Russia Buk-M2 & BuK-M3 System Shows Combat Prowess
Putin “Viking” Air Defense System In Combat Action
Russia flaunts prowess of its BuK-M2 and BuK-M3 Air defense systems amid Ukraine war . Russian MoD claimed that its BuK -M2 and BuK-M3 destroyed 40 Ukrainian targets in a month .
BuK-m3 OR “Viking” is the latest and upgraded version of Russian BuK air defense systems . Footage showed by Russian MoD showed both generation of air defense systems in combat action .
Russian MoD revealed that these systems knocked out attack and recon drones of Ukraine army . Russian MoD US made Himars shells, Tochka-U ballistic missiles shot down via BuK system.
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Putin Buk-M3 Air Defense System
Designed to counter cruise missiles smart bombs, fixed & rotary -wing aircraft and unnamanned aerial vehicles .
First operational BuK-M3 systems were delivered in 2016 .
Fitted with radar missile erector and launcher and friend or foe identification system .
Carries a pod with 6 containerized missiles operated by a crew of 4 .
Has a third generation phased array fire control radar .
Extremely mobile given its armored tracked chassis .
Upgraded version of the proven BuK-M1 mobile air defense system .
Can target strategic aircraft tactical ballistic missiles cruise missiles air launched missiles and helicopter.
Can engage a wide variety of targets flying at an altitude at 24000 m out .
Its maximum range is 50 km in given condition .
Separately Ukraine pres Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning claiming that Russia is “Planning new missile strike” against the country energy Infra .
Zelensky urged citizens to brace for another brutal week of cold and darkness. Zelensky added that Russia won’t stop strikes until it runs out of missles.
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