SDAD 76

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Divisional Air Defense System 76
Système de Défense Aérienne Divisionnaire 76
File:Otomatic.jpg
Early model SDAD 76B
TypeSPAAG
Place of originSieuxerr
Service history
In service1986 - Present
Used bySieuxerr
Production history
DesignerGIAT Industries
Thomson-CSF
Designed1984
ManufacturerGIAT Industries (Now Nexter)
Thomson-CSF (Now Thales)
Unit cost$18,000,000 USD
Produced1987 - Present
VariantsSee variants
Specifications (SDAD-76E)
Weight36.5 tonnes
42.4 tonnes (Combat)
Length6.8 m (w/o gun)
9.1 m (w/ gun)
Width3.3 m
Height3.6 m
Crew3 (Commander, gunner, driver)

ArmorLaminated steel/ceramic/composite mixture along with modular armor packages
Main
armament
GIAT CN76/62
(70 rounds)
Secondary
armament
AA-72C
(600 rounds)
Engine8-cylinder diesel engine
850 horsepower (633 kW)
Power/weight20 hp/t (16 kW/t)
TransmissionSCT 2000
Suspensiontorsion bar
Ground clearance.4 meters
Fuel capacity1,300 ℓ
Operational
range
550 km
Speed70 km/h

The SDAD 76 is a Sieuxerrian developed self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon. It uses the chassis of the AMX-45 and the AMX Napoleon. It is designed to intercept low-flying cruise missiles, aircraft, and helicopters from ranges longer that other conventional SPAAG systems. It complements short-range SAM systems for engagements out to 8 kilometers. It can be used to engage most combat helicopters at ranges exceeding their own anti-tank guided missiles.

History

Overview

Variants

Produced

  • New Generation Anti-Aircraft Gun (Nouvelle Génération canon anti-aérien)
Technology demonstrator for the effective application of a 76mm naval gun to the ground-based air-defense role. Four built on the AMX-30 chassis.
  • SDAD-76A
Initial production model of the NGAAG. Under 16 were produced before acceptance of the SDAD-76B.
  • SDAD-76B
Improvement of the SDAD-76B which was built upon the then new AMX-45 chassis with an AMX-30 engine. Ammunition storage was increased as were better electronics installed.
  • SDAD-76C
First serious senor overhaul for the SDAD-76. Incorporated an improved radar system, as well as an improved engine.
  • SDAD-76D
Second overhaul and current production model. Introduced in 2009, new sensor upgrades allow for intercepting of low-RCS craft and improved intercepting of cruise missiles. Also incorporates brand new ammunition to increase accuracy and lethality.
  • SDAD-76 8x8
Proposed SDAD-76D turret mounted on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. Revealed in 2010 on an 8x8 VBCI chassis however Nexter stated that it can be fitted on a wide array of 8x8 vehicles.