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Pantsir-SM
An upgraded Pantsir gun-missile air-defense variant with a new multiband radar offering improved detection of small, low-radar-cross-section targets such as drones and cruise missiles, and a longer-range interceptor. It has been deployed for point defense of Moscow and other rear-area sites.
In service since 2019 · 6 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
30
km range
18,000
m altitude
4
targets
75
km radar
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Established · 6 operators
In service since 2019. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 3 Mach |
|---|---|
| Engagement range Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace. | 30 km |
| Engagement altitude Maximum target altitude the system can reach. | 18,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets Number of targets the system can engage at once. Higher resists saturation attacks. | 4 |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 57E6M interceptor missile plus twin 2A38M 30mm autocannons |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 2x 30mm autocannon |
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 20 kg |
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Fragmentation |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Radio command, Radar/optical tracking |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | 1RS2-1E multiband detection and tracking radar |
|---|---|
| Radar range Published detection range against a typical fighter-sized target. Higher sees first. | 75 km |
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | Battery command network |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 6 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public KBP Instrument Design Bureau and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the engagement range of the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM has a maximum engagement range of 30 km.
What is the main armament of the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM's primary weapon is the 57E6M interceptor missile plus twin 2A38M 30mm autocannons.
What is the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM used for? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM is a air defense system typically used for air defense.
How many countries operate the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM is operated by 6 countries.
How much does the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM cost? +
KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-SM: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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