The 96K6 Pantsir air defense system successfully developed in 1994 is a further development of Tunguska and has improved weapon capacity and maneuverability. It’s a combined missile and anti-aircraft gun system against low flying and ultra low flying threats. The main version 96K6 Pantsir S-1, NATO reporting name SA-22 Greyhound, has been deployed since 2008. This weapon system includes two 2A38M 30 mm AA guns and 12 57E6 series surface-to-air missiles. The whole weapon system is based on a KAMAZ-6560 8x8 cross-country truck. The Pantsir system has been deployed in the Russian Army for years and has outstanding performance in some local conflicts.
KIT INFO
This SS-016 Russian Air Defense Weapon System 96K6 Pantsir-S1 kit features rotatable turret, and movable missile launching mechanism, guns and radar. Cab interiors are included. The sunroof can be built open. The steering wheels are steerable.
Length: 310mm Height: 165mm
- The unique exteriors of modern Russian air defense weapons are realistically represented.
- Missile launching mechanism, guns and radar are separately movable.
- The radar can be built in the retracted tranport position.
- Front wheels are steerable.
- The transparent windows have outstanding details.
- The loading platforms on vehicle sides are detailed and easy to assemble.
- This kit includes different radars and weapon station power supply modules for different vehicle options.
- The gun muzzles have precision details and they are easy to assemble.