Sky Dragon 12 / Tianlong-12 - short-range SAM
The Sky Dragon 12 is a short-range surface-to-air defense missile (SAM) system developed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation). The Sky Dragon 12 would be an AA defense system ideal for small sites against threats such as helicopters and cruise missiles aircraft. Sky Dragon 12 is housed in an 8 × 8 heavy truck platform, equipped with 12 missiles (6 units each on each side) and a target tracking radar which is all integrated in one mounting. The system is reminiscent of the Russian-made Pantsir S-1. Although there are similarities, Sky Dragon 12 comes minus without canon.
By the manufacturer, this weapon system is coded GAS5 Short Range Surface to Air Defense Missile System. The system was unveiled for the first time during the defense exhibition in South Africa, AAD - Africa Aerospace and Defense, September 2014. And complementing the offer of Sky Dragon 50 medium air defense (Menad), at Indo Defense 2016 Norinco also introduced Sky Dragon 12 as a SHORAD (Short Air Range Air Defense) solution. A new version of the Sky Dragon 12 is now available.
As a system, Sky Dragon consists of a launcher unit , FW2 FCS ( Firing Control System ), and the IBIS 150 3D Target Designation Radar, a type of radar that is also used in the Sky Dragon 50 hanud system. Identity "12" in Sky Dragon 12 more as a marker of the missile's range of up to 12 km. This system can be supplemented with 35mm AA cannons. The Dragon Sky 12 vehicle carries 12 missiles and can simultaneously engage four targets at distances of 2 at 12 km and at a maximum altitude of 5000 meters. The firing system is equipped with a Ku-band based control and tracking radar as well as a target tracking system (one electro-optic (EO)) which is located under the tracking radar. Both sensing systems can guide missiles up to 12 km. At one time, Sky Dragon 12 can scan four different targets, and release 4 missiles simultaneously.
The missiles on Sky Dragon 12 are of the Tianlong 12 / SD-12 / CF-1000 type. This missile is an "adaptation" of the Russian-made 9M311 missile. In 2005, Russia was known to be exporting 9M311 missiles (NATO code SA-19 ??Grison) to China. Apart from being able to pursue targets up to 12 km away, the Tianlong-12 is capable of accelerating with a maximum speed of 900 meters per second and a cruising speed of 500 meters per second. For super close range targets, this missile can hit targets with a minimum distance of 2 km. Meanwhile, the glide height ranges from 15 meters to 5,000 meters. The missile is guided by semi-automatic radar and line of sight guidance. The total weight of the missile reaches 40 kg, while the weight of the warhead is 9 kg. Tianlong-12 is 2.5 meters long. It is directed by a semi-automatic IBIS-200 type radar also used for the Sky Dragon 50.
It is mounted on an Shaanxi Automobile Group Co. designated “ SAGC "or SHACMAN) Shaanxi SX2400 8x8 truck chassis. The driver's cabin has a door on each side. Behind the cabin occupied by 3 men is a fire control shelter. The vehicle has 4 stabilizers hydraulic.
Intended to defend small sites the Sky Dragon 12 can create a defensive bubble of 5 kms for 12 km high thanks to its FW2 FCS (Firing Control System). It is very mobile and and it only requires 15 minutes preparation. The firing vehicle receives its orders thanks to a NORINCO FW2 FCS, IBIS80 3D radar. Each shooting vehicle can engage 4 targets simultaneously.
In a larger combat degree system, Sky Dragon 12 can be supported with the IBIS 150 3D Target Designation Radar. The detection range of this radar reaches 130 km. In the package offered by Norinco, Sky Dragon 12 is said to be ideal to be combined with the Twin Gun Type 90 35mm caliber gun. This type of Hanud canon is also made by Norinco and is currently being operated by Arhanud of the Indonesian Navy Marine Corps. When it involves other types of weapon systems (composite), Norinco has prepared the FW2 FCS unit, which is also equipped with a radar that can detect targets in the form of fighter jets from a distance of 35 km and cruise missiles from a distance of 15 km. The detection height of the FW2 FCS reaches 6,000 meters.
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