PU-12M7 Russian 8x8 Mobile Command and Control Vehicle
PU-12M7
Automated Command and Control (C2) System
Other
Basic Information
Name
PU-12M7 Russian 8x8 Mobile Command and Control Vehicle
Designation
PU-12M7
Alternate Designation
PU-12M7
Equipment Type
Automated Command and Control (C2) System
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1986
Description
The PU-12M7 is an improved variant of the PU-12M6. It has improved sensors and upgraded air defense command and control capabilities. The system is normally found in a missile regiment at divisional level, controlling up to five subordinate surface-to-air missile firing batteries.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Engine
Water-cooled, V8 Diesel (260 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
80.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Variants
PU12M6 Battery Command Post
The PU-12M6 mobile control post is a BTR-80 variant designed to automate combat control of weapons employment by Air Defense units on the move and at halt under air attack. It is a battery Command Post intended to operate as part of special purpose automated control system for multiple surface-to-air weapons systems..
System
Alternative Designation
PU-12M7
Type
Battery Command Post Vehicle
Manufacturer
INA
Family
PU-12M Series
In Service
Late 1980s - Present
Crew
4
Chassis
BTR-80
Passenger Capacity
INA
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
2.41 m
Weight, Combat
13.6 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
KamAZ-7403
Engine Type
Water-cooled, V8 Diesel
Engine Power
260 hp
Maximum Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
80 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
50 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
10 km/h
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
2.0 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Communications
VHF Radios
5 (Software-defined)
HF Radios
2
Field Telephone Ports
5
Range
Radio: up to 40 km (VHF). Field Telephone Cable: up to 15 km.
Data Channels
5
Command and Control System
Onboard Power Supply System
Yes
Navigation System
Yes, using GLONASS and NAVSTAR.
Survey System
Yes
Data Transmission and Reception Equipment
Yes
Control of Short-Range Air Defense Missile Batteries: Via Coded Datalink
up to 6
Control of Short-Range Air Defense Missile Batteries: Via Telephone Link
up to 4
Control of Short-Range Air Defense Missile Batteries: Tor-M1 launchers (via coded datalink)
up to 4
Control of Short-Range Air Defense Missile Batteries: Igla MANPADS (via coded datalink)
up to 6
Primary (Radar with Analogue output signal)
1 ea
Radars with Coded Output Signal
3 ea
Number of Received Targets
up to 99
Coordinates Measurement Envelope
up to 100 km
Coordinates Measurement Envelope Maximum Altitude
up to 25 km
Data Transmission Range via field Telephone Wire
up to 15 km
Fire Control
Improved Masthead
An SRTR passive ESM system and electro-optical featuring 4 x static antennas mounted halfway up the mast to enable short-range radar. Also includes an electro-optical unit mounted on the top for both day and night cameras, providing hemispherical coverage. These vehicle-mounted sensors are useful when engaging small reconnaissance or attack UAV threats.
Night Vision Devices
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
Front armor of the BTR-80 APC protects against 12.7 mm rounds. All-round protection is against 7.62 mm rounds and artillery shell splinters.
Applique Armor
Available
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
6 x 81-mm smoke grenade launchers
Life Support System
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
2.41 m
Weight
13600 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
CFE Treaty
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