at speeds up to 250 m / s and helicopters accelerating to 100 m / s. At the same time, real indicators of maximum range and altitude vary slightly depending on the type and characteristics of the target.
According to the manufacturer, the newest domestic anti-aircraft complex "Pine" is able to carry out air defense of compounds or areas, working independently or as part of batteries. Monitoring of the airspace can be done on its own, however, it is possible to obtain third-party target designation from other means of detection. The applied complex of optical electronic equipment ensures all-weather and round-the-clock combat work with sufficient efficiency. Automation is capable of shooting and hitting targets, both when working in a position and in motion.
Target hit areas
The Pine air defense missile system also has a number of other advantages directly related to the main ideas of the project in the field of surveillance equipment. The absence of radar surveillance equipment allows you to secretly monitor the situation and not unmask yourself with radiation. Observation in the optical and thermal ranges also allows you to actually get rid of the restrictions on the minimum height of detection, tracking and attack of the target. The rocket is induced using a laser beam, receiving devices for which are located on its tail section. Thus, the complex is insensitive to the means of optical or electronic suppression.
At the beginning of last year, it became known that in the foreseeable future, the advanced Sosna anti-aircraft missile system would go into service and be put into serial production. A recently published video, obviously aimed at a foreign customer, demonstrates the developer’s intention to obtain export contracts. Previously, information appeared on the possible use of developments on the Sosna air defense system in new projects. So, it was argued that the promising airborne “Ptitselov” anti-aircraft complex, designed for the Airborne Forces, would receive exactly the combat module of the “Pine” type with 9М340 missiles.
Previously KB precision engineering them. A.E. Nudelman published various information about the project "Pine". In addition, to date, photos of such a combat vehicle in various settings have become publicly available. Now everyone has the opportunity to see the new anti-aircraft complex “in dynamics”. A video published a few days ago shows how the Pine air defense missile system behaves on the tracks of landfills, how it fires at air targets and what the results of such attacks are.
On the materials of the sites:
http://npovk.ru/
http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/
http://gurkhan.blogspot.ru/
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/
A few days ago at one of the video services, the official commercial of the “Pine” project was published, apparently intended for foreign potential buyers. With the help of off-screen text and some infographics, the authors of the video told viewers about the main features of the anti-aircraft complex, its capabilities and prospects. The story of the newest Russian combat vehicle was accompanied by a demonstration of driving performance and shooting. In particular, the target-simulator of a cruise missile, which was attacked by the Pine air defense missile system, was shown.
General view of the Pine air defense missile system
The project of a promising anti-aircraft system for the ground forces was developed by JSC "Design Bureau of Precision Engineering. A.E. Nudelman. The project was based on a proposal made back in the nineties of the last century. In accordance with it, it was necessary to carry out a deep modernization of the existing Strela-10 air defense system, aimed at enhancing the main characteristics and obtaining new opportunities. Such a proposal was accepted for implementation, and later a new project was created.
The models of the perspective system have been demonstrated at various exhibitions since the end of the last decade. The full-fledged complex “Pine” was first shown to specialists in 2013 year during a conference dedicated to the development of air defense systems. In the future, the necessary tests and refinements were carried out, the results of which were used to decide on the further fate of the equipment. So, at the beginning of last year, it was announced the imminent start of procurement.
Complex at the site
Being a further development of the existing complex, the Pine system is a self-propelled combat vehicle with a full set of detection tools and rocket weapons. It is able to carry out air defense connections on the march and in positions. It provides tracking of the situation in the near zone with the possibility of the fastest possible attack and destruction of targets of various classes.
The manufacturer declared the possibility of building the SOSNA air defense system on the basis of various chassis, the choice of which is assigned to the customer. It is proposed to build complexes for the Russian army on the basis of the MT-LB multi-purpose armored vehicles. In this case, the combat module with the necessary equipment is mounted in the aft part of the roof, on the chase of the appropriate diameter. The use of such a chassis is not associated with serious difficulties, but it does provide some advantages. "Pine" on the basis of MT-LB can work in some combat formations with another modern armored vehicles, is able to overcome various obstacles and cross water obstacles by swimming.
Opto-electronic equipment unit
The combat module of the complex "Pine" is not different complex design. Its main element is a large vertical casing mounted on a flat turntable. It has all the necessary means of detection and identification, as well as launchers for missiles. The design of the module provides circular guidance of weapons and thereby simplifies the monitoring of the situation, followed by firing.
In front of the combat module is a light armored casing with rectangular contours, necessary to protect the block of optical-electronic equipment. Before the start of combat work, the top cover of the casing leans back, and the side flaps are spread apart, which allows the use of optical devices. On the roof of the module is the antenna of the radio command command system of an anti-aircraft missile. The module sides are fitted with mounts for two launchers. For pre-targeting installations are equipped with actuators that are responsible for moving in a vertical plane.
A curious feature of the Pine air defense missile system is the rejection of the use of radar detection equipment. Monitor the air situation is offered only with the help of optical-electronic systems. Also used a combined method of controlling the rocket, in which a large role is played by optical means.
Onboard Electronics Architecture
The tasks of observation, tracking and guidance are assigned to a gyrostabilized optic-electronic unit. It includes a daytime camera and a thermal imager. A separate thermal imaging device is designed to track the flying missile. Three laser devices are installed on the block: two are used as rangefinders, while the third is used as part of the rocket control system.
The signal and data from the optical-electronic systems arrive at the main digital computing device and are displayed on the screen of the operator’s console. The operator can monitor the entire surrounding space, find targets and take them to the accompaniment. Also, the operator is responsible for launching the rocket. Further product targeting processes are performed by automation without human intervention.
In motion on the landfill
The Sosna air defense missile system uses the 9М340 Sosna-R anti-aircraft missile, developed on the basis of ammunition for the existing complexes. The rocket differs in the reduced dimensions and has the combined control system. In this case, the product simultaneously carries two combat units of different types, which allows a noticeable increase in the probability of hitting the target.
Having a maximum case diameter of 130 mm, the Sosna-R rocket has a length of 2,32 m and weighs only 30,6 kg. The rocket with the transport and launch container has a length of 2,4 m with a mass of 42 kg. In flight, the rocket is capable of speeds up to 875 m / s. Air targets are hit at ranges up to 10 km and altitudes up to 5 km. The warhead of the rocket with a total mass of 7,2 kg is divided into an armor-piercing unit, which is triggered by a direct hit on the target, and a core-type fragmentation unit. Undermining is performed using a contact or laser remote fuse.
Preparation for shooting
The ammunition of the Sosna combat vehicle includes 12 9М340 missiles in transport and launch containers. Six missiles (two rows of three) are placed on each side of the launcher. TPC anti-aircraft missiles are fixed on a large frame with vertical pickup drives, having a connection with a gyroscopic stabilizer. A positive feature of the Pine air defense missile system was the ability to perform recharging without using a transport-loading machine. Relatively light missiles can be delivered to the launcher by the crew. Recharging takes about 10 minutes.
The use of a combined control system for commands from the ground made it possible to optimize the design of the rocket and obtain the highest possible combat characteristics. Immediately after launch, a rocket using a booster engine is controlled according to the radio command principle. With the help of commands from the automation, coming from the antenna of the combat module, the rocket passes the initial part of the flight and is displayed on a predetermined trajectory. Next, it "catches" the laser beam guidance system. The automation directs the beam to the calculated meeting point with a target, and the rocket independently keeps it on it throughout the entire flight. Undermining the warhead is made independently, at the command of a fuse.
Rocket launch "Pine-R"
The developer declared the possibility of intercepting various air targets that threaten troops on the march or in positions. The Sosna-R missile is capable of hitting airplanes flying at speeds up to 300 m / s, cruise missiles at speeds up to 250 m / s and helicopters accelerating to 100 m / s. At the same time, real indicators of maximum range and altitude vary slightly depending on the type and characteristics of the target.
According to the manufacturer, the newest domestic anti-aircraft complex "Pine" is able to carry out air defense of compounds or areas, working independently or as part of batteries. Monitoring of the airspace can be done on its own, however, it is possible to obtain third-party target designation from other means of detection. The applied complex of optical electronic equipment ensures all-weather and round-the-clock combat work with sufficient efficiency. Automation is capable of shooting and hitting targets, both when working in a position and in motion.
Target hit areas
The Pine air defense missile system also has a number of other advantages directly related to the main ideas of the project in the field of surveillance equipment. The absence of radar surveillance equipment allows you to secretly monitor the situation and not unmask yourself with radiation. Observation in the optical and thermal ranges also allows you to actually get rid of the restrictions on the minimum height of detection, tracking and attack of the target. The rocket is induced using a laser beam, receiving devices for which are located on its tail section. Thus, the complex is insensitive to the means of optical or electronic suppression.
At the beginning of last year, it became known that in the foreseeable future, the advanced Sosna anti-aircraft missile system would go into service and be put into serial production. A recently published video, obviously aimed at a foreign customer, demonstrates the developer’s intention to obtain export contracts. Previously, information appeared on the possible use of developments on the Sosna air defense system in new projects. So, it was argued that the promising airborne “Ptitselov” anti-aircraft complex, designed for the Airborne Forces, would receive exactly the combat module of the “Pine” type with 9М340 missiles.
Previously KB precision engineering them. A.E. Nudelman published various information about the project "Pine". In addition, to date, photos of such a combat vehicle in various settings have become publicly available. Now everyone has the opportunity to see the new anti-aircraft complex “in dynamics”. A video published a few days ago shows how the Pine air defense missile system behaves on the tracks of landfills, how it fires at air targets and what the results of such attacks are.
On the materials of the sites:
http://npovk.ru/
http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/
http://gurkhan.blogspot.ru/
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/
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