In this paper the author reviews current Soviet military literature in an effort to determine vulnerabilities in their air defense against low-level attack helicopters. He examines air defense philosophy, Soviet small arms, the SA-7 and the ZSU-23-4 at the Soviet battalion level. Although there are several vulnerabilities which can be exploited, the author concludes that the primary threat to helicopters is the Soviet ZSU-23-4. Changes to current U.S. antitank helicopter training and tactics are recommended in order to enhance the helicopter vs. tank kill ratio. (Author)
Soviet Air Defenses against Attack Helicopters
1980
36 pages
Report
No indication
English
Antiaircraft Defense Systems , Antiaircraft defense systems , Vulnerability , USSR , Air defense , Attack helicopters , Low altitude , Antiarmor ammunition , Antiaircraft missiles , Surface to air missiles , Battalion level organizations , Small arms , Military tactics , Kill probabilities , Flight maneuvers , Air to surface missiles , Tanks(Combat vehicles) , SA-7 Grail missiles , ZSU-23-4 tanks , Tow missiles , AH-1 aircraft
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