Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, the TochMash design bureau and the Podolsk electromechanical factory are offering the Sosna short-range air-defence system comprising hypersonic Sosna-R missiles and the 30mm twin-barrel 2A38M cannon. The system is expected to be operational within two years.
Mounted on a wheeled, towed chassis, the system has four containerised ready-to-launch missiles in containers that can defeat aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, cruise missiles and guided bombs at altitudes up to 11,500ft (3,500m) and 8km (4nm) range.
The two-stage 26kg (60lb) Sosna-R accelerates to 1,200m/s (236,000ft/min), covering 8km in less than 12s, while withstanding 52g. The same missile is used in the Palma gun/missile warship air- defence system. The cannon, with 300 rounds, can engage air and ground targets at 4km.
The Sosna has a 360° target-acquisition radar and a gyro-stabilised multisensor turret with space for four sensors. The fire control system is 24h, electro-optical type with laser beam control for the missile.
Source: Flight International