9M729-Oretschnik/Kedr, konventionelle MRBM/IRBM?

[Zardo]

Seit wann besteht eine Patriot-Batterie aus 16 Startfahrzeugen? Ich frage mich, ob da nicht Begrifflichkeiten durcheinander geworfen worden sind.

Eine Beschreibung aus der Presse:

The Patriot is a guided missile system that can target aircraft, cruise missiles and shorter-range ballistic missiles. Each battery consists of a truck-mounted launching system with eight launchers that can hold up to four missile interceptors each, a ground radar, a control station and a generator.

Also wurden wohl alle 8 Launcher mit je 4 Abwehrraketen (= total 32) leergeschossen, um eine kleine Chance zu haben, eine russische Überschallrakete à la Kinshal zu erwischen.

ChatGPT meint:

The number of Patriot launchers per battery can indeed vary depending on the country and operational needs, though the fundamental configuration of a Patriot system remains consistent in terms of components like the radar, fire control, and support vehicles. Here’s a breakdown:

U.S. Patriot Batteries

• A typical U.S. Army Patriot battery includes 8 launchers, each carrying up to 4 interceptors for PAC-2 missiles or a larger number for PAC-3 (up to 16 smaller interceptors per launcher).
• This setup is designed around the U.S. doctrine for mobile air defense with a focus on high flexibility and coverage.
• The radar (AN/MPQ-65) and fire control unit are capable of supporting this number of launchers while maintaining target tracking and engagement.

German Patriot Batteries

• Reports that German Patriot batteries have 16 launchers are accurate for some cases. Germany’s air defense doctrine places a higher emphasis on static or semi-static, long-term deployments, such as protecting critical infrastructure or air bases.
• The Patriot radar and fire control system (same AN/MPQ-65) can manage up to 16 launchers simultaneously, depending on the complexity of the engagement scenario (e.g., number of simultaneous incoming targets and their trajectories).
• In such configurations, the logistics and crew size increase, but the radar and support vehicles remain largely the same.

Israeli Patriot Batteries

• Israel employs Patriot systems differently due to its unique security situation. While some Israeli batteries may conform to the 8-launcher standard, they often adapt the system based on local needs.
• Israel integrates the Patriot into a broader, multi-layered air defense system (including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems), which influences deployment specifics.
• Variations in launcher numbers are likely influenced by the mix of interceptors and how the Patriot system is incorporated into Israel’s networked defense.

Radar and System Limitations

The Patriot radar and control system are modular and can manage up to 16 launchers if necessary. However:
• The ability to engage targets simultaneously is not strictly determined by the number of launchers but by the radar’s capacity to track and engage a maximum number of targets (100+ tracked, up to 9 simultaneous engagements for PAC-2 or higher for PAC-3).
• Increasing launcher numbers does not necessarily mean a proportional increase in defended area but provides redundancy and greater sustained firing capability.

der PAC2 kann also 4 Interceptors pro Launcher (Startfahrzeug) steuern während das modernste Radarsystem PAC3 16 Interceptors pro Startfahrzeug steuern kann, und je nach Situation können 16 Launcher gesteuert werden. Soweit das Internet.