The military-industrial sector of Belarus has completed tests of the 9M318 anti-aircraft missile, developed for the air defense system Buk-MB2.
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The information was released by the State Military-Industrial Committee of Belarus, highlighting the technological advancement in the country’s defense capabilities.
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The tests took place at a location near the border with Ukraine, in the area of the former 41st airfield, which has been used for bombing training since the 1960s. Currently, the region is under a new flight restriction valid until December 20, 2024, prohibiting aircraft operations at altitudes up to 20 kilometers.
9M318 Missile Features
The 9M318 missile, designed by the TSP research and development department, was created using composite materials and features an active radar head capable of detecting targets with low-visibility technology. The weapon can destroy maneuverable and high-speed targets, including:
- Tactical and cruise aircraft;
- Ballistic and anti-ship missiles;
- Helicopters.
Additionally, the missile operates under intense electronic countermeasures and can engage ground targets. Its operational range is 70 kilometers, at altitudes ranging from 15 meters to 25 kilometers.
Buk-MB2 Air Defense System
The Buk-MB2, also known as Buk-MB3K, is based on a Belarusian wheeled chassis MZKT-692250, configured in an 8×8 model. This system is an advanced version of the Soviet-Russian Buk system, adapted to local needs and technologies.
Improvements to the air defense system include:
- New radar station with a phased array antenna;
- Optoelectronic system including a laser rangefinder, thermal imager, and optical channel;
- Capability to detect targets like the MiG-29 fighter jet at up to 40 kilometers (with radar, up to 130 kilometers);
- Simultaneous tracking and detection of up to 6 aerial targets.
Locally Produced Anti-Aircraft Missiles
The system is planned to be equipped with the 9M318 and 9M38MB missiles, both developed locally. The 9M318 is a modified version of the Russian 9M317 missile, mainly distinguished by the presence of an active radar head.
Strategic Advancement
The introduction of the Buk-MB2, along with the 9M318 missiles, represents a significant step in modernizing Belarus’s air defense, positioning the country at an advanced technological level in the regional context.
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