Vietnam unveils mobile low-altitude air defense system
Vietnam's defense industry has demonstrated remarkable maturity in recent years by producing many modern "homegrown" weapons.
At the military conference to deploy tasks for the new year and summarize the old year held in early January, many types of modern weapons, equipment, and military equipment were gathered in the grounds of the Ministry of National Defense.
One of the most notable weapon systems is the low-altitude self-propelled air defense missile system, jointly developed by the Air Defense - Air Force Service and the Military Science and Technology Institute.
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| The self-propelled low-altitude air defense system first appeared at the All-Army Military Conference. |
After its debut and attention-grabbing debut earlier this year, this unique and modern weapon was recently introduced in more detail in a report produced by Vietnam National Defense Television Channel.
This is a low-altitude self-propelled air defense system mounted on a highly mobile off-road truck chassis, controlled by a fire control device located inside the vehicle cabin.
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| Vietnam's low-altitude self-propelled air defense missile system manufacturing work |
The main components of this weapon system are four A-72 shoulder-fired missiles accompanied by electro-optical observation equipment including infrared thermal imaging cameras, daylight cameras and laser rangefinders.
In addition, the system also has a sighting stabilization device to operate during maneuvers, ensuring observation, tracking and launching of bullets to destroy targets in all weather conditions, regardless of day or night.
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| A-72 (SA-7) shoulder-fired missile with optical-electronic reconnaissance equipment. |
Missiles and optoelectronic equipment both meet the requirements of automation, can quickly identify threats, actively follow and accurately track low-flying, small-sized targets that cling to the terrain.
The system can launch all four A-72 missiles within 15 seconds to enhance its ability to counter massive air attacks. In the future, it can be upgraded with the Igla type, domestically manufactured by Vietnam under license from Russia.
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| Current control screen of the low-altitude air defense system made in Vietnam |
The most encouraging point is that many components of the low-altitude air defense missile system use domestically manufactured components, providing initiative as well as keeping the weapon's features secret.
With initial success, in the future Vietnam can completely successfully manufacture sophisticated and modern low-altitude anti-aircraft missile and artillery complexes.