----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TQBM «Iskander-M» Russian: Оперативно-тактический ракетный комплекс — ОТРК «Искандер». English: Theatre quasi-ballistic missile system — «Iskander-M» (eng. «Iskander»). GRAU designation — 9К720; NATO reporting name — SS-26 Stone. The Russian armed forces «Iskander-M» cruises at hypersonic speed of 2100--2600 m/s (Mach 6--7) at a height of 50 km. The Iskander-M weighs 4615 kg, carries a warhead of 710--800 kg, has a range of 500 km, and achieves a CEP (Circular error probable) of 5--7 meters. During flight the missile follow a quasi-ballistic path, performing evasive maneuvers at different altitudes and trajectories and can pull up to 20 to 30 G to evade anti-ballistic missiles. For example, in one of the trajectory modes it can dive at the target at 90 degrees at the rate of 700--800 m/s performing anti-ABM maneuvers. Targets can be located not only by satellite and aircraft but also by a conventional intelligence center, or by a soldier who directs artillery fire. Targets can also be located from aerial photos scanned into the computer. The missiles can be re-targeted during flight in the case of engaging mobile targets.[4] Another unique feature of Iskander-M is the optically guided warhead, which can also be controlled by encrypted radio transmission, including such from AWACS or UAV. The electro-optical guidance system provides a self-homing capability. The missile's on-board computer receives images of the target, then locks onto the target with its sight and descends towards it at supersonic speed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTR-21 «Tochka» Russian: Оперативно-тактический ракетный комплекс ОТРК «Точка». English: Operational tactical rocket complex — «Tochka» (eng. «Point»). GRAU designation — 9K79; NATO reporting name — SS-21 Scarab. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MLRS «Smerch» Russian: Реактивная система залпового огня — РСЗО 9К58 «Смерч». English: Multiple Launch Rocket System — «Smerch» (eng. «Tornado»). -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• published: 17 Oct 2011
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