.jpg "\"Patriot\" PAC-III Mobile surface-to-air missile system © Konstantinos Panitsidis")
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Entered service with the Air Force in 2003 (HAF)
Military index: MIM-104 The Hellenic Air Force signed an agreement on January 17, 2022 with the Greek company Intracom Defense (IDE) on the modernization of the Patriot air defense system and the installation and integration of electronic equipment.
This is actually the third phase of modernization of the A/D system "Patriot", in order to further improve its anti-ballistic and anti-aircraft capabilities (including "Stealth" targets).
| "Patriot" PAC-III: Missile ERINT |
.jpg "\"Patriot\" PAC-III: Missile ERINT © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| The Greek Air Force is armed with three version of missiles: - MIM-104A Patriot - to intercept aerodynamic targets. - MIM-104B SOJC Patriot - Standoff Jammer Countermeasures - MIM-104D Patriot - to intercept ballistic targets. |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon | Raytheon | Raytheon | Raytheon | Raytheon |
| Type (anti-aircraft guided missile) | MIM-104 | MIM-104A | MIM-104B SOJC | MIM-104D GEM | ERINT |
| Diameter, mm | 400 | 400 | 410 | 410 | 254 |
| Length, mm | 5.230 | 5.180 | 5.310 | 5.310 | 4.826 |
| Length pods, mm | 6.100 | 6.100 | 6.100 | 6.100 | - |
| Width, mm | 1.070 | 1.070 | 1.070 | 1.070 | - |
| Height pods, mm | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | - |
| Weigthς, kg | - | 700 | 900 (912) | 900 | 316 |
| Warhead weight, kg | - | 91 | 91 | - | 24 |
| Performance | |||||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 6.120 | 4.536 | - | 6.123 | - |
| Average speed, km/h | 3.600 | - | - | - | - |
| Maximum transverse overload, g | 30 | 20 - 30 | 30 | - | +30 |
| Range, km | |||||
| - distance | 3 - 160 | 3 - 70 | 80 - 100 | 160 | - |
| - maximum altitude of target interception, km | - | 0,06 - 24,2 | 0,06 - 25 | 20 - 25 | 20 - 24 |
It's main components are:
- Information Coordination Center (ICC)
- Radar set (AN/MPQ-65)
- Engagement Control Station (ECS)
- Launching Stations M901
- Communication facilities
- Sources of energy supply
| Patriot PAC-III |
.jpg "Patriot PAC-III © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| Patriot PAC-III: The Patriot air defense system mainly consists of: the AΝ/MPQ-65 radar, the ΑΝ/MSQ-104 fire control station and the M901 missile system (launchers). The Hellenic Air Force anti-aircraft artillery battery consists of six artillery battery and includes up to six launchers with four missiles each (36 launchers in total). |
| Patriot PAC-III: Radar AN/MPQ-65 |
.jpg "Patriot PAC-III: Radar AN/MPQ-65 © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| Manufacturer: Raytheon. Type: Multifunctional radar station. Type array: Phased antenna array . Maximum range: 170 km. Sector of view in search mode (in azimuth) 90ο (+45ο έως -45ο). Tracking sector in the guidance mode through the missile in azimuth: from +55o to -55o (according to other data 120o). |
The station provides almost simultaneous detection, identification and tracking of 90 to 125 air objects. The AN/MPQ-65 radar is mounted on a two-axle semi-trailer weighing 15 tons and is transported by an M818 tractor unit. Wavelength range 4-6 GHz.
The probability of hitting a target 0,9 with an radar cross-section (RCS) of 0,1 m2 is 60-70 km, for a rocket with RCS 0,5 m2 -80-100 km, for a fighter with RCS 1,5 m2 - 110-130 km and for a bomber with an RCS of 10 m2 - 160-180 km. Detection time 8-10 s.
AN/MSQ-104 Engagement Control Station
AN/MSQ-104 Engagement Control Station – placed in a container and mounted on the chassis of an M814 vehicle. The combat crew of the command post consists of 2-3 operators.
| Patriot PAC-III |
.jpg "Means of communication: An Antenna Mast Group (AMG) © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| Means of communication: An Antenna Mast Group (AMG) |
| Patriot PAC-III |
.jpg "Means of communication: Communication Relay Group (CRG) © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| Means of communication: Communication Relay Group (CRG). |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon | Raytheon |
| Chassis | MAN | MAN |
| Length | 10,67 m | 9,74 m |
| Width | 2,44 m | 2,62 m |
| Height | 3,66 m | 3,31 m |
| Weight | 15.976 kg | 16.800 kg |
| Characteristics (systems) | ||
| Type | Antenna mast group (2 masts with 4 antennas) | Communication Relay Group |
| Range (broadcast) | 60 km | 30 km |
| Maximum antenna height | 28,65 m | - |
The Engagement Control Station (ECS) unit can control up to 16 Launching Stations which can be dispersed and remotely operated inside a 30 km radius.
| Patriot PAC-III: Launcher M901 |
.jpg "Missile launcher M901: The mechanism for guiding the launcher in azimuth provides rotation of the lifting boom from 0о to 180о, and the mechanism for lifting the launcher is 38 degrees © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| Missile launcher M901: The mechanism for guiding the launcher in azimuth provides rotation of the lifting boom from 0о to 180о, and the mechanism for lifting the launcher is 38 degrees. |
Photos Patriot PAC III Mobile surface-to-air missile system
