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Air defense platform · USA

Patriot PAC-3

Model: MIM-104 Patriot

The most well-known American air defense system, focused on missile interception and capable of engaging multiple threats simultaneously. Used by many NATO members. Наиболее известная американская система ПВО, ориентированная на перехват ракет и способная противодействовать множеству угроз одновременно. Используется многими странами НАТО.

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Patriot PAC-3 installation
Patriot PAC-3 installation · Image source · Ministerie van Defensie · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and JPEG-optimized; no crop.

Configured simulation parameters

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Interception range
100,000 m
Detection range
150,000 m
Reaction time
15 s
Interception speed
1,700 m/s
Interceptors per launcher
16
Maximum launchers
8
Simultaneous targets
9
Launcher cost
450,000,000 USD

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