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Not that I’m any expert, but it sounds pretty much like you are incorrect? When deployed, a Neptune coastal defence system comprises a USPU-360 truck-based mob
by robbiep 5y ago
Not that I’m any expert, but it sounds pretty much like you are incorrect?
When deployed, a Neptune coastal defence system comprises a USPU-360 truck-based mobile launcher, four missiles, a TZM-360 transport/reload vehicle, a RCP-360 command and control vehicle, and a special cargo vehicle. The system is designed to operate up to 25 kilometres (16 mi) inland of the coastline*
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-360_Neptune https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-360_Neptune
- topspin 5y agoYou'll note in the link you cite that the missile used in this system is a derivative of the Kh-35 anti-ship cruise missile, which Russia can launch from most of their combat jets and various helicopters, several of which are also operated by Ukraine. The missile is fundamentally an air launch design. When launched from a ship, shore battery or helicopter a booster is used to accelerate the missile to cruise speed. A booster is unnecessary when launched from a high speed aircraft. Now, I don't know whether Ukraine has retained air launch capability in the derivative, but that is plausible. I do know that war motivates tremendous initiative, so if not you can bet they're working on it.
- robbiep 5y agoAhh I see. Still, seems like it still isn’t that correct to call the Neptune an air launch? Like, we don’t know, but clearly from the available info, the Ukrainians have engineered it to be a ground launch. I mean, it requires 3 other vehicles besides the launcher to even launch it. Or so Wikipedia says, which I’ll admit is putting a lot of faith in Wikipedia
- agapon 5y agoIt's a heavily modified derivative. It does not have an air-launch capability.
- topspin 5y agoWould you provide a reference?