Russian International Air Show MAKS has attracted a lot of public attention not only owing to different types of aircraft displayed, but also to ground-based military hardware.
Anti-aircraft missile system "Tunguska - M1" was passed into service at Russia's ground troops not long ago. The combat mission of the system is to protect infantry and armored divisions on the march, in all types of combat.
Sergey Bocharov, chief engineer of Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant:
"Anti-aircraft missile and gun complex Tunguska M1 was developed in the 1970s. It is one of the two machines in the world, which is capable of using its guns in motion. The system uses its missile systems when making short stops.
"Hitting the target at full speed is one of the unique features of Tunguska M1. Using high-precision weapons on the move, making up to 5,000 shots per minute is quite difficult. Therefore, there was special chassis developed for smooth running.
"The rear station is the all-around target detection station. The front station is for target tracking. These machines passed official tests last year. A tele-thermal imaging system was introduced. If we pay attention to the cap -- that is the imager."
Tunguska M1 has replaced the development of Soviet-era Shilka machines. To increase the hitting power and the destruction of high-speed targets, the primary task of designers was to improve the guns. The 23-millimeter guns were replaced with 30 millimeter ones.
"The rockets have been modernized as well. The missile-firing range is up to 10 km. The range of fire cannon armament is up to 4 km."
It takes the system eight seconds to open fire after detecting a target. The target will find itself in a cloud of projectiles. The probability of hitting the target with missile weapons is 80 percent.
In just a few seconds at any time of the day and in all weathers, the complex will destroy any helicopter, aircraft, drone, and even a cruise missile.
Tunguska's missile is stuffed with metal rods that fly for five meters in all directions around after the explosion, literally ripping the target apart.
Armies of the world know this anti-aircraft system very well, and many believe it has no rivals anywhere.
The 2K22 Tunguska (Russian: 2К22 "Тунгуска"; English: Tunguska) is a Russian tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon armed with a surface-to-air gun and missile system. It is designed to provide day and night protection for infantry and tank regiments against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles in all weather conditions. Its NATO reporting name is SA-19 "Grison".
Variants
Tunguska 2K22: Original system, with 9M311 (3M87), 9M311K or 9M311-1 missiles. Some of these early versions of the "Tunguska" system were known as "Treugol'nik" (Russian Треугольник—triangle). This system is mounted on the 2S6 integrated air defence vehicle.
Tunguska 2K22M (1986): Main production system, with 9M311M (3M88) missiles. This integrated air defence vehicle 2S6M is based on the GM-352M chassis.
Tunguska 2K22M1 (1988): Improved version with the 2S6M1 combat vehicle on a GM-5975 chassis, using the 9M311-M1 missile (range: 10 km) and with an improved fire control system. Passed state trials and entered service with the Russian armed forces in 31 July 2003.
Tunguska 2K22M with 57E6: Complete upgrade of system with new 57E6[citation needed] missile and new radar system, with detection range of 38 km and a tracking range of 30 km. Missile range is increased to 18 km. anti-aircraft warfare
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