BTR-80k
What type of vehicle is the BTR-80K?
Command vehicle (APC)
Max acquisition range of a Dog Ear Radar?
80KM.
How does the SkyLite B variant differ from its predecessor?
Variant upgrade has improved cameras, larger wings, longer endurance, and 1.5-kg added weight. Launched by catapult.
What WFF does the 2S19 fall under?
What is the MER of an SA-18
The SA-18 has a MER of 5.2km.
What type of equipment does the BTR-80K use to stand out from a normal BTR-80?
More robust communications equipment.
What is the max road speed of a Dog Ear Radar?
62KM/H
At what altitude is the SkyLite UAV undetectable?
500M
What is the Maximum Effective Range(MER) for the 2S19?
The MER is 24.7KM
What is the MER of an SA-13?
The SA-13 has a MER of 5km.
Who uses the BTR-80k and why?
The Commander uses the BTR-80K to command sub-units and maintain communications with headquarters.
What is the function of the Dog Ear Radar system?
Supplies target alerting information to the SA13 Gopher SAM system.
What is the endurance time for the SkyLite UAV?
4 hours.
Normally how many 2S19's does a North Korean MECH INF BDE have?
18 2S19's.
What is the Max ALT for both the SA-13 and SA-18 is?
The Max ALT for both weapon systems is 3.5km
What is a major strength for the BTR- 80K?
Long communication allows C2 node to be outside of range of M777A2
What are some key attributes about the Dog Ear Radar?
Can acquire targets farther out than our MER of weapon systems for early detection. Can track entire squadron of aircraft at the same time.
What are some weaknesses the commander would want to know about the SkyLite UAV?
Can be impeded by a low cloud celling because reliant on FMV. Does not have lazing capability.
What is the main communication system used in the 2S19?
R-173M.
Why is the Javelin better than an SA-18?
The Javelin is better than the SA-18 because it is a fire-and-forget targeting system.
What is a major weakness for the BTR-80K?
Long range communication must be stationary allowing USF to engage if identified
What are some of the main weakness that would be crucial to know about the the Dog Ear Radar?
No protection from higher than 7.62mm. Can not track or acquire on the move. Must be accompanied by SA13 to engage target.
How many SkyLite UAV's are in a typical North Korean INF BN?
9 SkyLite UAV's
How many targets can the 2S19 track in one mission?
The 2S19 can fire 3 separate target points in one mission.
Who created the SA-18 and the SA-13 originate from?
The SA-18 originated from the Soviet Union and accepted into service in 1983. The SA-13 also originated from the Soviet Union and accepted into service in 1976.