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  1. Etched set for 2S6M Tunguska (Panda Models) 1:35 ET Models E35-169 Development of the 9K22 anti-aircraft system began on 8 June 1970. At the request of the Soviet Ministry of Defence, the KBP Instrument Design Bureau in Tula, under the guidance of the appointed Chief Designer AG Shipunov, started work on a 30–mm anti-aircraft system as a replacement for the 23–mm ZSU-23-4. The project, code-named "Tunguska," was undertaken to improve on observed shortcoming of the ZSU-23-4 (short range and no early warning) and a counter to new ground attack aircraft in development such as the A-10 Thunderbolt II which was designed to be highly resistant to 23 mm cannons. Studies were conducted and demonstrated that a 30 mm cannon would require two-to-three times fewer shells to destroy a given target than the 23 mm cannon of the ZSU-23-4, and that firing at a MiG-17 (or similarly at, in case of war, NATO's Hawker Hunter or Fiat G.91) flying at 300 m/s, with an identical mass of 30 mm projectiles would result in a kill probability of 1.5 times greater than with 23 mm projectiles. An increase in the maximum engagement altitude, from 2,000 to 4,000 m and increased effectiveness when engaging lightly armoured ground targets were also cited] The initial requirements set for the system were to achieve twice the performance in terms of range, altitude and combat effectiveness than the ZSU-23-4, additionally the system should have a reaction time no greater than 10 seconds] Due to the similarities in fire control of artillery and missiles it was decided that Tunguska would be a combined gun and missile system. By combining guns and missiles, the system is more effective than the ZSU-23-4, engaging targets at long-range with missiles, and shorter range targets with guns. In addition to KBP as the primary contractor other members of the Soviet military industrial complex were involved in the project, the chassis were developed at the Minsk tractor factory, the radio equipment at the Ulyanovsk Mechanical Factory Ulyanovsk, central computer at NIEMI ('Antey'), guidance and navigational systems by VNII "Signal" and optics were developed by the Leningrad Optical Mechanical Association LOMO. However development was slowed between 1975 and 1977 after the introduction of the 9K33 Osa missile system, which seemed to fill the same requirement but with greater missile performance. After some considerable debate it was felt that a purely missile based system would not be as effective at dealing with very low flying attack helicopters attacking at short range with no warning as had been proven so successful in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. Since the reaction time of a gun system is around 8–10 seconds, compared to the reaction time of missile-based system, approximately 30 seconds, development was restarted. The initial designs were completed in 1973 with pilot production completed in 1976 at the Ulyanovsk Mechanical Factory. System testing and trials were conducted between September 1980 and December 1981 on the Donguzskom range. It was officially accepted into service on 8 September 1982 and the initial version designated 2K22/2S6, with four missiles in the ready to fire position (two on each side). The Tunguska entered into limited service from 1984 when the first batteries were delivered to the army. After a limited production run of the original 9K22, an improved version designated 2K22M/2S6M entered service in 1990. The 2K22M featured several improvements with eight ready-to-fire missiles (four on each side) as well as modifications to the fire control programs, missiles and the general reliability of the system. Tunguska underwent further improvement when in 2003 the Russian armed forces accepted the Tunguska-M1 or 2K22M1 into service. The M1 introduced the new 9M311-M1 missile which made a number of changes allowing the 2K22M1 to engage small targets like cruise missiles by replacing the eight-beam laser proximity fuse with a radio fuse. Additional modification afforded greater resistance to infrared countermeasures by supplementing the missile tracking flare with a pulsed IR beacon. Other improvements included an increased missile range to 10 km, improved optical tracking and accuracy, improved fire control co-ordination between components of a battery and the command post. Overall the Tunguska-M1 has a combat efficiency 1.3–1.5 times greater than the Tunguska-M] The Tunguska family was until recently a unique and highly competitive weapons system, though in 2007 the Pantsir gun and missile system entered production at KBP—a descendant of the Tunguska, the Pantsir system offers even greater performance than its predecessor. Now this is quite a comprehensive set for the Panda 2S6M Tunguska, which was a very pleasant surprise when it was released at SMW Telford 2012. The kit itself is very well detailed and the number of the parts means that once removed it difficult to get everything back in and the lid on without bulging. ET Models have obviously identified plenty of areas on the vehicle that could benefit for a large selection of relief etched brass. The comprehensive nature of the set is shown in the fact that there are four and a half pages of instruction, printed on their standard green paper. E35-169 The set comprises of one large and three medium sized sheets, plus a resin aerial base. As per usual some of the kit details need to be removed before adding the brass parts and the modeller will have to supply their own stock of styrene or brass rod for use I the hinges etc. The instructions don’t following sheet lettering in order so I’ll describe what’s included by following the instructions. The first sub-assemblies to be built up are those for the various clamps and brackets for the various tools etc. Then it’s onto the distinctive radar dish on the rear of the turret. This receives new mounting structures and support brackets for the central transceiver box that sticks out from the centre of the dish. The rear electronics boxes also get new perforated cover plates, and mounting brackets. Next, two storage boxes are assembled completely out of brass and attached to the rear sides of the turret. The outer gun of each pair has a rather unusual structure around the muzzle, and this is built up out of three brackets and three rods then slipped over the muzzle and glued into place. The next stage of assembly concentrates on the turret with the addition of a new mount for the IR searchlight and three vision ports around the mounts hatch. To the rear of the turret a new IR detector, (or at least that’s what it looks like), is attached to the right hand side, whilst a grating is fitted in the same position on the left hand side. Under the search radar two more clamps hare fitted. The rear of the gun breeches the is what looks like an ejector port, and to the rear of the missile launchers the quite complex blast deflectors are added. Right at the rear of the turret there are several new handle and clamps fitted to the rear access door beneath the search radar. Moving onto the hull there are new mudguards for the front fenders, lots of new clamps, brackets and hand holds fitted to the bow. The headlights get new shrouds and a large protective cover fits over each pair. There is an air conditioning intake on the right had side that receives a new mesh grille, as does the main engine intake. The main engine access door has new main hinges applied along with two small inspection hatches. The engineering tools such as the spades are fitted with new blades and clamps whilst the double handed saw is completely replaced with brass along with its associated brackets and clamps. The rear lights receive new support brackets, the rear decking has several new hand holds attached and the rear plate has what looks like folded PSP plating which is held onto the vehicle by etched chains. The rear mudguards are also fitted to the rear and two vents are fitted to the right hand side just aft of the turret. Conclusion Yet another super set from ET models. I understand there a few faults with the panda model, but with the addition of this set I think the amount of detail will hide most of them. As usual you will require some fine tools and a fair amount of patience to get the most of this set as some of the parts are tiny and yet still need folding. This set will certainly bring the best out this unusual vehicle. Highly recommended. Available soon from White Ensign Models in the UK Review Sample courtesy of
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