PASARS-16 6x6
Hybrid self-propelled artillery-missile air defense system for protecting ground units against low-altitude aircraft, cruise missiles, and projectiles.
- Crew
- 5
- Maximum mass
- 22 t
- Cannon range
- 4 km
- Protection
- STANAG II/III
Field demonstration
PASARS-16 live firing
See the PASARS-16 demonstrate its 40 mm cannon during a live-fire exercise.
Armoured mobility
FAP 2026BS/AV 6x6
The system is mounted on an armoured FAP 2026BS/AV chassis with 6x6 drive, allowing it to move with protected ground formations.
The armoured cab and turret provide STANAG II/III ballistic protection for the five-person crew.
- Chassis
- FAP 2026BS/AV
- Drive
- 6x6
- Protection
- STANAG II/III
Firepower
40 mm automatic cannon
The 40 mm Bofors automatic cannon delivers a theoretical rate of fire of 300 rounds per minute and engages targets at ranges of up to 4 km.
Mounted in the rear armoured turret, the cannon can engage both low-altitude aerial threats and ground targets.
- Barrel calibre
- 40 mm
- Rate of fire
- 300 rounds/min
- Range
- Up to 4 km
Missile armament
Igla and Mistral 3
Integrating the Igla missile system with the upgraded anti-aircraft cannon significantly increases its effectiveness against aerial targets through infrared-homing missiles.
This integration is also important because it will serve as the basis for integrating Mistral 3 IR-homing missiles, which rank among the best systems in their class worldwide.
- Missile system
- Igla
- Guidance
- Infrared homing
- Next integration
- Mistral 3
Characteristics
Technical profile
Drive formula
6x6
Chassis
FAP 2026BS/AV
Engine
Cummins ISLe 8.9
340 kW
Primary weapon
40 mm Bofors
automatic cannon
Theoretical rate of fire
300 rpm
Missiles
2 x RLN-IC
short-range infrared homing missiles
Target set
Air / ground
Applications
Operational roles
Air defense of ground units
Counter-UAV and low-altitude threats
Protection of artillery-rocket units
Direct fire support when required
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