The new version is based on the GM-5970 monitored chassis, which is already used in complex thor, buk and tunguska.
Russian military commissions published the first photos of the new anti-aircraft Missile-Artillery Complex (Zarak) Shell-SM-SV, which had previously been shown only in exhibitions and parades. Defense Express reported it.
The development of this change began in the 2020s after shell-SM failure in the KAMAZ wheel chassis, with problems with cross-country’s ability and stability.
The new version is based on the GM-5970 monitored chassis, which is already used in complex thor, buk and tunguska.
The Russians said the shell-SM-SV was already used in battles and “confirmed their properties.” However, judging by a picture published by the propagandists, the complexity can be found in a stationary position surrounded by nights, indicating its use behind.
The complex, unlike the modernized shell-C1, has no additional protection against FPV-throns and bargaining ammunition, making it weak in the war zone.
According to the developers, the shell-SM-SV should see the targets at a distance of up to 75 km, destroy them at a distance of 40 km and interfere with objects flying at speeds up to 2 km/s (6 sides).
Despite high “analogue” statements, the Russians planned to return these complexes to troops in 2022, but in fact their trials were delayed until 2024.
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