Medium range SAM system Buk-M3

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Essentially it is a modernized version of the tracked vehicle of the A/A system Buk-M2. The system carries double canisters in series (3 x 2). The radar is analogous to that of Buk-M2.

Graphical representation of the Buk-M3 system, as presented in the exhibition pavilion of the Tikhomirov NIIP (JSC "V. Tikhomirov") at MAKS-2013.

All missiles are carried in canisters. This arrangement greatly facilitates the operation of the system. The canisters are cylindrical shaped, made of metal or synthetic materials.

The transfer of missile canisters provides protection to missiles from the external environment, simplifies transport and maintenance of missiles and reduces the exhaust gases from the propulsion system to the atmosphere during launching. The use of canisters has reduced the weight of the projectile, while increasing their reliability and readiness, simplified procedures of reloading projectiles and preparation for launch. 

Type 9T243M missile loading vehicle.

The system provides the ability to track up to 36 targets moving at speeds up to 3 km/sec and intercept them at ranges from 2.5 to 70 km at altitudes from 15 m to 35 km.

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