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.

   

 

 

 

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:
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

Dismounted set-up	Mounted on a Land Rover Defender pick-up