SA-31 "Gooseneck" Medium Range SAM

  The SA-31 largely fills in the gap of the long range SA-29 "Grabber. Deployed more in depth, the SA-31 performs where the SA-29 cannot reach. Due to it's shorter range, the SA-31 has a better ability to intercept aircraft that have passed through the SA-29 gauntlet. Mounted on a standard Almaz 44 chassis (this is also used on the SA-28 "Gobblet" combined AAA/SAM system. The hull features a crew in hull layout, with the driver in the middle, with the gunner on the left side, and the tank commander on the right. All have crash cages and have extensive protection. Like most crew in hull vehicles, all have MFDs appropriate to their mission. It is NBC sealed, and has life support for each person for 10 hours.
  The SA-31 mounts eight 9M998 missiles in sealed launch/transport containers on a full 360º rotating turret. These missiles have a large high explosive, high-fragmentation warhead optimized for high lethality against aerial targets. It is a single stage missile, and is highly maneuverable against such targets. It has a maximum range of 75 kilometers. The missiles are guided by a Phazotron K33 radar, that has a range of 100 kilometers. It has a maximum vertical height of 10,000 meters. Each missile has an active radar homing system for improved engagement. Once fired, the radar switches priority to another target. It can track up to 20 targets, and engage up to 10 simultaneously even in a highly EW environment. The vehicle does mount ECCM gear to counteract enemy ECM. It however does not mount any ECD, which makes it vulnerable to aerial vehicles with ED systems. In case of emergencies, the missiles can be aimed optically if EW is too heavy, though this is done rarely. The systems is further enhanced through use of the Battletac FDDM, which allows it to integrate in a complete air defense network system.
  A resupply vehicle is also made, with the ability to carry a full eight reloads for the launcher. Nominal deployment is the same with an SA-20 Regiment, as well as launcher deployment.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig | Autonav | Load | Cost
  5/5 | 60 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 200 | 3,218,000¥

  Seating: 3 bucket seats
  Access: 3 hatches.
  Economy: 2 km per liter
  Fuel: Diesel (800 liters)
  Cargo: 2 x 2 x 2 CF storage
  Sensors: Military I (8)
  ECCM: Security III (7)
  Other Features: Cabin Overpressurization with 30 hours life support, Ablative Armor capability, 3 x Crash Cages, Thermal Baffles (2), Power Amplifiers (4), Battletac FDDM.
  Armament: Eight 9M998 missiles on a remote medium turret. Fire control radar has a Rating of 8 and a range of 100 kilometers.
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