Egyébként Skyranger 30-cal kapcsolatos kérdéseimre maga a project manager: Dr. Moritz Vischer válaszolt a Rheinmetalltól. (Vele készült a rendszert eddig legjobban bemutató interjú az ERD magazinban)
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1. Is the Skyranger 30's programmable AHEAD ammunition the same as the KF41 Lynx's ABM ammo? Are they at least interchangeable?
Yes the Skyranger 30 uses the same 30mmx173 KETF round as in the KF41
2. The AESA radar arrays seem to be a weak spot on the turret. Do they have any ballistic protection? What level?
Due to the functioning principles of Radar an armor protection is difficult to achieve. The armor concept of the Skyranger 30 takes this into consideration and has implemented several concepts to prevent the AEASA Panels posing an undue risk to the turret in general.
3. Does Skyranger 30's radar do target tracking while scanning? Is a separate tracking radar needed like on the Skyranger 35 system?
The AESA radar can indeed perform track while scan. It is possible to equip the Skyranger 30 with a dedicated tracking radar on the EO mount.
4. Does Skyranger 30 have mobile C-RAM capability? Is it able to hit mortar shells and rockets or even top attack ATGMs, which have similar trajectories?
This question is not clearly formulated an would need a common understanding of definitions. Cannon based C-RAM does not usually happen whilst the platform is moving. Whilst the Skyranger 30 is capable of hitting targets with a very high trajectory, the C-RAM capability is limited. I would like to point out that top attack ATGW and C-Ram targets do not have the same trajectory.
5. Is it possible to integrate the HALCON Skyknight Missile to this turret or it would be too large? What is the size or weight limit for the missile pack for this turret?
It seems to me that it could easily accept up to 4 Stinger or Mistral sized missiles (2x2 in a square like arrangement), but your brochures say only two would fit, which seems to be inadequate in a target rich enviroment of drone warfare.
The unique hatch of the Skyranger 30 allows the inclusion of Vertical launch missiles or HEL effectors at a later stage. Please also note that classical SHORAD missiles are not cost effective for engaging drone targets.
6. What is the approx. reaction time from target detection to gun firing?
Confidential
7. How many targets could be destroyed (approx.) using the 252 rounds available in the turret? Is the gun reloadable from inside the vehicle?
Depends on the chosen burst length. Fully programmable. The magazine can be loaded under partial cover, but we are aiming for a complete magazine exchange.
8. How many Skyranger 30 vehicles would be adequate to provide proper SHORAD for a battalion of mechanized infantry or a battalion of tanks?
Depending on the CONOPS and customer wishes.
9. When do you expect your turret to be "market ready" (TRL8) and have the first customer?
Depending on many factors. Difficult to give an expected in service date.
10. Can anything be known about the passive (non-radar) detection range of this system? (FIRST system approx range?)
There are a number of passive sensors solutions ready to be included in the Skyranger. Many are to date still confidential.
11. Could this system remotely operated (umanned) like an effector in a larger air defence network?
The Skyranger 30 is already a Remote Controlled Turret. Therefore it can be controlled from the vehicle or from a command post. Of course data links issues must be looked at in detail.
Hát ennyi.