Why only a couple of drones?
The Tor-M2KM ADS system carries two 4-missile modules at the same time, so eight missiles are constantly ready for launch.
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The Tor-M2KM ADS system carries two 4-missile modules at the same time, so eight missiles are constantly ready for launch.
Well missile wise, Tor can also carry 9M388 missiles. 16 missiles can be made available. The weaknesses would be however in how many targets the system can attack simultaneously. Serious bottleneck in Tor and Pantsyr is there due to command guidance.
The other problem with Tor installation on that Karakurt is EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) as the radar of the Tor can actually interfere with other electromagnetic system in the ship e.g its air search radar or communications like Satcom. Also blindspot as clearly the system wont be able to provide 360 degrees coverage.
The other problem with Tor installation on that Karakurt is EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) as the radar of the Tor can actually interfere with other electromagnetic system in the ship e.g its air search radar or communications like Satcom. Also blindspot as clearly the system wont be able to provide 360 degrees coverage.
Even with 16 missiles 9m388, it cannot afford to stay in range of the enemy for a long time, if they double launch on each target it's only 8 targets. They can rely on ak-630 after that...
It's a corvette, we cannot think of a big payload. It don't have a big cruise missile payload and endurance time of 15 days means returning to port to reload is mandatory anyway. So it's probably enough for it's job.
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This is long interview. The helicopter has the most advanced net centric and radar technology, integration with kamkaze drones. new composite blades for higher speed. and dealing with fighter aircraft and air defense radars. I think there version of R-74 that is radar guided and that missile against cruise missiles. despite so much advancement they still have difficulty in intercepting all the Ukrainian drones.
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The sculpture on the right side of renovated Street in Crimea is of Tu-16 Test pilot when it crashed and he was two times Hero of Soviet Union in WW2. these people have own understanding of history.
Sukhoi Superjet is excellent aircraft but Putin mistake was not putting effort on Modernizing Tu-214 series for Civilian production. This Kazan, Samara, UFA etc is much larger industrial area to do aviation work.
The sculpture on the right side of renovated Street in Crimea is of Tu-16 Test pilot when it crashed and he was two times Hero of Soviet Union in WW2. these people have own understanding of history.