MilitaryPilica (with Piorun msl)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Pilica is a very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) system designed to protect military installations and units against various aerial threats. It integrates a 23mm twin anti-aircraft cannon with two Piorun man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) launchers, providing a layered defense capability.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | PIT-RADWAR |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,450 km/h |
| Range | 6.5 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 0.95 t |
History
Developed in Poland by PIT-RADWAR, it entered service around 2020 to provide a mobile and effective close-range air defense solution.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 12 | confirmed |
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