Ukraine gets MIM-104F Patriot systems and PAC-3 CRI interceptors - they have destroyed 100% of the Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and at least one Iskander ballistic missile
Ukraine received MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems several weeks ago. It is now known which air defence systems and interceptors were handed over by the partners.
Here's What We Know
The Ukrainian Air Force received the MIM-104F Patriot systems. Previously, we knew that the complex uses the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) missile interceptor. Judging by the photo of one of the anti-missile fragments, Ukraine received the PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI).
Another fragment of the PAC-3 CRI (Cost Reduction Initiative) interceptor missile from the American-made Ukrainian MIM-104F Patriot PAC-3 air defense system on the streets of Kyiv.
- Clash Report (@clashreport) May 16, 2023
Sections of gas-dynamic rudders. pic.twitter.com/Pw61Xpjgwy
CRI is not the newest (previous) version of the missile interceptor. The most advanced version of the PAC-3 is the Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), which may soon enter service with the German army.
Although Ukraine uses a relatively old missile interceptor, the CRI has already demonstrated effectiveness. The Air Force, thanks to the MIM-104F Patriot, has destroyed 7 out of 7 hypersonic Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles and at least one Iskander ballistic missile.
Source: @clashreport
