Ukrainian PATRIOT Remote Launcher Group with four claimed Launching Stations.
This is a real PATRIOT RLG as a M903 LS fires two PAC-3 rounds against an incoming Iskander-M. Effects are unclear, but the LS are likely damaged.
(Geolocation @klinger66)
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This is a real PATRIOT RLG as a M903 LS fires two PAC-3 rounds against an incoming Iskander-M. Effects are unclear, but the LS are likely damaged.
(Geolocation @klinger66)
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https://twitter.com/John_A_Ridge/status/1824568327676559470
Neither an Antenna Mast Group nor Communications Relay Group and Electric Power Unit are visible.
The CRG acting as the RLG's Launcher Control Station plus AMG and EPU are emplaced at a different site. RL1 enables the CRG/LCS to communicate with LS up to 10 km away via VHF.
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The CRG acting as the RLG's Launcher Control Station plus AMG and EPU are emplaced at a different site. RL1 enables the CRG/LCS to communicate with LS up to 10 km away via VHF.
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Remote launchers optimize PATRIOT's defended area against tactical ballistic missiles but create dead zones for airbreathing threats.
Remoting launchers in this instance is unusual as the RLG does not have Dnipro within its defended area for TBMs with PAC-3 or PAC-3 MSE.
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Remoting launchers in this instance is unusual as the RLG does not have Dnipro within its defended area for TBMs with PAC-3 or PAC-3 MSE.
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Claimed Ukrainian PATRIOT fire unit with two LS and an MPQ-65 Radar Set.
Given its location, this cannot be the RS supporting the RLG as their separation is greater than 30 km allowed by AMG's UHF link.
(Geolocation @klinger66)
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Given its location, this cannot be the RS supporting the RLG as their separation is greater than 30 km allowed by AMG's UHF link.
(Geolocation @klinger66)
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https://x.com/John_A_Ridge/status/1824568327676559470
It is likely this fire unit is a decoy based on its emplacement and the lack of certain equipment.
The LS are emplaced >80 degrees from the Primary Threat Line. This places them in a dead zone and the RS will be unable to establish missile communication at launch.
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The LS are emplaced >80 degrees from the Primary Threat Line. This places them in a dead zone and the RS will be unable to establish missile communication at launch.
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Neither an Engagement Control Station, an AMG, nor an Electric Power Plant are visible. These provide power to the MPQ-65 RS and links to the M903 LS, as the RS cannot directly communicate with LS, plus C2.
This is wholly inconsistent with a correctly emplaced PATRIOT.
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This is wholly inconsistent with a correctly emplaced PATRIOT.
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