Buk-M3

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Buk-M3 is a modernized Russian medium-range, self-propelled surface-to-air missile system designed to engage a wide range of aerial targets with improved range, accuracy, and resistance to electronic countermeasures.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf self-propelled air defense system
surface-to-air missile system
counteredThreat electronic warfare environments
high-maneuverability targets
low-flying aircraft
precision-guided munitions
countryOfOrigin Russia
crew vehicle crew plus battery command personnel
deploymentMode integrated into layered air defense network
mobile field deployment
designedBy Russian defense industry
designedFor army air defense
protection of military units and installations
designedToEngage aircraft
cruise missiles
guided bombs
tactical ballistic missiles
unmanned aerial vehicles
developmentGoal increase survivability against modern air threats
replace older Buk variants in Russian service
engagementEnvelope medium altitude
medium range
feature ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously
automated target detection and tracking
digital fire-control system
enhanced resistance to electronic countermeasures
improved accuracy
improved engagement range compared to Buk-M2
improved radar systems
multi-channel engagement capability
new missile type compared to earlier Buk variants
vertical launch canisters on TEL
guidanceType radar-guided
mission area air defense
point defense of critical assets
mobility tracked self-propelled
NATOReportingName SA-17 Grizzly modernization
partOf Buk missile system family
platform command post vehicle
target acquisition radar vehicle
tracked transporter erector launcher (TEL)
transporter-loader vehicle
precededBy Buk-M2 NERFINISHED
rangeCategory medium-range
role medium-range air defense
serviceBranch Russian Ground Forces NERFINISHED
usedBy Russian Armed Forces NERFINISHED

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