A rare Russian SCR "Flexible-S" was lit on the front: what is known about weapons
The material states that Gybka-C is used for the interception of UAVs and flying aircraft in the frontal area. However, even against the background of active fighting, the system remains a rarity in the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. There is very little confirmed cases of its prompt use, and to the present moment "Gybka-C" was not demonstrated in combat conditions so clearly. Ukrainian sources reported at least one such installation at the beginning of 2024.
According to them, the installation was destroyed as a result of a high-precision strike, probably from Dron-Kamikadze or a managed artillery projectile. According to Russian sources, the purpose of creating a complex "Flexible-C" was the integration of MSRCs, which have proven themselves well, such as "Ila-S" and "willow", into a single automated complex with a system of control, intelligence and communication installed on mobile platforms.
The complex includes: both machines are built on the basis of the armored car "Tiger", which provides them with high mobility and ability to accompany troops in any type of terrain. The key element of the complex is a muzzle with a radar station 1L122. This radar is equipped with a phased antenna lattice, which provides a circular inspection and support of the targets at a range up to 40 km and up to 10 km in height.
Due to the high accuracy and updating of information every 2-10 seconds, the station is able to detect even targets with low effective scattering (EPR), including UAVs and ice missiles. The BMW is equipped with a remote control unit of 4 missiles (with ammunition another 4 inside the machine). The system can use missiles of ILA-C and Willow. The latter uses a tribal ich-head of self-alignment, which provides increased efficiency against inconspicuous purposes.
The tactical and technical characteristics of the starting installation provide vertical and horizontal guidance with high accuracy, and optical-electronic devices make it possible to conduct visual observation and support of the target. It is noted that the complex is fully automated - Data from the muzzle is coming to BMW through protected communication channels (up to 17 km in stationary conditions), allowing to fire for purposes without visual contact.
The system is able to simultaneously control up to 6 BMV or 4 compartments with automation sets. In general, Gybka-C ZRC is intended for use in the echelorated air defense, escorting of columns, protection of objects, as well as mobile operations. Recall that Defense Express observers drew attention to the unique American complex CIM-10 Bomarc with a range of lesions up to 800 km, which was created specifically for the interception of Soviet bombers Tu-95.