The Equipment

The Weapon System:

Role

• To provide Close Air Defence (CAD) in the forward battle area permitting other arms freedom of manoeuvre and to allow them to fight the battle on the ground

Missile Range (max)

• 5,5 km (Pop-up helicopters).
• Missile Speed - Mach 3+

No. of Missiles

• 20 with 8 loaded and ready to fire.

Surveillance System

• The Air Defence Alerting Device (ADAD).

Into Action Time

• 25 seconds

The Vehicle

Crew

• 3
• 4 at war establishment

Vehicle Speeds (max)

• 80 Kph on roads, 45 Kph across country.

Vehicle Range (max)

• 600 kms+

Radio used

• PRC 352

ADCIS fit

• A Data Entry Device (DED).