2S6
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Description
The SPAA 2S6 "Tunguska" is a rank VII Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft gun with a battle rating of 10.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.87 "Locked On".
General info
Survivability and armour
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 9 mm | 9 mm Top 9 mm Bottom |
9 mm | 9 mm |
| Turret | 9 - 15 mm Turret front 10 mm Gun mantlet |
9 - 8 mm | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Cupola | 9 mm | 9 mm | 9 mm | 9 mm |
Notes:
The ZPRK 2S6 armour consists of 9 mm rolled homogeneous plates for the hull and turret. Although mostly flat surfaces, its armour can be angled to provide an average of 30mm of effective thickness which can protect against .50 cal machine guns in most places of the hull. The turret is extremely vulnerable to all types of fire at any angle.
The crew consists of a commander, gunner, loader, and driver. Three out of the four crew members are situated in the turret sitting right next to each other. This makes the ZPRK 2S6 extremely prone to destroyed by "crew knocked out" if hit in the turret.
Mobility
| Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
| Arcade | 71 | 71 | 34.6 | 1,008 | 1,355 | 29.13 | 39.16 |
| Realistic | 65 | 65 | 628 | 710 | 18.15 | 20.52 | |
The 2S6 provides good mobility with its 710 horsepower ChTZ V-46-2s1 engine allowing for a max speed of 65 km/h in ideal conditions. Under realistic testing conditions it tops around 37 km/h in flat grassy areas. This is the same with its reverse speed.
Modifications and economy
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The module 2S6M1 unlockable after the module NVD will switch NVD in the gun sight with Thermal gun sight, this makes it better to be able to spot enemy aircraft at longer ranges.
Armaments
Main armament
| 30 mm 2A38/2A38M1 (x4) | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
| Arcade | 1,936 (484) | 1,250 | -9°/+85° | ±180° | Two-plane | 70.4 | 97.5 | 118.4 | 130.9 | 139.3 | 5.20 | 4.60 | 4.24 | 4.00 |
| Realistic | 47.6 | 56.0 | 68.0 | 75.2 | 80.0 | |||||||||
Ammunition
- Default: AP-T · HEF-I*
- 30 mm HE: HEF-I* · HEF-T* · HEF-I* · AP-T
- 30 mm APT: AP-T · AP-T · AP-T · HEF-I*
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | ||||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| HEF-I* | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| AP-T | 65 | 63 | 53 | 44 | 36 | 29 | |
| HEF-T* | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
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| Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| HEF-I* | 960 | 0.39 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 75.46 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
| AP-T | 970 | 0.4 | - | - | - | 47° | 60° | 65° | ||||
| HEF-T* | 960 | 0.39 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 17.86 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 (+1) | No |
Additional armament
| 9M311 or 9M311-1M missile | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer |
| 8 | 0°/+85° | N/A | N/A |
Ammunition
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
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| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| 9M311 | SAM | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Missile details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Range (m) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Arming distance (m) |
Trigger radius (m) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
Ricochet | ||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| 9M311 | SAM | 910 | 8,000 | 41.6 | 0 | 0.1 | 300 | 5 | 4.62 | 79° | 80° | 81° |
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
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| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| 9M311-1M | SAM | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Missile details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Range (m) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Arming distance (m) |
Trigger radius (m) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
Ricochet | ||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| 9M311-1M | SAM | 910 | 10,000 | 41.6 | 0 | 0.1 | 300 | 5 | 4.62 | 79° | 80° | 81° |
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
6th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Radars
The ZPRK 2S6 Tunguska is equipped with a 1RL114 search and separate tracking radar; with the search radar mounted on top of the turret at the rear and the tracking radar located at the front of the the turret. The radar system is capable of tracking a target while scanning, but can only track targets within a 180° arc from the front of the turret.
| 1RL114 - Target Detection Radar | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Detection Range |
Minimum Detection Range |
Max Azimuth Scan Angle |
Max Elevation Scan Angle |
Minimum relative speed |
| 20,000 m | 500 m | 360° | 15° | 10 m/s (36 km/h) |
| 1RL114 - Target Tracking Radar | ||||
| Maximum Tracking Range |
Minimum Tracking Range |
Azimuth Tracking Angle |
Elevation Tracking Angle |
Minimum target speed |
| 16,000 m | 75 m | ±90° | -15°/+87° | 15 m/s (54 km/h) |
Usage in battles
The ZPRK 2S6 Tunguska can excel in many different ways. Traditionally it can take down aircraft with ease no matter how far or how close they may be with its excellent combined power of the very fast firing quad 30mm autocannons and the highly agile SAMs it has in its disposal. The SAMs are very fast and extremely agile, with the assistance of tracking and enough experience they can be almost virtually impossible to evade, even by the fastest and most agile aircraft. Each of the eight missiles is mounted on its own launch tube, which means you can launch one after the other without waiting for another one to reload, such as in systems like the Roland 1 and FlaRakRad. They also have a long range of 8 km stock, and 10 km with the 2S6M1 modification installed, which is enough to hit any helicopters hovering at the edge of their Air-to-Ground missile ranges. However, some vehicles can prove very challenging to take down, particularly those equipped with radar warning and missile alert systems, as they can quickly take evasive actions or hide behind terrain to prevent them from being hit.
If needed, the Tunguska can be an excellent flanking or support vehicle by ripping apart enemy gun barrels or tracks which would disable them for your allies to finish off. Of course with the AP-T belt, the Tunguska can rip apart enemy tanks/MBTs from the side or rear with relatively good shrapnel (for a 30mm) and range (as it is an AP-T belt). This makes the Tunguska very versatile in combat despite being labelled as an SPAAG. However, it's best to keep in mind that you have very little armour and you are a relatively large target which means you are very fragile in direct combat/brawls especially with artillery around you. So being careful and selective of how you should play during a specific time is essential.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Excellent armament - a pair of very strong and rapidly firing dual 30 mm guns, as well as a whopping eight surface-to-air missiles (SAM)
- Absurdly high elevation and traverse speeds
- Fast and agile SAMs allow for hitting targets moving at an extreme angle and speed
- Fantastic radar - both the coverage and its update speed are among the best in the game
- Can easily disable or destroy light tanks, even MBTs can be knocked out at short or medium ranges by hitting its sides or frontal weak spots
- Fantastic reverse speed, allowing peeking out for a burst then reversing into cover
- Hydropneumatic suspension system, the suspension clearance is able to be increased and decreased to help take cover (if the keys are bound)
- Neutral steering, which is rather uncommon in Soviet vehicles
- High resolution thermal imaging (part of the 2S6M1 modification), allowing for easier spotting of both aircraft and tanks
- Both radar and optical tracking, can be switched from one to another at any time depending on which is best in the situation.
Cons:
- Virtually no armour - not getting hit is of utmost importance
- High profile, as well as a very visible radar dish when it's spinning
- Very recognizable firing sound, an enormous streak of tracers even with the shortest of bursts, and a large plume of smoke for each launcher missile draws attention
- Poor crew placement, a single shot may very well incapacitate most of, if not all, of your crew
- Low ammo count, using the cannons liberally is not recommended
- Very bright tracers will easily reveal your location to enemies
History
The ZPRK 2S6 is a Soviet/Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) developed in the 1960s. It was introduced into service in 1971 and has since been used by several countries. The 2S6 is also known by its NATO reporting name, the "GAINFUL."
The 2S6 is a fully-tracked, lightly armored vehicle that carries a 30mm automatic cannon and up to four 9M311-1 or 9M311-3 missiles in sealed tubes on its turret. The 2S6 uses a fire-control radar mounted on top of its turret, which can detect targets up to 18 km away and guide both the cannon and missiles onto them. The system can engage low-flying aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The 2S6 was designed to provide mobile air defense protection for ground forces against low-altitude air attacks in all weather conditions, day or night. The system has a high rate of fire and can engage multiple targets simultaneously, making it a formidable defense against air threats. The 2S6 also has the ability to fire on the move, allowing it to keep up with advancing ground forces.
The 2S6 was first used in combat during the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s. It was also used in the Gulf War, where it proved to be highly effective against low-flying Iraqi aircraft and helicopters. The 2S6 has also been used in the Chechen Wars, the Russo-Georgian War, and the Syrian Civil War.
The 2S6 has undergone several upgrades since its introduction, including improvements to its radar and the addition of a new missile, the 9M337. The upgraded system, known as the 2S6M1, has increased range and accuracy and can engage more types of targets.
In addition to Russia, the 2S6 has been exported to several countries, including Algeria, Belarus, India, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Syria, and Ukraine. The system is highly regarded for its mobility and effectiveness, and its low cost compared to other air defense systems.
Despite its effectiveness, the 2S6 has its limitations. Its relatively short range and lack of protection against high-altitude threats make it vulnerable to attack by modern air defense systems. However, the 2S6 remains a highly capable and widely used air defense system, and its continued use and development demonstrate its importance in modern warfare.
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See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
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External links
| USSR anti-aircraft vehicles | |
|---|---|
| GAZ-AAA | GAZ-AAA (4M) · GAZ-AAA (DShK) |
| BTR-152 | BTR-152A · BTR-152D |
| Wheeled/Half-tracked | GAZ-MM (72-K) · ZiS-12 (94-KM) · ZiS-43 |
| Radar SPAAG | ZSU-23-4 · ZSU-37-2 |
| SAM | ZSU-23-4M4 · Strela-10M2 · 2S6 · Pantsir-S1 |
| Other | ZSU-23-4M2 · ZUT-37 · ZSU-37 · BTR-ZD · ZSU-57-2 |
| Czechoslovakia | M53/59 |
| North Vietnam | ▂Phòng không T-34 |
