Starstreak HVM
Overview
Starstreak HVM
Stormer armored vehicle with octuple launcher for Starstreak surface to air missile.
Source: UK MOD -
© Open Government License
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Self-propelled SAM system
Entered service
1997 or 1998
Status
In service
Development
1990’s
Developer
United Kingdom
Production
1995 - ?
Producer
United Kingdom
-
Alvis Vickers (chassis)
United Kingdom - Short Brothers / Thales Air Defense (missiles)
United Kingdom - Short Brothers / Thales Air Defense (missiles)
Number produced
135 launch vehicles
Designations
Stormer HVM
SP-HVM
SP-HVM
Notable users
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Ukraine
Details
Facts
Starstreak HVM
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Self-propelled SAM system
Crew
3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Dimensions
Weight
13.5 t
Length
5.6 m
Width
2.8 m
Height
3.4 m
Main armament
Type
Starstreak missile
Mount
Unmanned turret
Ammunition
16 missiles, 8 ready to fire
Traverse
360°, powered
Range
1.5 km minimum
5.5 to 7 km maximum
Altitude
Up to 5 km
Fire control
Sensor
Optronic
Detection range
18 km versus aircraft
8 km versus helicopters
Engagement time
5 seconds between detection and launch
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Suspension
Torsion bar
Tread
1.89 m
Track width
0.41 m
Track on ground
3.11 m
Ground pressure
0.49 kg/cm²
Automotive
Engine model
Perkins T6.3544
Engine type
6-liter air-cooled 6-cylinder diesel
Power output
250 hp
Transmission
David Brown T300
7 forward, 7 reverse
Fuel
405 L
Mobility
Speed
80 km/h
Range
600 km on road
Power to weight ratio
18.5 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.4 m
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
2 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
1.1 m
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum
Protection level
Rated against small arms fire and shell splinters
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 smoke grenade dischargers
Media
Starstreak HVM
British army Starstreak HVM self-propelled SAM system launching a Starstreak missile.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
Starstreak HVM
British army Starstreak HVM self-propelled SAM system in the field.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
Starstreak HVM
British army Starstreak HVM self-propelled SAM system in the field.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
Starstreak HVM
Rear view of Starstreak HVM launch vehicle on public display.
Source: Simon
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
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