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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' [Зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс](GRAU: 2K22; NATO codename: SA-19 "Grison") is one of the composition of Soviet and Russia's field air-defense system as the direct replacement of ZSU-23-4 which was not capable to handle late-Cold War attackers (both fixed-wing and helicopters). As the conclusion that larger calibre autocannon can achieve higher kill probability against jets, Soviet Army also seek for a combined system with missile onboard as well; although the development started as early as 1970, due to the introduction of new missile systems with better range, the development was slowed down until the conclusion from Arab-Israeli War was drawn that gun systems have better reaction time than sole-missile systems (due to the warm-up process of both radar and missiles). Eventually the joint efforts of different Soviet designers was fruited in 1982 as the 2K22 (while the mobile battery itself is named 2S6) and eventually joined the Army in 1984 as another composition of the short-range defense layer alongside with ZSU-23-4, SA-10 Strela-10M2 and SA-8 Osa. The vehicle also received upgrades during its production and likely inspired later systems like [[Pantsir-S1|96K6 Pantsir-S1]] with more advanced electronics and missile system.
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Introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] as the newcomer of Soviet tech-tree, 2S6 not only has twin double-barrel, Gast principle 30 mm autocannons to swat aerial targets or hunting down ground vehicles showing their sides, it also has eight 9M311 missiles at its disposal to finish off long-range or high-altitude targets before they can do extensive damage to teammates. Although players will have to get used to the fixed optical channel with high magnification and its rather large size, players can certainly enjoy devastating enemies with such firepower while clearing the skies for allies to deliver supports.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
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| Hull || 9 mm || 9 mm ''Top'' <br> 9 mm ''Bottom'' || 9 mm || 9 mm
 
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| Turret || 9 - 15 mm ''Turret front'' <br> 10 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || 9 - 8 mm || 9 mm || 9 mm
 
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| Cupola || 9 mm || 9 mm || 9 mm || 9 mm
 
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|}
 
 
 
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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.
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The ZPRK 2S6 armor consists of 9 mm rolled homogeneous plates for the hull and turret. Although mostly flat surfaces, it's armor 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.
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The crew consists 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 ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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The ZPRK 2S6 provides good mobility with it's 628 horsepower ChtZ V-46-2s1 engine allowing for a max speed of 65km/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.
 
 
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The {{PAGENAME}} 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 ===
 
{{Specs-Economy}}
 
 
 
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 ==
 
== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
 
 
=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
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{{main|2A38 (30 mm)}}
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{{main|2A38 (30 mm)|l1=2A38/2A38M1 (30 mm)}}
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
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! colspan="6" | [[2A38 (30 mm)|30 mm 2A38/2A38M1]] (x4) || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 
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! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
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! ''Arcade''
 
| rowspan="2" | 1,936 (484) || rowspan="2" | 1,250 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+85° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 70.4 || 97.5 || 118.4 || 130.9 || 139.3 || rowspan="2" | 5.20 || rowspan="2" | 4.60 || rowspan="2" | 4.24 || rowspan="2" | 4.00
 
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! ''Realistic''
 
| 47.6 || 56.0 || 68.0 || 75.2 || 80.0
 
|-
 
|}
 
 
 
==== Ammunition ====
 
 
 
* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}
 
* '''30 mm HE:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T*|High-explosive fragmentation tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
 
* '''30 mm APT:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}
 
  
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* 30mm 2A38 automatic cannons (2000 rpm) x 1936
 
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** Belts <small>(SD = Self Destroying)</small>
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*** 30mm HE - HEF-I<small>(SD)</small>/HEF-T<small>(SD)</small>/HEF-I<small>(SD)</small>/AP-T
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*** 30mm APT - AP-T/AP-T/AP-T/ HEF-I<small>(SD)</small>
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! Full<br>ammo
 
! 1st<br>rack empty
 
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
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| '''1''' || 0&nbsp;''(+1)'' || No
 
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|}
 
  
 
=== Additional armament ===
 
=== Additional armament ===
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{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 
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{{main|9M311|9M311-1M}}
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="4" | [[9M311]] or [[9M311-1M]] missile
 
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! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
|-
 
| 8 || 0°/+85° || N/A || N/A
 
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==== Ammunition ====
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* 9M311 "Anti-Aircraft Missile" x 8
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** 76mm
{{:9M311-1M/Ammunition|9M311-1M}}
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** 910 m/s (2985 ft/s)
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** 42kg (3kg Explosive mass/ TNT eq: 5.1kg)
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** 41mm armor penetration
  
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===Radars===
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! Full<br>ammo
 
! 1st<br>rack empty
 
! 2nd<br>rack empty
 
! 3rd<br>rack empty
 
! 4th<br>rack empty
 
! 5th<br>rack empty
 
! 6th<br>rack empty
 
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
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=== Radars ===
 
 
{{main|1RL144}}
 
{{main|1RL144}}
The ZPRK 2S6 Tunguska is equipped with a 1RL144 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.
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The ZPRK 2S6 Tunguska is equipped with a [[1RL144]] 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.
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="5" | 1RL144 - Target Detection Radar
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! colspan="5" | [[1RL144]] - Target Detection Radar
 
|-
 
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! {{Annotation|Maximum<br/>Detection<br/>Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
 
! {{Annotation|Maximum<br/>Detection<br/>Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
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! {{Annotation|Minimum<br/>relative speed|The minimum speed a target must be moving, relative to the radar, in order to be detectable by the radar}}
 
! {{Annotation|Minimum<br/>relative speed|The minimum speed a target must be moving, relative to the radar, in order to be detectable by the radar}}
 
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| 20,000 m || 500 m || 360° ||­ 15° || 10 m/s (36 km/h)
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| 20,000 m || 500 m || 360° || ??? || 10 m/s (36 km/h)
 
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! colspan="5" | 1RL144 - Target Tracking Radar
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! colspan="5" | [[1RL144]] - Target Tracking Radar
 
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! {{Annotation|Maximum<br/>Tracking<br/>Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
 
! {{Annotation|Maximum<br/>Tracking<br/>Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
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! {{Annotation|Minimum<br/>target speed|The minimum speed a target must be moving, relative to the radar, in order to be tracked by the radar}}
 
! {{Annotation|Minimum<br/>target speed|The minimum speed a target must be moving, relative to the radar, in order to be tracked by the radar}}
 
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| 16,000 m || 75 m || ±90° || -15°/+87° || 15 m/s (54 km/h)
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| 16,000 m || 75 m || ±90° || -15°/+87° || 15 m/s (54 km/h)
 
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|}
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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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 30 mm 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 30 mm) 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 ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
* Exceptional mobility for a Soviet Vehicle
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* 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)
** 569A transmission enables for neutral steering and reversed gearbox
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* Fast and agile SAMs allow for hitting targets moving at an extreme angle and speed
** 65 km/h top speed, can keep up with the main forces
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* Fantastic radar - both the coverage and its update speed are among the best in the game
* Devastating firepower
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* 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
** Twin dual-barrel 2A38 30 mm autocannon for maximum firepower against intended targets
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* Fantastic reverse speed, allowing peeking out for a burst then reversing into cover
** Eight 9M311 series missiles for long-range interception
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* Hydropneumatic suspension system, the suspension clearance is able to be increased and decreased to help take cover (if the keys are bound)
** Generous ammo count
 
* Sufficient FCS for its tier
 
** Fast turret traverse for changing targets swiftly
 
** 20 km search and track radar for early warning
 
** Opto-electronic tracker for low-altitude stationary targets
 
** 2S6M upgrade brings in TVD camera for the gunner channel
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* Easily recognizable from both the firing sound and abundance of tracers
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* Virtually no armor - not getting hit is of upmost importance
* Armor only rated for rifle-calibre weapons
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* High profile, as well as a very visible radar dish when it's spinning
* Rather large size for a gun-missile combined system
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* 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
* 9M331 series have rather low overload at its tier for maneuvering targets
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* Poor crew placement, a single shot may very well incapacitate most of, if not all, of your crew
* Somewhat outdated FCS
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* Low ammo count, using the cannons liberally is not recommended
** Lacks rangefinder and leading indicator for the opto-electronic tracker
 
** Lacks missile leading modes
 
** Fixed 8x optic channel making close-range combats difficult
 
  
 
== History ==
 
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Although the ZSU-23-4 Shilka had successfully proven its capabilities in the numerous conflicts it took part in, its shortcomings were ever increasingly coming to light as well. While faster and more capable aircraft and helicopters were being developed, the Shilka was quickly becoming obsolete, with its very short engagement range and radar detection limiting its AA capabilities greatly.
 
Although the ZSU-23-4 Shilka had successfully proven its capabilities in the numerous conflicts it took part in, its shortcomings were ever increasingly coming to light as well. While faster and more capable aircraft and helicopters were being developed, the Shilka was quickly becoming obsolete, with its very short engagement range and radar detection limiting its AA capabilities greatly.
  
Thus, in 1970, Soviet engineers began developing a replacement for the venerable Shilka. The new vehicle, codenamed "Tunguska", was designed with a pair of 30 mm autocannons coupled to advanced tracking and targeting systems. In addition, the decision was made to also install surface-to-air guided missiles, as the targeting systems for both cannons and missiles turned out to be conveniently very similar, and was expected to greatly bolster the capabilities of the Tunguska.
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Thus, in 1970, Soviet engineers began developing a replacement for the venerable Shilka. The new vehicle, codenamed “Tunguska”, was designed with a pair of 30mm autocannons coupled to advanced tracking and targeting systems. In addition, the decision was made to also install surface-to-air guided missiles, as the targeting systems for both cannons and missiles turned out to be conveniently very similar, and was expected to greatly bolster the capabilities of the Tunguska.
  
By 1973, the Tunguska was considered ready. In the mid '70s, however, with the introduction of a Soviet mobile missile-only AA unit, which performed a similar role as the Tunguska, further development and production of the Tunguska was put in question. In the end, realizing the greater flexibility and potential of the Tunguska design, further development and production was approved.
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By 1973, the Tunguska was considered ready. In the mid ‘70s, however, with the introduction of a Soviet mobile missile-only AA unit, which performed a similar role as the Tunguska, further development and production of the Tunguska was put in question. In the end, realizing the greater flexibility and potential of the Tunguska design, further development and production was approved.
  
 
A pre-production batch left the factory floor in 1976 for army trials. After a long series of tests, the Tunguska was officially commissioned into service with the Soviet Army in September 1982. The vehicle was continuously being improved upon, with subsequent newer variants being developed during the 1990s and 2000s.
 
A pre-production batch left the factory floor in 1976 for army trials. After a long series of tests, the Tunguska was officially commissioned into service with the Soviet Army in September 1982. The vehicle was continuously being improved upon, with subsequent newer variants being developed during the 1990s and 2000s.
  
The Tunguska served initially with the Soviet armed forces, although it was passed on to the militaries of the Soviet Union's successor states after its collapse in the late 1980s. Thus, modernized versions of the Tunguska continue to serve with the Russian armed forces today as well as the armies of Belarus and Ukraine. The Tunguska also sees service with other nations around the world, such as Yemen, India, Morocco and some others.
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The Tunguska served initially with the Soviet armed forces, although it was passed on to the militaries of the Soviet Union’s successor states after its collapse in the late 1980s. Thus, modernized versions of the Tunguska continue to serve with the Russian armed forces today as well as the armies of Belarus and Ukraine. The Tunguska also sees service with other nations around the world, such as Yemen, India, Morocco and some others.
  
''- From [[wt:en/news/6070-development-2s6-tunguska-better-together-en|Devblog]]''
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''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6070-development-2s6-tunguska-better-together-en Devblog]''
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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;Skins
 
 
 
* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_zprk_2s6 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 
 
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|luvhoX8Ht1I|'''New anti-air defence'''  discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 8:42  - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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"ZPRK" (Anti-Aircraft Gun and Missile Complex) from other tech trees
 
  
* [[XM1069]] (ADATS) - an experimental vehicle based on M3 chassis with MIM-146 dual-purpose missile
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* [[Pantsir-S1]] - the new generation, ZPRK of Russian Army with extensive upgrades with solutions to-be upgraded from chassis of 2S6
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* [[PGZ04A]] - PLAGF's SPAA of late-1990s with upgrades from 2004
 
* [[SIDAM 25 (Mistral)]] - Italian's solution without search radar
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
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* [[wt:en/news/6070-development-2s6-tunguska-better-together-en|[Devblog] 2S6 Tunguska: Better Together]]
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6070-development-2s6-tunguska-better-together-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> 2S6 Tunguska: Better Together]
  
 
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The ZPRK 2S6 "Tunguska" is a rank VII Russian 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

The ZPRK 2S6 armor consists of 9 mm rolled homogeneous plates for the hull and turret. Although mostly flat surfaces, it's armor 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 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

The ZPRK 2S6 provides good mobility with it's 628 horsepower ChtZ V-46-2s1 engine allowing for a max speed of 65km/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.

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: 2A38 (30 mm)
  • 30mm 2A38 automatic cannons (2000 rpm) x 1936
    • Belts (SD = Self Destroying)
      • Default - HEF-I(SD)/AP-T/HEF-I(SD)/AP-T
      • 30mm HE - HEF-I(SD)/HEF-T(SD)/HEF-I(SD)/AP-T
      • 30mm APT - AP-T/AP-T/AP-T/ HEF-I(SD)

Additional armament

  • 9M311 "Anti-Aircraft Missile" x 8
    • 76mm
    • 910 m/s (2985 ft/s)
    • 42kg (3kg Explosive mass/ TNT eq: 5.1kg)
    • 41mm armor penetration

Radars

Main article: 1RL144

The ZPRK 2S6 Tunguska is equipped with a 1RL144 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.

1RL144 - 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°  ??? 10 m/s (36 km/h)
1RL144 - 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

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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)
  • 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)

Cons:

  • Virtually no armor - not getting hit is of upmost 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

History

Although the ZSU-23-4 Shilka had successfully proven its capabilities in the numerous conflicts it took part in, its shortcomings were ever increasingly coming to light as well. While faster and more capable aircraft and helicopters were being developed, the Shilka was quickly becoming obsolete, with its very short engagement range and radar detection limiting its AA capabilities greatly.

Thus, in 1970, Soviet engineers began developing a replacement for the venerable Shilka. The new vehicle, codenamed “Tunguska”, was designed with a pair of 30mm autocannons coupled to advanced tracking and targeting systems. In addition, the decision was made to also install surface-to-air guided missiles, as the targeting systems for both cannons and missiles turned out to be conveniently very similar, and was expected to greatly bolster the capabilities of the Tunguska.

By 1973, the Tunguska was considered ready. In the mid ‘70s, however, with the introduction of a Soviet mobile missile-only AA unit, which performed a similar role as the Tunguska, further development and production of the Tunguska was put in question. In the end, realizing the greater flexibility and potential of the Tunguska design, further development and production was approved.

A pre-production batch left the factory floor in 1976 for army trials. After a long series of tests, the Tunguska was officially commissioned into service with the Soviet Army in September 1982. The vehicle was continuously being improved upon, with subsequent newer variants being developed during the 1990s and 2000s.

The Tunguska served initially with the Soviet armed forces, although it was passed on to the militaries of the Soviet Union’s successor states after its collapse in the late 1980s. Thus, modernized versions of the Tunguska continue to serve with the Russian armed forces today as well as the armies of Belarus and Ukraine. The Tunguska also sees service with other nations around the world, such as Yemen, India, Morocco and some others.

- From Devblog

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See also

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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  ZUT-37 · ZSU-37 · BTR-ZD · ZSU-57-2
Czechoslovakia  M53/59
North Vietnam  ▂Phòng không T-34