25.07.2023 – Translated from Ukrainian via Google and OFP
The German defense concern Rheinmetall will deliver two Skynex anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine in the coming months. They have a cannon that can very cheaply and effectively destroy drones or cruise missiles.
This was reported by the press service of the company. The success of the Gepard ZSU shows the importance of gun-type air defense, especially when intercepting cruise missiles and drones.
Therefore, the Ukrainian army will soon receive two of the latest Skynex systems.
“In the second half of 2023, Ukraine will receive two advanced Skynex air defense systems, including air-blast munitions. Skynex systems will be installed on new Rheinmetall HX 8×8 military trucks,” the message says.
Note that Skynex is a German short-range anti-aircraft artillery mount designed to destroy drones, helicopters, cruise missiles and even aircraft flying at low altitude in the conditions of electronic countermeasures. Although, its main purpose is still seen as the destruction of drones, including kamikaze drones.
Its main armament is the 35 mm Oerlikon Mk3 automatic cannon, which has an effective range of 4,000 meters and a rate of fire of 1,000 rounds per minute. The gun module is equipped with an X-Band tracking radar, which provides an autonomous target search function, which makes aiming simple and fast.
Skynex uses programmable 35mm AHEAD ammunition developed by Rheinmetall. They are significantly cheaper than similar air defense systems based on guided missiles. In addition, these ammunition, unlike anti-aircraft missiles, are not subject to electronic countermeasures during the shot.
Skynex also includes the Oerlikon Skymaster command and control system, a versatile command and control solution that allows the system to be remotely controlled from a different location, greatly expanding ground air defense capabilities.
Recall, CEO Armin Papperger said that Rheinmetall will be able to protect its plant in Ukraine from Russian attacks.
Previously, Papperger said that the plant will start operating in October 2023. The enterprise will operate in the western part of the country and will not only produce tanks and other armored vehicles, but also teach Ukrainians how to service them.
As OBOZREVATEL reported, Rheinmetall is also working on the creation of a service center for military equipment transferred to Ukraine as part of military assistance from Western states. Such a center will appear on the territory of Romania neighboring Ukraine.
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That’s an ominous name. Almost reminds me of Skynet from Terminator. It also looks very futuristic
That’s an awesome weapon. It’s not easy to hit a small target like these drones, but 8 of them in 2 seconds??? Okay, it was under controlled condition s, but it’s still cool. I am waiting for what the Ukrainians will report about it.
At least the Rhineland is reliable.
Everything needs to be within 4km thought right? That goes very quickly with the Kalibr…so…I guess we better take a thousand of them 😉
With the caliber and rate of fire it has, it’ll chew anything up very quickly when in range. Yes, we need lots.
Das wird die feindlichen Terror-dronen anziehen wie ein Magnet.Und somit geht den orcs die Luft aus.Solche Gerätschaften in die Nähe von allen Kraftwerken und Großstädten und Aus die Maus mit den Terroraktionen von Putler und Komparsen.
Cannons are so underrated.
Such a shame many countries have replaced these cannons by Stingers, especially in the age of drones.
I agree. Although Stingers can hit a target that’s farther away, they are too expensive for a simple drone.
Yes but for some reason Stingers are not very successful at drones. I don’t no why, but probably they are designed with larger targets in mind and not quadcopters.
Certain types of drones could be targeted by Stingers, but they still aren’t worth it. That’s mho.