Gibka-S Russian Self-Propelled Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) System
Gibka-S
Self-Propelled Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) System
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Basic Information
Name
Gibka-S Russian Self-Propelled Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) System
Designation
Gibka-S
Alternate Designation
Gibka-S
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) System
Manufacturer
JSC Machine Building Design Bureau
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The Gibka-S Russian Self-Propelled Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) is a new self-propelled mobile air defense system developed by Russian state-owned defense enterprise Machine-Building Design Bureau (KBM). The VSHORAD system can engage aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and precision weapons. The autonomous 4×4 platform can be operated during the night and in difficult weather conditions. The 9А332 combat can accommodate a crew of four, including two MANPADS anti-aircraft gunners, a commander, and a driver. The combat vehicle also features a missile remote control unit and an electro-optical tracking and targeting system. The armored vehicle is capable of launching Russian-made Igla-S and Verba MANPADS missiles. It can carry four ready-to-launch missiles loaded on the missile launcher and four ready-to-load missiles. The Gibka-S VSHORAD system also comprises a commander’s reconnaissance and combat control vehicle (CRCV) for battery commander. The CRCV is intended for automated control of the MANPADS sections mounted on the combat vehicle.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
Russian-made Igla-S and Verba MANPADS missiles
Engine
Diesel (215 hp)
Max Speed
110.0 km/h
Range
1000.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
Gibka-S
Type
Self-Propelled Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) System
Manufacturer
JSC Machine Building Design Bureau
Configuration
4x4
Chassis
The Gibka-S light anti-aircraft system is based on the 9А332 combat vehicle, which is a derivative of the Tigr tactical vehicle. The vehicle is designed to carry man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) operators along with missile load and associated equipment.
Crew
Unmanned
Note #1
During trials at the Kapustin Yar testing range in southern Russia in late 2019, Gibka-S proved its effectiveness against aerial targets while moving at the speed of up to 30 km/h.
Note #2
Has been deployed and is currently being evaluated in Ukraine.
Dimensions
Length
5.6 m
Width
2.4 m
Height
2.4 m
Weight, Empty
7,200 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
YaMZ 5347-10 / 5347-1
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
215 hp / 2600 rpm-1
Maximum Range
1,000 km
Maximum Speed
110 km/h
Maximum Speed (Air Defense Active)
30 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60 deg
Side Slope
20 deg
Vertical Step
0.4 m
Trench
0.5 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
Launcher
4 x ready-to-launch missiles loaded on the missile launcher and four ready-to-load missiles.
Targeting System
The combat vehicle also features a missile remote control unit and an electro-optical tracking and targeting system.
Armament
The armored vehicle is capable of launching Russian-made Igla-S and Verba MANPADS missiles.
Missile (Option #1)
Name
9K333 Verba Missile
Length
1.64 m
Diameter
0.07 m
Weight
12 kg
Engine
Solid Fuel Rocket
Warhead Type
High Explosive Blast Fragmentation
Warhead Weight
1.5 kg
Range of Fire
6 km
Flight Ceiling
4.5 km
Guidance System
Three-channel optical seeker (ultraviolet, near-infrared, mid-infrared)
Missile (Option #2)
Name
9M342 Igla-S missile
Length
1.635 m
Diameter
72 mm
Weight
11.7 kg
Warhead Type
Directed-energy blast fragmentation
Warhead Weight
2.5 kg
Fuze Type
Delayed impact, magnetic and grazing
Maximum Speed
570 m/s
Range of Fire
6,000 m
Maximum Altitude
3,500 m
Guidance System
Passive IR homing device and night vision (operating in the medium IR range)
Protection
Armor
STANAG 4569 Protection Level 1
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
No
Commander’s Reconnaissance and Combat Control vehicle (CRCV)
Name
9S937 CRCV
Type
Commander’s Reconnaissance and Combat Control vehicle (CRCV)
Crew
3 (The vehicle is manned by a driver, commander, and a telephone operator.)
Operation
The Gibka-S VSHORAD system also comprises a commander’s reconnaissance and combat control vehicle (CRCV) for battery commander. The CRCV is intended for automated control of the MANPADS sections mounted on the combat vehicle.
Radar
Equipped with Garmon 1L122-2E small-size radar, the vehicle enables communication with the higher command posts. Once a target is detected, the combat control vehicle alerts one of the combat vehicles to engage it.
Radar Target Coverage Range
40km
Target Detection
It can detect targets flying at an altitude of 10km.
Autonomous Control
The 9S937 CRCV can control the air defence system on the armoured vehicles from a distance of 17km when the platforms are stationary. The effective communication range between the platforms is 8km when they are mobile.
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.armyrecognition.com/index.php; https://www.reddit.com/r/MilitaryPorn/comments/nd432v/russian_gibkas_selfpropelled_vshorad_system/; https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/gibka_s_vehicles_with_naval_guns_should_have_arrived_in_the_russian_army_by_2022_but_something_went_wrong-6982.html;
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.6 m
Width
2.4 m
Height
2.4 m
Weight
7200 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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