PASARS-16

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PASARS-16
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PASARS-16
TypeSelf-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
Place of originSerbia
Production history
DesignerMilitary Technical Institute Belgrade
ManufacturerPPT-Namenska AD, FAP Priboj, Zastava TERVO
No. built2 prototypes + 12 serials in production[1]
Specifications
Mass17 tonnes
Length8000 ± 100 mm
Width2500 ± 100 mm
Height3200 ± 100 mm - 3900 ± 100 mm
Crew3
Rate of fire240÷330 rounds/min for gun
Maximum firing range4 km for gun 12 km depending on the type of missile
ArmorSTANAG 4569 Level I
Main
armament
40 mm/70-calibre gun and 2 missiles
Secondary
armament
Smoke grenades
EngineTurbo diesel
260-280 hp
Suspension6×6 off-road wheels
Operational
range
800 km (500 mi), at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
Maximum speed On-road: 100 km/h (62 mph)
Macadam country road: 25 km/h (16 mph)
Off-road: 15 km/h (9.3 mph).

PASARS-16 (Serbian: ПАСАРС-16; Nickname: Terminator) is a Serbian mobile hybrid short range air defense system intended for the protection of infantry, armoured mechanized and artillery-missile units from low flying aircraft, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and other projectiles.[2] Based on the FAP 2026BS / AV six-wheel drive general purpose off-road military chassis, the armoured rotary turret mounted at the rear of the vehicle is armed with a single barrel Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft gun and two RLN-1C/170 infrared surface-to-air missiles linked to a modernized M85 Zirafa air defence radar.[3][4][5][6] According to various sources, plans are underway to integrate existing 9K38 Igla and newly purchased French Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles on the PASARS-16.[7][8][9][10]

Development[]

Unveiled in 2017 as prototype, the PASARS-16 concept was developed by Yugoimport SDPR and designed by the Military Technical Institute Belgrade. Since going into serial production in 2019, the armoured turret is constructed by Zastava TERVO of Kragujevac, hydraulics and integrating the PASARS armaments by FAP Priboj and PPT-Namenska AD, and final assembly being carried out by Srboauto in Belgrade.[11][12][13][14]

Variants[]

As of June 2020, two versions of PASARS-16 exist:[15]

  • PASARS-16 Variants

  • 40mm gun + RLN-IC/170 rockets

  • 40mm gun + 9K38 Igla

Gun[]

Bofors 40 mm Autocannon[]

The PASARS-16 main armament is the Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft autocannon. Designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors, during the 1970's Serbian arms manufacturer Zastava Arms acquired from Bofors a license to produce the L/70 version, together with laser-computer group.[16] Ammunition for the autocannon is produced by Serbian ammunition and manufacturing company Sloboda Čačak for domestic use and export.[17] In 2020 a new programmable airburst ammunition containing 1100 tungsten pellets was reportedly developed for use by the PASARS-16.[18] The PASARS has been spotted with a laser rangefinder and day/night sighting system.

Length 6.3 m (20 ft 8 in)
Barrel length 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Width 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Height L2.4 m (7 ft 10 in)
Shell Complete round: 40×365mmR
Standard Shell weight 0.9 kg (2 lb 0 oz)
Caliber 40 mm L/70
Barrels 1
Carriage about 500 kg
Elevation −4°/+90°
Rate of fire 240-330 round/min
Muzzle velocity 1,021 m/s (3,350 ft/s)
Maximum firing range 12,500 m (41,000 ft)

Missiles[]

RLN-1C and RLN-1C/170 Missile[]

The PASARS-16 RLN-1C missiles first appeared at the PASARS prototype stage as a modified Vympel K-13 (R-13M) short-range, infrared homing air-to-air missile developed by the Soviet Union and commonly used on MiG-21 fighter aircraft.[19][20] Modifications were made to improve the rocket's propulsion block, in order to effectively launch the missile from the ground. In addition to significantly upgrading the propulsion, engineers at the Military Technical Institute in Belgrade reportedly integrated a more powerful warhead with a modern proximity fuse and a modernized infrared homing system that directs the missile to the target. Later models shown in a MTI Belgrade presentation indicates that the RLN shares few similarities with the K-13.[21][22]

Length (R-13M) 2,830 mm (9 ft 3.4 in)
Wingspan (R-13M) 530 mm (21 in)
Diameter (R-13M) 127 mm (5 in)
Launch Weight (R-13M) 75 kg (166 lb)
Speed (R-13M) Mach 2.5
Range (RLN-1C) (RLN-1C/170) 12 km max
Guidance (R-13M, RLN-1C, RLN-1C/170) Infrared homing
Warhead (R-13M) SB03 11.3 kg (24.9 lb) blast-fragmentation
Explosive Content (R-13M) 5.3 kg of TGAF-5 (40% TNT, 40% RDX, 20% Aluminium powder)
Fuze (R-13M) Type 428 proximity fuze

Operators[]

Gallery[]

  • PASARS-16 Terminator on display in Nis, Serbia (2019)

  • PASARS-16 Terminator at military review in Nis, Serbia (2019)

  • PASARS-16 Terminator on display in Nis, Serbia (2019)

  • Initial PASARS-16 prototype during target shooting demonstration (2018)

Comparable systems[]

References[]

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  4. ^ http://newlookworld.com (2018-10-07). "Lazanski: Gde nestade "žirafa"". Novi Standard (in Serbian). Retrieved 2019-11-13. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
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  6. ^ "Vulin: Vojska ulaganjima čuva Priboj, ne sme da se zapusti". 7 September 2018.
  7. ^ Serbia, RTS, Radio televizija Srbije, Radio Television of. "Saznajte koje su karakteristike raketa "mistral" i PASARS-a". www.rts.rs. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
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  13. ^ "Beginning of serial production of Pasars system announced".
  14. ^ "PASARS-16, idejni projekat srpskog protivvazduhoplovnog artiljerijsko-raketnog sistema". Tango Six (in Serbian). 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  15. ^ "Naša vojska dobija raketni štit".
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  18. ^ "Izvršeno gađanje tempirnom municijom u okviru ispitivanja protivavionskog topa L-70 Bofors".
  19. ^ "PASARS L/70 Bofors cannon RLN-1C air defense missile Partner 2017 12806171". www.armyrecognition.com. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2019-11-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ Lazanski, Miroslav. "Terminator iz Srboauta". Politika Online. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  21. ^ "Naša vojska dobija raketni štit".
  22. ^ Србија, Russia Beyond- (2019-01-13). "Совјетска ракета за српски "Терминатор": Хибридни ПВО систем ПАСАРС-16 привукао пажњу министра". rs.rbth.com (in Serbian). Retrieved 2019-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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