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Suggestion No.47
Zdravo. I want to suggest an even more upgraded PASARS anti air vehicle from Serbia, which now has 4 360° AESA radar coverage, can carry 6 capable SAM’s (4 if 2 are replaced by ATGM) and other upgrades. Of course if you have read the title, then you would know that I’m talking about the PASARS NG V4 :)
Description:
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The PASARS NG is a Anti-aircraft self-propelled artillery rocket system which integrates the 40mm L/70 “BOFORS” gun on a FAP 2228 off-road vehicle. It protects land forces and important installations from air attacks. The system is highly mobile and quickly transforms from marching to combat positions. It includes a turret with a already mentioned single 40mm cannon, twin launchers for Mistral 3+ and Strela-2M/Strela-2MA missiles, RLN-1C, RLN-RF/TK, RLN-S10, 2T5 ATGM, and a jammer. The PASARS can also engage enemy armored vehicles. It has four RPS-42 radars for target detection, an optronic suite with thermal imaging, and a fire control system for airburst rounds. The RPS-42 is an AESA radar, which all 4 give it a 360° coverage and an electronic warfare system for anti-drone capability. The PASARS NG can also direct other PASARS systems. The system has an ammunition capacity of 44+2 rounds ready to fire in the magazine and 96 rounds stowed on the vehicle. The AD missile configuration includes 2x Mistral, 2x RLN-1C, and 2x Strela 2MA. The AD/AT configuration includes 2x Strela 2MA and 2x 2T5 ATGM missiles.
History:
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The PASARS (Protivvazdušna Samohodna Artiljerijsko-Raketna Sredstva) system was developed by Serbia to provide mobile air defense for ground forces. The development began in the early 2000s at the Military Technical Institute in Serbia. The goal was to create a mobile and efficient air defense system capable of responding to modern threats, including low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles.
The first prototype, known as the PASARS-16, was unveiled in 2017 by Yugoimport SDPR during a weapons exhibition in Belgrade. The PASARS-16 entered serial production in 2019, with production involving collaboration between several Serbian companies, including Zastava TERVO, FAP, PPT Namenska, and Srboauto.
The initial version, PASARS-16, was based on the FAP 2026BS/AV six-wheel drive off-road vehicle and featured a turret armed with a 40mm Bofors L/70 automatic cannon and surface-to-air missiles such as the Mistral 3+, Strela-2M, and RLN-1C, as well as ATGM’s.
Over time, the PASARS system underwent several upgrades, leading to the development of the PASARS NG (New Generation). The PASARS NG, which was first unveiled during PARTNER 2023 (along with other vehicles) retained the core features of its predecessors but included advanced radar systems, thermal imaging, and enhanced fire control systems, as well as now being able to also use the RLN-RF/TK and RLN-S10
Armaments:
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1 L/70 Bofors 40mm automatic cannon with 44+2 rounds ready to fire and 96 rounds stowed inside the vehicle (HE, Proxy and Airburst rounds with 4km range)
RLN-1C SAM (2x)
Mistral 3 SAM (2x)
Strela 2M SAM (2x)
Strela 2MA SAM (2x)
Igla SAM (2x, 4x on the older PASARS)
RLN-RF/TK SAM (2x?)
RLN-S10 SAM (2x?)
2T5 ATGM’s with 1000mm penetration after ERA (2x, however must replace Iglas)
It might possibly carry some more SAM and ATGM inside
Advanced sights with Gen 3 thermals and LRF (TOMS)
4x RPS-42 AESA radars, giving it 360° radar coverage with a 35km detection range for fighter aircraft. Also includes EW softkill for drones. This jamming is slaved to the gun and also coupled with the search radars for target location and jammer orientation.
^ Normal PASARS-16 info
Specifications:
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The PASARS has a length of around 7.72m, the width of 2.95m, and a height of 3.1m. It has a crew of 3 members and a maximum permissible mass of 17 tonnes with a maximum vehicle load of 19 tonnes. Powering it is a CUMMINS ISLe 8.9 engine, providing 456hp. Thanks to it’s engine, it can go 100km/h on road. It also offers ballistic protection at STANAG IV level.
Sources:
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ПАСАРС-16 — Википедија / PASARS-16 — Википедија
https://www.partner.mod.gov.rs/multimedia/dodaci/newserbianarmaments_2023_1695991422.pdf
http://www.vti.mod.gov.rs/ntp/rad2023/2/7.pdf
Decisive Edge Newsletter | Land | October 2023 | Shephard
PASARS 16 anti-aircraft artillery-missile system
PASARS L-70 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun
Anti-aircraft missile-gun complex PASARS-16 Terminator (Serbia)
Thanks a lot for reading! If you have any extra information, then feel free to share them in the replies! You can also check out the normal PASARS suggestion here. As always, have a good day :)