Machine Guns and Anti-Aircraft Guns
BROWNING 0,50’’ MACHINE GUN
DESCRIPTION
The Browning 0,50″ machine gun is of American manufacture. It is a crew-served weapon and is mounted on a tripod, wheeled or tracked vehicle and it can be used for fires against ground or air targets.
The machine gun is air-cooled, it operates through the rearward motion of the moving parts and is belt-fed. It can execute automatic and semi-automatic shots.
The modification to Quick Change Barrels was conducted by the Hellenic Defence Systems.
FEATURES
Length
1,65 m
Weight
36,7 kg
Calibre
0,50" (12,7 mm)
Maximum range
7.400 m
GMG GRENADE LAUNCHER
DESCRIPTION
Είναι πολυβομβιδοβόλο GMG είναι ελληνικής κατασκευής (ΕΑΣ).
The GMG is a support weapon, designed for static or mobile deployment. It is effective against light armoured and non-armoured ground targets. It is used for the support of Infantry Companies.
It is used for the support of Infantry Companies.
FEATURES
Length
1,09 m
Weight
29 kg
Calibre
40 mm
Maximum range
2.200 m
MG3 MACHINE GUN
DESCRIPTION
The MG3 machine gun, of Greek manufacture, is an automatic open-type weapon and it has been manufactured for continuous shooting in short or long bursts. It is used to hit particular targets or targets in extended areas, ground or air. It is mounted on bipods or gun carriages. It can be utilised by tanks or armoured vehicles.
The MG3 machine gun is an automatic open-type weapon and it has been manufactured for continuous shooting in short or long bursts.
FEATURES
Length
1,225 m
Weight
11,5 kg
Calibre
7,62 mm
Maximum range
3.700 m
MINIMI MACHINE GUN
DESCRIPTION
The ΜΙΝΙΜΙ 5,56mm light machine gun is a weapon of Greek manufacture (Hellenic Defence Systems). It belongs to the open-bolt weapons category. It is an automatic machine gun, air-cooled and equipped with a picattiny rail. It is mainly belt-fed.
FEATURES
Length
1,04 m
Weight
7,1 kg
Calibre
5,56 mm
Maximum range
1.000 m
ZU-23 ANTI-AIRCRAFT AUTOCANNON
DESCRIPTION
The ZU-23mm twin-barrelled anti-aircraft autocannon is of Russian manufacture and originates from the former East Germany.
It can counter flying targets at a distance of 2.5 km and at an altitude of 1.5 km. It can also fire against ground targets, like main battle tanks, Armoured Personnel Carriers etc., since it is equipped with two sighting field glasses, one for anti-aircraft shots and one for ground shots.
The autocannon is towed by a 750 kg vehicle or heavier. It can also be carried by aircraft and helicopters.
FEATURES
Length
4,57 m
Weight
76 kg
Calibre
23 mm
Maximum range2.150 m
Crew
6 άτομα
Ammunition
Explosive, Tracers – Penetration Ammunition, Tracers
ASRAD ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUIDED MISSILES
DESCRIPTION
Supplier: RHEINMETALL DEFENCE ELECTRONICS GmbH (former STN ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH)
The anti-aircraft, air-defence, short-range ASRAD HELLAS weapon system, consists of a HUMMER M1097A2 4×4 carrier-vehicle, weapon control unit, launch pad, communications equipment and navigation system. It is suitable for operations on harsh terrains and it can be carried by air with a CH-47D helicopter.
Its is utilised to destroy enemy aircraft and helicopters flying at low altitudes, approaching or drawing away, day or night and at any flight velocity. It utilises a high explosiveness conical pattern and is equipped with an IFF system.
FEATURES
Range
5.5 km
Effectiveness
95%
Capacity
4 missiles
Sighting per direction
409 mm to the right, 400 mm to the left
Response Time
3.4 sec
Minimum/Maximum altitude of projectile's flight
15 m / 3 km
DIMENSIONS
Projectile's Calibre
0.07 km
Projectile's Length
1,52 m
Projectile's Weight
9,6 kg
System’s Overall Weight
12.000 kg
“OS/AK” ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUIDED MISSILES SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The “OSA-ΑΚ” Anti-aircraft, Guided Missiles System is of Russian manufacture and constitutes an anti-aircraft short-range system, which provides high capabilities for anti-aircraft protection. It is utilised in wide area protection from enemy aircraft and helicopters flying at very low and low altitudes, in any weather conditions.
Each system carries 6 projectiles.
FEATURES
Target's destruction range
1,5 - 10 km
Maximum Altitude
5 km
Radar’s scanning range
45 km
Lock-on Radar Range
28 km
Crew
4 individuals
Response time between tracking the target and launching the projectile
8 sec
Maximum number of engagement targets
1
HAWK ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUIDED MISSILES SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The HAWK Anti-aircraft Guided Missiles System is of American manufacture. It provides high anti-aircraft protection in a wide area against enemy aircraft and helicopters, flying at very low and low altitudes and in any weather conditions and flight data.
It can hit targets executing manoeuvres, all types of aircraft and helicopters, as well as projectiles in flight.
The projectiles do not require field control.
It fully operates within an environment of electronic counter-measures and under any weather conditions.
Transport capability within 2 hours.
FEATURES
Projectile’s Range
42 km
Tracking Range
110 km
Effectiveness
90 - 95%
Destruction of target at altitudes:
0 - 18 km
Response Time
10 - 16 sec
Rate of Fire
2 βλήματα κατά πυροβολαρχία ανά 5" (ένα κατά ουλαμό)
MAIN PARTS
Battery Fire Direction Centre (BFDC)
Information and Coordination Centre (ICC)
Identification Friend or Foe (aircraft) System (IFF)
Precision Approach Radar (PAR)
Continuous-wave Radar (CWAR)
Range Only Radar (ROR)
2 High Power Illuminator Radars (HIPIR)
6 Launchers (LCHR)
2 Connection Kits (LSCB)
3 Loaders (LDR)
“TOR-M1” ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUIDED MISSILES SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The “TOR-M1” Anti-aircraft Guided Missiles System is of Russian manufacture and it constitutes an anti-aircraft system capable of hitting aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), High-speed Anti-radiation Missiles (ΗΑRM), CRUISE missiles and precision-guided ammunitions. It is utilised in the protection of a wide area against aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), High-speed Anti-radiation Missiles (ΗΑRM), CRUISE missiles and ammunitions of final guidance, under any weather conditions.
Each system carries 8 projectiles and it has the capability to engage with two targets simultaneously within a window (15o x 15ο wide) with the simultaneous guidance of two projectiles (4 seconds launch interval).
FEATURES
Target's destruction range
1,5 - 12 km
Maximum Altitude
6 km
Radar’s scanning range
27 km
Lock-on Radar Range
24 km
Crew
3-4 individuals
Maximum number of targets which it can simultaneously process
Up to 48 while monitoring 10 additional dangerous targets
Response time between tracking the target and launching the projectile
5-7 sec
STINGER ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUIDED MISSILES SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
It is a self-contained anti-aircraft single-shot portable system of American manufacture.
It is utilised to destroy enemy aircraft and helicopters flying at low altitudes, approaching or drawing away, day and night and at any flight velocity.
It can be mounted on helicopters and used as an anti-aircraft projectile. It utilises a high explosiveness conical pattern and is equipped with an IFF system.
FEATURES
Projectile's Weight
9,6 kg
System’s Overall Weight
12 kg
Projectile's Length
1.52 m
Projectile's Calibre
7 cm
Flight's Altitude
15 m - 3 km
Hit Possibility
95%
Response Time
3,4 sec
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
DESCRIPTION
The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is of American manufacture and origin. The MLRS uses “smart ammunitions”, like the SADARM (Search and Destroy Armour), as well as long-range semi-ballistic missiles with a great variety of submunitions like the ATACAMS. The MLRS is assigned General Support missions and it can hit targets, with suitable ammunitions, up to 165 km.
FEATURES
Engine horsepower
506 HP
Mileage
483 km
Maximum Range of Fire
With an Μ26Α2 rocket: 45 km
With ATACMS missiles (Μ39): 165 km
Regular fire rate
1 ATACMS missile (Μ39)/4',5"
Range of large fragments of explosive projectile
360 m
Crew
3 (Chief - Driver - Gunner MLRS/PC Operator)
Ammunition
Μ26 - Μ26Α2 Rockets, ATACMS Μ39 Missile, Μ28 - Μ28Α Training Rockets.
DIMENSIONS
Length
6.9 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Length of Tube
8 m
Weight
25.000 kg
Barrel's Calibre
227 mm
RM-70 Multiple Rocket Launcher
DESCRIPTION
The RM-70 Multiple Rocket Launcher is of Czechoslovakian manufacture. The RM-70 Multiple Rocket Launcher is of 1970 technology and upon delivery it was soon placed in operational readiness and provided great fire-power to the Greek Artillery. The RM-70 Multiple Rocket Launcher constitutes one of the major force multipliers. The RM-70 Multiple Rocket Launcher is utilised in General Support missions.
FEATURES
Mileage
1100 km
Crew
5
Weight with crew on board and carrying 80 rockets
25.300 kg
Response Times: When on-course in a firing range / When shifting from a firing position to on-course
2:30" / 3'
LAUNCHER
Tube’s Calibre
122.4 mm
Length of Tube
2,996 m
Number of Tubes
40
Weight with crew on board and carrying rockets
25.300 kg
ROCKET
Calibre
122 mm
Length
2,8675 - 2,8810 m
Weight
66,25 +/- 0,8 kg
Initial speed
42-52 m/d
Maximum Range
20.3 km
40 rockets burst time
20"
Zone of effect of 1 missile/40 missiles
Κύκλος ακτίνας 30 m / 100 m
RH 202 Anti-aircraft Autocannon 20mm
DESCRIPTION
This twin-barrelled anti-aircraft autocannon 20mm by Rheinmetall is of German manufacture and origin. It is used to provide close anti-aircraft protection to Artillery Units, HQs, bridges, road nodes and airports.