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Skyranger 30
Mobile short-range air defense turret mounting a 30mm Oerlikon KCE cannon and optional Mistral or Stinger missiles, fielded by the German Army against drones, aircraft, and cruise missiles.
In service since 2024
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-04
3
km range
20
km radar
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
German export-licensed
BAFA licensing with strict end-use review; approvals can be politically constrained.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2024. 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.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Skyranger 30 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 3,000 m |
|---|---|
| Rate of fire Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability. | 1,200 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 1,075 m/s |
| Engagement range Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace. | 3 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | Oerlikon Revolver Cannon KCE-ABM, 30 x 173 mm with air-burst munition |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun |
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 30 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 252 |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | STANAG 4569 ballistic protection, Level 2 upgradable to Level 4 |
|---|---|
| Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers. | 2x9 Rheinmetall ROSY smoke grenade launchers |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 5.18 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 2.57 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 1.44 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 2,300 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 2 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 2,126 mm |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | Integrated 360 degree 3D AESA search radar (S-band or X-band) |
|---|---|
| Radar range Published detection range against a typical fighter-sized target. Higher sees first. | 20 km |
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | FIRST fast infrared scanner (option), Fully stabilised electro-optical sensor unit with TV camera, Ku-band or X-band tracking radar (option), Oerlikon Skymaster C2 system |
| Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations. | Yes |
Munition
Round type, penetration, velocity and projectile data.
| Caliber Bore diameter the round is fired from. | 30 mm |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Rheinmetall and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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What is the engagement range of the Rheinmetall Skyranger 30? +
The Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 has a maximum engagement range of 3 km.
How much does the Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 weigh? +
The Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 has a combat weight of 2,300 kg.
How many crew does the Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 require? +
The Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 requires a crew of 2.
What is the main armament of the Rheinmetall Skyranger 30? +
The Rheinmetall Skyranger 30's primary weapon is the Oerlikon Revolver Cannon KCE-ABM, 30 x 173 mm with air-burst munition.
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