The latest air defense missile-gun system (ZRPK) “Carapace CM”, designed for the Russian Armed Forces, will begin to enter the army in 2021 year after the end of state testing. On it informs RIA Novosti news agency, citing a source in the military-industrial complex.
State tests of the newest ZRPK “Carapace CM” completed in 2021 year, after which the new complex will be supplied to the Russian army. In contrast to the already standing in the armed ZRPK “C1 Carapace”, the new complex were armed with rocket more than twice increased speed (3000 meters per second against 1300 m / s 57E6E missile complex “C1 Carapace”). Besides, “Carapace CM” I got a new multifunction sighting station with a phased antenna array, allowing “see” targets at ranges of up to 75 km. Sighting range increased to the new complex 40 km. The complex is able to recognize and attack all types of UAVs.
earlier it was reported, The new rocket for ZRPK “Carapace CM” It will surpass the old rocket not only the defeat of range, but also on some other parameters, but, for some, not reported.
The source stressed Agency, that new ZRPK “Carapace CM” will be built “from scratch”, as “C1 Carapace” it is impossible to upgrade to this level. It is noted, that their characteristics could still be improved.
Recall, that ZRPK “Carapace CM” It will be available only in the Russian army, exports created a modernized version of the complex called “Carapace-S1M” with a range of up to defeat 30 km. The complex is designed to meet the Syrian experience and is also able to detect all kinds of drones. Currently, he passes the preliminary tests.
