Dzhigit support launching unit
Purpose:
The Dzhigit support launching unit (SLU) is designed for a single operator to mount, aim and launch two Igla or Igla-S MANPADS missiles in salvo or successively at one target.
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Two missiles launched in salvo from Dzhigit SLU |
The Dzhigit SLU is a unique launcher capable of firing MANPADS missiles in salvo. When salvo-launched, the missiles ensure increase in target kill probability by 50 percent on the average.
Dzhigit SLU features:
- increased launch rate in the single-short firing mode;
- improved target kill probability in the salvo firing mode;
- adaptable integration with a variety of light self-propelled carriers;
- easy SLU disassembly into three carrying parts.
Major specifications: |
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Number of SLU-loaded missiles, pcs. |
2 |
Firing modes |
Single-round , salvo, tail-chase, head-on |
Laying angles, deg.: - in azimuth - in elevation |
360 From -15 to +70 |
SLU weight (w/o missiles), kg |
128 |
Overall dimensions, mm: - base diameter across tripod foot centres - height in combat/folded position - width across tilting part |
2,180 1,546/760 1,200 |
Time for deployment from packages to combat position, s |
180 |
Time to change over from folded to combat position, s |
30 |
Missile reload time, min. |
2 |
Crew |
1 |
Components:
Combat equipment:
- support launching unit.
Test and maintenance facilities:
- test equipment,
- group SPTA kit.
Training aids.
The personnel is trained with organic training aids for Igla family systems:
- 9F859 Konus universal complex simulator,
- 9F663 training set.
The SLU can be outfitted with:
- equipment for target cuing from higher command level,
- night vision sight,
- Mk-XA, Mk-XII RF IFF interrogator,
- set of equipment for SLU and missile load arrangement on various carriers.
Application variants
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Dismounted set-up | Mounted on a Land Rover Defender pick-up |