shoulder-fired SA 15

[HAIDER]

Dr Khan said he had visited North Korea twice, in 1994 and then in 1999, when he was sent to procure missiles during the so-called Kargil conflict.

Dr Khan told Kyodo that the missiles were shoulder-fired SA 15.

Pakistan already developed should anti air, then why took a risky step to import SA15. What so good ?
add some info


USA Code Name SA -15

Nato Code Name: Gauntlet

Russian Designation: Tor

Range: 15 Km

Guidance: Command

Inservice: 1986?

Notes: Mobile Tracked system replacement for SA-8
There is a trailer/truck based variant being developed for the export market.

 

[shehbazi2001]

SA-15 is not a shoulder-fired system. Its amazing if Dr Khan said like this. Can you provide the link for verifying this?

The engagement range of SA-15 seems to be slightly more than short-range systems....

 

[araz]

Here are the specs courtesy of FAS. As can be seen it is not a shoulder launched system.




9K331 Tor
SA-15 GAUNTLET
SA-N-9
HQ-17

The 9K331 Tor [SA-15 GAUNTLET land-based, SA-N-9 naval version] low-to-medium altitude SAM system is capable of engaging not only aircraft and helicopters but also RPVs, precision-guided weapons and various types of guided missiles. The HQ-17 is a copy of Tor-M1, that China will use it to replace the aging HQ-61 SAMs, will enter service around the year 2005. Although it is an autonomous system it can be interfaced into an integrated air defense network. SA-15b is designed to be a completely autonomous air defense system (at division level), capable of surveillance, command and control, missile launch and guidance functions from a single vehicle. The basic combat formation is the firing battery consisting of four TLARs and the Rangir battery command post. The TLAR carries eight ready missiles stored in two containers holding four missiles each. The SA-15b has the capability to automatically track and destroy 2 targets simultaneously in any weather and at any time of the day.

The single stage solid propellant missile has a maximum speed of 850 m/s and is fitted with a 15 kg HE-fragmentation warhead detonated by a proximity fusing system. The missile is approximately 3.5 meters long with a diameter of 0.735 meters and a launch weight 170 kilograms. The cold launch ejection system propels the missile upwards to a height of 18-20 meters, whereupon thruster jets ignite and turn the weapon to the target bearing. The main sustainer rocket motor then ignites and the missile is command guided to the intercept point where the proximity fuse is triggered.

Effective range limits are from 1500 to 12000 m with target altitude limits being between 10 and 6000 m. The maximum maneuvering load factor limit on the weapon is 30 g.

The missile launcher consists of a box container extending down below the level of the hull top, holding two groups of four ready to fire missiles in the vertical position. Each missile is in a maintenance-free factory-sealed container-launcher box. The system is reloaded by a dedicated transportation/loader vehicle.
The 3D pulse Doppler electronically beam steered E/F-band surveillance radar provides range, azimuth, elevation and automatic threat evaluation data on up to 48 targets for the digital fire control computer processing system. Automatic track initiation can be performed on the 10 most dangerous targets, which are categorized and prioritized in order of threat for engagement. The operator reconfirms the highest priority target choice and tracks this target before firing the missile. The maximum radar range is stated as 25 kilometers, but the rapid five to eight second reaction time [including fire control target prioritization] suggests a somewhat greater range. The radar antenna, on top of the turret, is swung through 90º to the horizontal position for travel. Target radar surveillance is carried out on the move but the vehicle would normally come to a halt for missile launch.


The phased-array pulse Doppler G/H-band tracking radar is located at the front of the turret. This electronically steered radar is capable of simultaneously tracking two targets traveling at speeds of up to 700 km/h in all weather conditions, and countering threat ECM operations. The antenna assembly can be folded down for travel.

Mounted on the top left of this radar is a small vertical pointing antenna which serves to initially acquire the missile after launch before it is handed over to the main tracking/guidance system. On the lower right side of the tracking radar is an automatic TV tracking system with a range of 20000 m that complements the tracking radar and enables the system to operate in a heavy ECM environment.

The Tor is not amphibious although it is airportable. An NBC system is fitted as standard as is a built-in training system. The chassis of the vehicle is almost identical to that used for the 2S6 self-propelled hybrid air defense system and is based on the GM-569 tracked vehicle. The three man crew consists of the vehicle commander, system operator and vehicle driver, seated at the front of the vehicle with the large box-like unmanned turret in the center and the engine compartment at the rear. This arrangement is similar to that of the Kub (SA-6) and Shilka (ZSU-23-4) vehicles. The vehicle suspension consists of six dual rubber tired roadwheels with the idler at the front, drive sprocket at the rear and three return rollers.

An auxiliary gas turbine powers a 75 kW generator, allowing the main diesel engine to be shut down when the system is deployed to conserve fuel.

The Russian company Antei which produces anti-aircraft missile systems has developed a new efficient system Tor M1. A number of countries have precision weapons and a reliable shield is necessary against these weapons. The new Russian anti-aircraft missile system Tor is such a shield. The system consists of a special vehicle and two radars to detect targets and to accompany flying targets and missiles, a computer, and equipment for launch and navigation. The missile unit is a transportation and launch container with four missiles. A anti-aircraft guided missile is a one-stage missile with a solid fuel engine. The system is operated by 3 or 4 people. The Tor system ensures reliable protection for government, industrial and military sites and ground troops from all types of missiles, unpiloted aircraft, aircraft bombs, aircraft and helicopters with stealth capabilities. The Tor system is the only system in the world which can detect and identify various targets. It can detect targets at a height ranging from 10 meters to 6 kilometers. The Tor system is autonomous and has short reaction time. The latest technologies of Russia's defense industry are used in it.

Specifications
Designations 9K331 Tor-M1
Date of Introduction 1990
Proliferation At least 5 countries
Crew 3
TLAR 9A331 combat vehicle
Chassis GM-355
Combat Weight (mt) 34
Length (m) 7.5
Height (m) 5.1 (TAR up)
Width (m) 3.3
Engine Type V-12 diesel
Cruising Range (km) 500
Max. RoadSpeed 65 (km/h)
Radio INA
Protection NBC Protection System
Launcher Reaction Time (sec) 5-8
Reload Time (min) 10
Fire on Move Yes
Emplacement Time (min) 5
Displacement Time (min) Less than 5
Missile Name 9M331
Max. Range (m) 12,000
Min. Range (m) 100
Max. Altitude 6,000 (m)
Min. Altitude 10 (m)
Length 2,900 (mm)
Diameter 235 (mm)
Weight (kg) 167
Missile Speed (m/s) 850
Propulsion INA
Guidance Command
Warhead Type Frag-HE
Fuze Type RF Proximity
Warhead Weight (kg) 15
Self-Destruct (sec) INA
FIRE CONTROL Sights w/Magnification
Electro-optical (EO) television system
Range 20 km
IFF Yes
Radar Function Target Acquisition
Detection Range (km) 25
Tracking Range (km) INA
Frequency INA
Frequency Band H-band Doppler
Radar Function Target Tracking and Guidance
Detection Range (km) INA
Tracking Range (km) 25
Frequency INA
Frequency Band K-band Doppler, Phased Array
VARIANTS SA-N-9 Naval version





SA-N-9

 

[HAIDER]

Hon Shehbzai, it in dawn news posted in above section. Or check todays dawn. Thats what i thought and found this about SA15, its complete defence system resemblance to TorM1.Russian made. I think Dr sahib lost his mind.

 

[JK!]

I think it was more likely the SA16 system as that has reportedly been used by the chinese in their QW series upon which the Anza system is based.

 

[Super Falcon]

is pak army interested in this

 

[Super Falcon]

this anti tank missile system is good too swdeen can offer us this if we can ask them it is shoulder fire too.

BILL 2 Anti-Tank Guided Weapon, Sweden
The BILL 2 multi-mission guided weapon is a further development of the successful BILL I (RBS56), which has been in service with the Swedish Army since 1988, and is also in service with the Austrian and Brazilian Armies. BILL 2 is manufactured by Saab Bofors Dynamics, who are based in Karlskoga, Sweden. BILL 2 is also in service with the Swedish Army.

"The BILL 2 multi-mission guided weapon is a further development of the successful BILL I."In December 2007, Saab announced it had received an export order for the Bill 2 missile. No further details were given.

Because of technological advances in fighting vehicle armour including ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour), Bofors have improved the Overfly Top Attack (OTA) technology for BILL 2 and introduced a new double warhead. BILL 2 also incorporates improved guidance accuracy via the rate gyro, which monitors the gunner's tracking movements.

The missile's primary role is to attack armoured targets at the weakest point, using the overfly top attack trajectory. However, due to the three firing modes, it can also engage and destroy hovering helicopters, non-armoured targets and soft targets, such as machine gun nests.

The portable missile system consists of the 10.5kg missile, launch tube, tripod, 7x magnification day sight and 1x thermal imaging sight.

MISSILE
The BILL 2 missile system has a SACLOS (Semi-Automatic Command to Line-Of-Sight) guidance system and the missile is wire-guided. The user maintains the target on the boresight of the thermal imaging or day sight, and the missile trajectory is monitored from a laser beacon in the rear of the missile.

Predictive tracking algorithms are used to maintain the missile trajectory at the correct offset for the chosen engagement: 1.05m above the line of sight for armoured and soft target attack and along the boresight for non-armoured attack. Guidance signals are sent to the missile via the trailing wire.

The warhead contains both an optical and a magnetic sensor. The optical (laser) sensor functions as a rangefinder, measuring the height of the target beneath the missile and profiling the target simultaneously. The magnetic sensor measures metallic signatures and algorithms recognise the turret or centre of the target and determine the optimum position for the warheads to detonate. The missile has an inertial impact fuze for direct attack as well as a proximity fuse.

The missile has a double vertically striking shaped charge High-Explosive (HE) warhead. The two shaped charge jets are compensated to direct all the fragments of the jets downwards onto the same spot on the surface of the target. First, the front warhead destroys the reactive armour and then the rear warhead has free passage to penetrate the main body armour of the tank.

The missile system is effective against both static and moving targets with an effective range of 150m to 2,200m. Flight time at maximum range is 13 seconds.

FIRING MODES
Prior to missile launch, the gunner can select any of the following three firing modes.

Basic mode: the missile flies about 1.05m above the line of sight and hits the target from above. All sensors (magnetic and optical) are activated and the algorithms are optimised for a defined threat.

"BILL 2 can be mounted on a wide variety of wheeled or tracked fighting vehicles."Non-armoured target mode: the missile flies along the line of sight. All sensors are disconnected. The impact fuse is selected.

Soft target mode: the missile flies on the same elevated flight path as in basic mode. The optical sensor is activated, the magnetic sensor deactivated. Special algorithms are used for warhead initiation. This mode can be adapted to suit customer requirements.

VEHICLE MOUNTING

BILL 2 can be mounted on a wide variety of wheeled or tracked fighting vehicles. In 2000, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) awarded a contract to Saab Bofors to produce a technology demonstrator integrating BILL 2 into the turret of the Bofors Defence CV 9040 combat vehicle.

The missile system can also be mounted under armour in which three missiles, along with the daysight and thermal imager are mounted on the weapon platform. The missile can then be fired via a remote control unit, by the gunner inside the vehicle. The missile and sights can be dismounted and used with the tripod if necessary

 

[Super Falcon]

photo of the system

swdeen is improving its military industy day by day