The Pantsyr-SMD-E ammunition may reach up to 48 surface-to-air guided short-range missiles or 12 standard surface-to-air guided missiles

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The Instrument Design Bureau of High-Precision Systems holding has presented the new Pantsyr-SMD-E surface-to-air missile system at the Army-2024 International Military and Technical Forum. It is designed to protect international and administrative facilities against mass drone attacks. 

The Pantsyr-SMD-E is equipped with a fire control system that includes a surveillance radar, multifunctional radar system and electro-optical system. The system is able to detect and engage air targets at medium and short distances, and to automatically assess fire effectiveness. 

Ammunition in the launching ramp may reach up to 48 surface-to-air guided short-range missiles or 12 standard surface-to-air guided missiles. While the number of missiles in the launcher may vary depending on the combination of standard and mini missiles. 

“The Pantsyr system family is continuously improved and supplemented. The new Pantsyr-SMD-E is intended to protect stationary objects against airborne threats, including mass drone attacks. To engage these targets, the system may carry 48 short-range missiles. This is effective and low-cost ammunition that ensures reliable protection, in particular, against small drones,” said Bekhan Ozdoev, member of the Board of the Russian Mechanical Engineers Union, Industrial Director of the Weapons Cluster of Rostec State Corporation.