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ZAK Tsitadel
In the sources: ЗАК «Цитадель»
gun-missile air defense system · JSC TsNII Burevestnik. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Class and role
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Armament | ×2 | @battle_technic, @mil_hub |
| Function | Defense | ×2 | @battle_technic, @mil_hub |
| Role | Interceptor | ×2 | @battle_technic, @mil_hub |
| Environment | Air — low altitude (up to 1000 m) | ×2 | @battle_technic, @mil_hub |
| Subclass | gun-missile air defense system | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Subclass | anti-aircraft artillery | ×1 | @battle_technic |
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| JSC TsNII Burevestnik | ×4 | @texBPLA, @mil_hub, @uav_tech +1 |
| Rostec | ×4 | @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones, @battle_technic +1 |
| Rosoboronexport | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| caliber | 30 mm (main), 7.62 mm, 12.7 mm (alternative) | ×7 | @mil_hub, @warhistoryalconafter, @VictoryDrones +4 |
| communication | cable communication line between all complex facilities | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @mil_hub, @warhistoryalconafter |
| deployment | fixed facilities | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @mil_hub, @warhistoryalconafter |
| ammunition | remotely detonated shrapnel | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @mil_hub |
| ammunition_type | programmable munitions | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @milinfolive |
| automation | high automation | ×2 | @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones |
| cost_per_shot | low cost per shot | ×2 | @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones |
| detection_range_multicopter | 1000 m | ×2 | @uav_tech, @VictoryDrones |
| integration | can be integrated into the regional air defense system and receive target data directly from it | ×2 | @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones |
| operation | operates round the clock | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @mil_hub |
| shell_type | programmable shrapnel projectile | ×2 | @militaryrussiaru, @VictoryDrones |
| targeting | target designation from radar | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @mil_hub |
| tested_with | 100-mm A190 naval gun (tests later than patent application filing date) | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @milinfolive |
| Range | 1500–1700 m (against FP-1), up to 1100 m (against Hornet), 700–800 m (against small FPV copters) | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Range | >1000 m | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| Range | 1 km | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| ammo_capacity | 250 rounds | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| ammunition | remotely detonated projectiles | ×1 | @new_militarycolumnist |
| ammunition_capacity | 250 rounds | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| ammunition_type | multi-element projectiles with cylindrical pre-formed fragments (shrapnel with programmable detonation time) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| architecture | modular architecture | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| armament | 7.62-mm and 12.7-mm machine guns, 30-mm gun with remotely detonated projectiles, vertical-launch missiles | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| armament_options | 7.62-mm and 12.7-mm machine guns, 30-mm gun with remotely detonated projectiles, vertical-launch missiles | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| autonomy | Each air target is engaged autonomously, according to the algorithm embedded in the complex's FCS | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| autonomy | autonomous operation of combat modules with target allocation and priority queue | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| base_module | BM-30-D Spitsa (index 32V01), with upgraded software and hardware | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| caliber_alt | 7.62 or 12.7 mm | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| caliber_main | 30 mm | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| calibration | preliminary alignment — bringing all elements to a unified coordinate system (UCS) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| components | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post (CP), surveillance radar (Radar-S), remotely controlled modules (RCM-N), fire control system (FCS), electro-optical sighting system (EOS-SS), tracking radar (Radar-N) with electric drives | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| components | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post (CP), surveillance radar (Radar-S), remotely controlled modules (RCM-N), fire control system (FCS), electro-optical sighting system (EOS-SS), tracking radar (Radar-N) with electric drives | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| components | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post (CP), surveillance radar (Radar-S), remotely controlled modules (RCM-N), tracking radar (Radar-N), commander's automated workstation (AWS-C) | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| components | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post, surveillance radar, fire control system, tracking radar | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| components | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post (CP), Radar-S, RCM-N, Radar-N, AWS-C | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| composition | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post (CP), surveillance radar (Radar-S), N remotely controlled modules (RCM-N), fire control system (FCS), electro-optical sighting system (EOS-SS), tracking radar (Radar-N) with electric drives | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| composition | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post (CP), surveillance radar (Radar-S), remotely controlled modules (RCM-N), fire control system (FCS), electro-optical sighting system (EOS-SS), tracking radar (Radar-N) with electric drives | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| composition | launchers with missiles and/or artillery system, control post, surveillance radar, fire control system, tracking radar | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| coordination_method | alignment of the complex by bringing all elements to a unified coordinate system (UCS) | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| designation | ZAK-30 | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| detection | round-the-clock UAV detection using radars and thermal imagers | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| detection_range | from 6 to 8 km | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| detection_range_fixed_wing | 2000 m | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| detection_range_fixed_wing_uav | 2000 m | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| engagement_logic | target detection | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| engagement_logic | determination of coordinates and speed in the unified coordinate system (UCS) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| engagement_logic | target verification | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| engagement_logic | determination of time-to-target for all RCM-N | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| engagement_logic minimum | transmitting command to the RCM with minimum time-to-target | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| engagement_logic | target engagement | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| engagement_logic | correction and re-engagement after a miss | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| engagement_mode | Each air target is engaged autonomously, according to the algorithm embedded in the complex's FCS | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| engagement_range_fixed_wing_uav | 1000…1300 m | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| engagement_range_uav_fixed_wing | 1000…1300 m | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| exhibition | El Alamein Airshow 2026 | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| fire_correction | FCS algorithms correct firing settings based on projectile muzzle velocity and miss distance | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| fire_mode | automatic fire mode | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| fuse_type | programmable fuze with non-contact muzzle velocity sensor | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| fuze_type | programmable fuze computing optimal detonation time from muzzle velocity | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| fuze_type | programmable fuze with non-contact muzzle velocity sensor | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| fuze_type | contact and proximity (detonation time set by laser beam) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| gun_model | 2A42 | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| horizontal_guidance_angle | ±150 ° | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| horizontal_guidance_angles | ±150° | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| integration | Ability to receive target designation from other command elements of the regional air defense system | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| integration | Capable of receiving target designation from other command elements of the regional air defense system | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| miss_correction | FCS algorithms correct firing settings based on projectile muzzle velocity and miss distance after a miss | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| modules | 4 modules, command post, detection system | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| munition_type | projectiles with remotely set fuzes | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| operator | Russian Armed Forces | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| priority_reassignment | if a module has already locked onto a UAV, the system assesses target priority and, if necessary, switches the lock to another target | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| purpose | protection of fixed sites against UAVs | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| rate_of_fire | 2–5 rounds per air target kill | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| rate_of_fire | ~3 rounds per drone | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| role | anti-aircraft artillery system for countering low-flying UAVs | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| role | Russian Armed Forces analogue of "Adunok" | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| target_detection | UAV detection in the "far detection zone" and "detection zone" by radar | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| target_distribution | air targets are distributed among controlled modules; priority goes to the module with the shortest target arrival time | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| target_distribution | autonomous operation of combat modules with target distribution and priority queuing | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| target_engagement_method | target detection | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| target_engagement_method | determination of coordinates and speed in the unified coordinate system (UCS) | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| target_engagement_method | target verification | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| target_engagement_method | determination of time to engagement zone for all RCWS | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| target_engagement_method minimum | transfer of tracking command to the RCWS with the shortest arrival time | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| target_engagement_method | target engagement | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| target_engagement_method | on a miss — correction and re-engagement | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| target_type | UAV | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| vertical_guidance_angle | -10…+60 ° | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| vertical_guidance_angles | −10 … +60° | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Autonomy and connectivity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | Autonomous in task (human-out-of-the-loop) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Onboard AI | Automatic target recognition/selection | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Onboard AI | Automatic target tracking | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Networking | Networked (data exchange) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Control link | Wired (copper) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×2 | @RussianArms, @mil_hub |
| 2A42 | ×2 | @uav_tech, @VictoryDrones |
| A190 | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| 30 mm cannon with airburst projectiles | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| Automated air defense control system | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| programmable shrapnel projectiles | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| electro-optical systems (EOS) | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| DUM-N | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| thermal imagers | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| BM-30-D "Spitsa" | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| 30 mm programmable shrapnel projectile | ×1 | @mil_hub |
Maturity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | TRL 3 | ×1 | @mil_hub |
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